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Ebude Thecla Epie

Bettendorf,IA

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Fees & Advisory AnalystAccounts Payable SpecialistTreasury & Accounts Payable AnalystFinance Operations AssociateFinance & Operations Coordinator → Finance Lead

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Bettendorf, IADavenport, IA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

60000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hours401k matchCompany CulturePaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Summary

Analytical and results-driven Finance and Operations Professional with progressive experience in multinational organizations spanning oil & gas, FMCG, healthcare, and investment advisory sectors. Demonstrated success in managing end-to-end accounting, treasury, billing, and financial reporting processes while driving efficiency and compliance. Adept at leveraging data to inform decisions, streamline operations, and deliver measurable financial outcomes.

Overview

1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fees & Advisory Analyst

Ausdal Financial Partners
11.2024 - Current
  • Manage end-to-end advisory billing including fee calculation, client billing, and payout reconciliation across major custodians (Schwab, Pershing, Axos).
  • Perform AP/AR-style accounting by allocating firm revenue vs. advisor revenue, deducting broker-dealer payout, and calculating net advisor payouts.
  • Journal advisor payables and apply offsets for advisor obligations such as platform and technology fees.
  • Reconcile advisory and commission statements, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate fee deductions across 100+ advisors.
  • Analyze advisor profitability, AUM trends, revenue streams, and fee structures to support strategic insights.
  • Maintain data accuracy across Orion, Excel models, custodial data, and internal payout systems.
  • Strengthen audit readiness through documentation, transaction trails, and reconciliation logs.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Improved billing turnaround time by 20% through automation and standardized reporting.
  • Identified and recovered $75K in fees through variance analysis.
  • Enhanced financial reporting visibility across 3 major custodians.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Genesis Health System
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Processed 500+ vendor invoices weekly in NetSuite, ensuring timely and accurate payments to critical vendors and service providers.
  • Audited employee expense reports and credit card transactions for compliance with internal policies.
  • Collaborated with Procurement and Treasury teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate payables records.
  • Assisted in month-end close by reconciling vendor statements, preparing accruals, and supporting financial reporting.
  • Maintained HIPAA and SOX compliance in all documentation and payment approvals.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Processed over 25,000 invoices annually with
  • Supported $50M+ in vendor payments and reduced invoice backlog by 30%.

Treasury & Accounts Payable Analyst

SLB (Schlumberger)
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Executed $10M+ monthly vendor and treasury payments via SAP, ensuring adherence to corporate controls and FX regulations.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting and bank reconciliation across multiple currencies and subsidiaries.
  • Collaborated with tax, procurement, and financial control teams to ensure payment accuracy and compliance.
  • Processed employee reimbursements and maintained accurate AP ledgers for audits.
  • Assisted in producing treasury and variance analysis reports for management review.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced payment delays by 20% through workflow optimization.
  • Supported transition to a centralized payment system cutting transaction times by 30%.

Finance Operations Associate

Diageo Guinness
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supported month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations across multiple entities and cost centers.
  • Assisted in preparation of P&L variance and cost reports for management and regional finance teams.
  • Partnered with business units to track marketing and operational spend, ensuring cost efficiency.
  • Maintained compliance with IFRS and SOX standards and supported internal control audits.
  • Contributed to finance digitization and process improvement initiatives.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Reduced month-end close time by 2 days.
  • Identified $50K+ in cost savings through detailed variance analysis.

Finance & Operations Coordinator → Finance Lead

Rig Repairs International
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw end-to-end financial operations for 10+ onshore and offshore rig projects, averaging $1M+ per contract.
  • Managed project budgets, cost allocation, invoicing, and collections, improving cash recovery and payment compliance.
  • Conducted financial and operational analyses to inform client pricing, procurement, and profitability decisions.
  • Supervised payroll, vendor payments, and treasury functions, including FX and expatriate disbursements.
  • Collaborated with business development to evaluate bids, prepare client proposals, and maintain project profitability.
  • Presented financial reports and performance summaries to management and shareholders.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Increased client invoice collection rate by 25% through improved billing systems.
  • Cut procurement costs by 15% through vendor negotiations and local sourcing.
  • Delivered financial oversight for projects exceeding $10M in cumulative value.

Education

Master's - Business administration - Management

University of Buea

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

University of Buea

Skills

  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, Macros)
  • Orion Advisor
  • QuickBooks
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Fees & Advisory Analyst

Ausdal Financial Partners
11.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

Genesis Health System
01.2023 - 01.2024

Treasury & Accounts Payable Analyst

SLB (Schlumberger)
01.2023 - 01.2024

Finance Operations Associate

Diageo Guinness
01.2021 - 10.2022

Finance & Operations Coordinator → Finance Lead

Rig Repairs International
01.2019 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance

University of Buea

Master's - Business administration - Management

University of Buea

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