OLIVIER LOUA
Woods Cross,UT
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting
American Express
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinating and managing general accounting function, accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and resultant financial statements.
- Drive the financial accounting close activities across the Bank entity ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reporting by preparing and approving journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and monthly variance analysis.
- Leading a team of accounting professionals supporting the annual financial statement and disclosure preparation process.
- Evaluating Controls and Identifying and implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance with SOX 404 and FDCIA Internal Control requirements.
Financial Analyst - Asset Backed Securitization (ABS)
American Express
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Process of monthly accounting activities, Distribution and Model updates.
- Performing cash settlements activities related to intercompany movements, debt issuances and maturities.
- Additionally, assisting Capital Market team in supporting and structuring new issuances.
- Supporting ABS Financial Statements footnote preparation and presenting the monthly ABS Presentation to Senior leadership.
Accounting Analyst
American Express
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of the Flash reports and talking points that are presented to the CFO
- Completion of Bank journal entries, Reconciliations and Month-end close activities
- Performed variance Analysis and Analytical procedures for assigned GL Accounts, additionally to assisting in summarizing intercompany transactions and preparation of settlements.
Accountant
Kenworth Sales
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Issued monthly financial reports i.e. Income statement, Balance sheet, Cash Flow.
- Prepared forecast reports for the CFO and other managers.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation
Credit Analyst/ Loan Specialist
Zions Bank
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews
- Assisted the Portfolio officer in monitoring for quarterly and annual reviews.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTMBA -
Louisiana State University
05.2024
Skills
- Month-end Process
- Data Analysis
- Spreadsheet Controls
- Operation Management
- Bank Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Treasury
- Intercompany Activities Reporting
- Financial Model
- General Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Management
Timeline
Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting
American Express
01.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst - Asset Backed Securitization (ABS)
American Express
05.2021 - 01.2022
Accounting Analyst
American Express
08.2019 - 05.2021
Accountant
Kenworth Sales
06.2017 - 08.2019
Credit Analyst/ Loan Specialist
Zions Bank
07.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Utah
MBA -
Louisiana State University
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