Thecla Epie
Bettendorf,IA
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, treasury operations, audit readiness, and month-end close across multinational, healthcare, and financial services environments. Strong background in GAAP, internal controls, financial analysis, and ERP systems including SAP, NetSuite, and Sage. Skilled at improving reporting accuracy, strengthening controls, and optimizing accounting workflows through automation and process improvement. Currently pursuing CPA certification.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant / Financial Operations Analyst
Ausdal Financial Partners
Bettendorf, IA
11.2024 - Current
- Perform reconciliations and financial analysis across advisory and commission-based revenue streams for 205+ advisors and 90,000 client accounts.
- Support month-end close through journal entries, accruals, variance analysis, and reporting schedules.
- Analyze advisory fees, commission payouts, and AUM trends across Charles Schwab, Pershing, and Axos platforms.
- Developed reporting dashboards and identified $75K in revenue discrepancies through reconciliation analysis.
Accounting Specialist
Genesis Health System
Davenport, IA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported accounting operations through reconciliations, accrual preparation, and financial documentation review.
- Assisted with month-end close activities including account analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support.
- Audited employee expense reports and maintained compliance with HIPAA, SOX, and internal control requirements.
Treasury & Financial Accounting Analyst
SLB (Schlumberger)
Douala, Cameroon
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported treasury and accounting operations through cash flow analysis, foreign currency management, and financial reporting support.
- Performed multi-entity bank reconciliations supporting consolidated balance sheet reporting.
- Supported month-end close, intercompany settlements, and ERP migration initiatives improving reporting reliability.
Financial Controls & Accounting Analyst
Diageo
Douala, Cameroon
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Supported accounting and financial control operations within a multinational FMCG environment using SAP.
- Led GR/IR reconciliation activities improving balance sheet integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Supported accrual validation, reconciliations, reporting reviews, and SOX-aligned internal control compliance.
Accountant / Project Financial Analyst
Rig Repairs International
Douala & Limbe, Cameroon
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed project accounting, reconciliations, invoicing, cost allocation, and financial reporting for 8–12 concurrent projects.
- Supported month-end close through journal entries, bank reconciliations, depreciation schedules, and account analysis.
- Led treasury coordination and cash flow forecasting activities supporting project portfolios exceeding $2M annually.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and supported VAT, withholding tax, and corporate tax reporting.
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Douala, Cameroon
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Supported audit engagements through substantive testing, reconciliations, analytical reviews, and audit documentation.
- Evaluated internal controls and prepared audit workpapers across payroll, expenses, cash, and account balances.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
University of Buea
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting & Finance
University of Buea
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Month-End Close & Reconciliations
- Journal Entries & Accruals
- Treasury & Cash Flow Analysis
- Internal Controls & Audit Support
- ERP Systems (SAP, NetSuite, Sage)
- Process Improvement & Automation
Websites
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – In Progress
Timeline
Staff Accountant / Financial Operations Analyst
Ausdal Financial Partners
11.2024 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Genesis Health System
05.2024 - 08.2024
Treasury & Financial Accounting Analyst
SLB (Schlumberger)
04.2023 - 01.2024
Financial Controls & Accounting Analyst
Diageo
11.2021 - 10.2022
Accountant / Project Financial Analyst
Rig Repairs International
08.2019 - 11.2021
Audit Intern
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
02.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Accounting & Finance
University of Buea
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
University of Buea