Oleksandr Sereda
West Hills
Summary
Accomplished Chief Accountant with a proven track record, enhancing financial processes and compliance. Expert in financial reporting, coupled with exceptional organizational skills. Spearheaded accounting system improvements, significantly boosting operational efficiency. Demonstrates professionalism and a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and strategic financial decision-making.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
LED Vegetable Grow Lights Manufacturing Company
06.2017 - 09.2024
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Served as a strategic business partner to senior leadership by providing valuable financial insights, recommendations for improvement and accurate financial information necessary for decision-making processes.
- Safeguarded company's financial health by implementing robust internal controls and risk mitigation measures across various departments.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Chief Accountant
Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company
06.2008 - 05.2017
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Chief Accountant
Securities Trader, LLC
04.2003 - 05.2008
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Played an instrumental role during corporate restructuring periods; assisting in the identification, evaluation and execution of cost optimization measures that directly impacted company''s bottom line.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings, and related schedules.
- Completed monthly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Bookkeeper
Financial Company "Naftogaz"
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
Education
Specialist of Economics - Accounting And Audit
Kyiv National University of Economics
Kyiv, UkraineSkills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial transactions
- Audit support
- Financial reporting
- Financial recordkeeping
- Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft office
- Full-cycle accounting
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Professionalism
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief Accountant
LED Vegetable Grow Lights Manufacturing Company
06.2017 - 09.2024
Chief Accountant
Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company
06.2008 - 05.2017
Chief Accountant
Securities Trader, LLC
04.2003 - 05.2008
Bookkeeper
Financial Company "Naftogaz"
01.2000 - 03.2003
Specialist of Economics - Accounting And Audit
Kyiv National University of Economics
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