MASSAN D. EKLOU-ADEGNOH
Summerfield,NC
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accountant with over 8 years of extensive experience in the accounting field, specializing in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and intercompany reconciliations. Proven ability to ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards while maintaining high accuracy. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to mentoring junior staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment. Adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive process improvements and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
Overview
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24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
01.2025 - Current
- Oversee all accounting operations of three legal entities to include monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
- Lead internal audits and accounts reconciliations, identifying and reducing accounting discrepancies by 20% and enhancing financial accuracy.
- Train and supervise a team of junior accountants, fostering a collaborative and high performing work environment to meet departmental goals.
- Coordinate tax filings and liaise with external auditors to ensure regulatory compliance
Corporate Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed 20 + operating leases for all stores for 3 legal entities in accordance with GAAP, IFRS and ASC842
- Performed, researched and prepared Sales and Use Tax on new tax legislation and new stores opening (Multi state sales and use tax, property, franchise and business tax).
Accountant
CENTRIC BRANDS LLC
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Perform and maintain monthly and quarterly royalty accrual for over 35 companies.
- Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly royalty accruals and ensuring accuracy in royalty expense.
- Creates and process monthly journal entries to financial systems.
- Perform General Ledger accounts analysis.
- Prepare and submit quarterly royalty statements and ensure the correct payments are sent out on a timely basis and booked properly.
- Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies.
- Provided audit assistance to internal and external auditors in their performance of annual financial statement audits.
Internal Control-Staff Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Audit accounting and financial Data of the company for accuracy and compliance with government guidelines and laws.
- Successfully Research identified issues and make recommendation to CFO that improve policies and procedures.
- Work with Internal Audit and client management and staff to identify feasible resolutions to control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide audit assistance to external auditors in their performance of other annual financial statement audits.
Staff Accountant
DECCA FURNITURE, INC.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepared month-end financial statements and submitted to the presidents of various entities.
- Supported the president of each entity and provided them with management information to monitor expenses, income, and cash flow.
- Prepared, reviewed, and paid multi-state sales tax.
- Reviewed accounting clerks work for accuracy.
- Worked closely with auditors to prepare accurate yearly audit reports for all entities.
Assistant Controller
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Assisted the Director of Finance to prepare financial results for the region and ownership, delivered financial guidance to the hotel, and managed the hotel control environment.
- Provided excellent leadership by assigning team members and other department managers clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
- Facilitated critic meetings to review information with management team
- Completed various projects to provide cost savings, drive revenue, and managed inventory effectively.
- Led internal audit process to build and maintain strong controls around key risk areas. Prepared and led owners, tax, and regional audits.
Staff Accountant
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Performed bi-weekly payroll processing and prepared weekly payroll audit
- Led implementation of credit cards processing for new Food and Beverages outlets
- Performed daily revenue audit, credit card and cash accounts reconciliations.
Staff Accountant
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Performed daily audit of revenue to ensure accuracy and prepared journal entries to correct any errors.
- Performed daily and month-end reconciliation for sales tax, gift certificate, Marriott rewards, gratuities, and credit cards accounts.
- Performed other assignments as requested by the Director of Finance
Education
Master of Science (MS) - accounting
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGMENT
01-2016
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting and Finance Management
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
01-2011
Skills
- General ledger oversight
- Financial analysis
- Financial reconciliations
- GAAP adherence
- Timely month-end closing process
- Experience with accounting software
- Financial controls
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
01.2025 - Current
Corporate Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
08.2024 - 01.2025
Accountant
CENTRIC BRANDS LLC
09.2021 - 08.2024
Internal Control-Staff Accountant
NATUZZI AMERICAS, INC.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Accountant
DECCA FURNITURE, INC.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Controller
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
Staff Accountant
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
Staff Accountant
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
01.2003 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting and Finance Management
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science (MS) - accounting
KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGMENT