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Omar Mere

Omar Mere

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience at CohnReznick, specializing in regulatory compliance and financial analysis. Proven ability to design compliance frameworks and utilize SQL for data insights, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong communicator and strategic planner, adept at driving program success and supporting business development initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Government Audit Associate II

CohnReznick
Austin, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Consult local and state government entities under a contract with the Office of the Governor of Texas, ensuring compliance with Texas and federal regulations to secure ARPA funding via the Public Assistance program.
  • Reviewed over $650 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) projects, ensuring proper fund utilization and adherence to Uniform Guidelines and state regulations.
  • Designed and implemented robust compliance frameworks for the Office of the Governor, aligning with U.S. Department of the Treasury policies for SLFRF federal fund management.
  • Provided expert guidance on ARPA/SLFRF regulations, clarifying complex compliance requirements to support program success for the Office of the Governor.
  • Utilized Power BI to import, analyze, and visualize monthly expenditure reports, identifying significant variances in awarded amounts to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Streamlined data sharing by uploading analytical outputs to SharePoint, enabling stakeholders to access insights for review and planning.
  • Supported business development by researching and contributing to proposals, securing new projects and clients to expand service offerings.

Business Analyst

National Grid
Syracuse, NY
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Updated monthly gas and electric rates based on pricing statements, ensuring accurate and timely billing for thousands of customers across Upstate and Downstate New York.
  • Executed critical operational tasks, including rate reclassification and daily bill verifications, enhancing billing accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Utilized SQL and Microsoft Access to extract and manage large datasets, streamlining data retrieval processes for the pricing and billing department.
  • Developed and optimized SQL queries to compile actionable data insights, supporting efficient pricing strategies and billing operations.
  • Implemented daily controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and internal audit requirements, maintaining robust financial oversight and minimizing risk.
  • Spearheaded a 10-week analytical project analyzing customer heating usage, comparing estimated versus actual consumption percentages, resulting in improved billing accuracy and informed operational adjustments.

Accounting Control Intern

Pepsico
Purchase, NY
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Presented my findings and suggestions from a summer long analysis to a corporate accounting controller.
  • Executed testing Sox controls related to periodic and quarterly schedules.
  • Worked on a group “shark tank” project with other interns to brainstorm new ideas for the company to exploit in the market.
  • Attended weekly meetings with managers and participated in their discussion.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Syracuse, NY
05.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • R studio
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Access
  • Financial analysis
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data visualization
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Team collaboration
  • GAAP compliance

Affiliations

  • Beta Alpha Psi: Member
  • Engaged in bi-weekly professional development meetings, networking with leading accounting and finance firms to gain insights into industry trends and career pathways.
  • Served as an accounting tutor, mentoring students to address learning challenges, strengthen conceptual understanding, and enhance exam preparation through targeted instructional techniques.
  • Contributed to a collaborative environment, fostering peer development and promoting academic excellence within the accounting and finance community.

Timeline

Government Audit Associate II

CohnReznick
06.2023 - Current

Business Analyst

National Grid
05.2022 - 06.2023

Accounting Control Intern

Pepsico
06.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

Syracuse University Martin J. Whitman School of Management

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