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Silva Dama

Woodside,USA

Summary

Dynamic treasury operations manager with a strong background in cash flow forecasting and treasury management. Proficient in analytical software and financial data platforms, successfully leading teams to optimize liquidity and reduce borrowing costs by 20%.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Treasury Operations

Hess Corporation
New York, NY
03.2023 - 09.2025
  • Manage daily cash position, forecasting short-term and long-term cash needs, and optimizing cash flow.
  • Manage daily and weekly SOFR-based borrowing activities, optimizing short-term funding strategies and ensuring alignment with market benchmarks and internal liquidity needs.
  • Manage monthly term loan rollover processes, including interest calculation and contract booking, ensuring accuracy and compliance with loan agreements and accounting standards.
  • Directly manage the relationship with J.P. Morgan Chase, overseeing tenors, repayment notices, and loan rollovers to ensure seamless execution and compliance with contractual terms.
  • Manage monthly ZBA (Zero Balance Account) reporting, Unitholder Distribution processes, and cash pooling activities, ensuring accurate fund allocation and efficient liquidity management across entities.
  • Manage Shareholder Distribution Cash Operations, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of funds in alignment with corporate governance and financial reporting standards.
  • Provide support for FX desk; execute FX derivatives (spot, forwards) for daily, monthly and quarterly cash operations.
  • Supervise and mentor a team member, providing guidance on treasury operations tasks and ensuring high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and professional development.
  • Support ad hoc treasury projects and provide backup coverage across key treasury functions including the Funding Desk and Payments, ensuring continuity and operational resilience.

Senior Treasury Analyst

Hess Corporation
New York, NY
10.2014 - 03.2023
  • Managed funding desk and the daily cash positioning and funding operations, ensuring optimal liquidity across accounts and minimizing idle cash through strategic short-term investments.
  • Effectively managed daily cash flows and funding desk operations, contributing to improved forecasting accuracy and reduced borrowing costs by 20%.
  • Led reporting for diverse debt and credit facilities, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
  • Supervised and mentored a team member, providing guidance on treasury operations tasks and ensuring high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and professional development.

Treasury Analyst

Sony Corporation of America
New York, NY
08.2006 - 10.2013
  • Led global cash flow forecasting for 800+ affiliates with <15% variance to targets.
  • Executed FX transactions and hedging for global subsidiaries.
  • Developed internal finance news reports and streamlined cash and loan reconciliations.
  • Ensured Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and supported U.S. tax/accounting teams.
  • Enhanced treasury reporting for Sony Music Entertainment (60+ entities).

Treasury Analyst

Rheem Manufacturing
New York, NY
05.2003 - 08.2006
  • Managed daily cash operations; recommended intercompany funding strategies.
  • Oversaw lockbox and wire operations, improved internal control processes.
  • Prepared month-end reports and facilitated banking relationships.

Staff Accountant

Rheem Manufacturing
New York, NY
01.2000 - 05.2003
  • Managed A/P, A/R, G/L entries, and monthly reconciliations.

Education

B.S. - Accounting

Hunter College, CUNY
New York, NY
01.2005

A.A. - Accounting

Bramson ORT College, NY
New York, NY
01.1999

B.S. - Civil Engineering – Surveying

University of Tirana, Albania
Tirana,Albania
01.1993

Skills

  • Financial data platforms
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Data visualization tools
  • Client relationship management
  • Analytical software proficiency
  • Operations management
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Treasury management
  • FX transactions
  • Compliance reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Banking relationships
  • Strategic planning
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Candidate for the CTP Test Window, 2025-2026
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), 2005, Coursework completed
  • Certified – Chase Insight (JP Morgan Chase Bank), 2004
  • Attended AFP Conferences, Boston, San Diego

Accomplishments

  • Extending a hand
  • Collective Success during Challenging Quarter End
  • Above and Beyond Coverage

Timeline

Manager Treasury Operations

Hess Corporation
03.2023 - 09.2025

Senior Treasury Analyst

Hess Corporation
10.2014 - 03.2023

Treasury Analyst

Sony Corporation of America
08.2006 - 10.2013

Treasury Analyst

Rheem Manufacturing
05.2003 - 08.2006

Staff Accountant

Rheem Manufacturing
01.2000 - 05.2003

B.S. - Accounting

Hunter College, CUNY

A.A. - Accounting

Bramson ORT College, NY

B.S. - Civil Engineering – Surveying

University of Tirana, Albania

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