Process Expert resume example with 10+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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Summary
May 15, 2018
Quennie Co
Shell Oil Products Company LLC
RE: Finance Advisor 77799BR
Dear Quennie,
I am interested in the Finance Advisor role available in the Downstream Finance organization. I believe I possess
the necessary skills and experience you are seeking and would make a valuable addition to your organization.
I have 20 years of energy Accounting and Finance experience, having spent the majority in Trading organizations,
including the last 13 years in Shell Trading. I bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the flexibility to
collaborate with multiple groups in the organization to achieve results.
I am excited about the role because of the opportunity to learn about Lubricants Supply Chain and develop an
understanding of the business drivers in the commercial decision-making process and to be able to contribute to
the delivery of a business specific agenda.
I have included my resume for Sincerely,
Jessica Claire To become a Finance Advisor in the Downstream Finance organization where I can apply my finance and
accounting background, strong analytical skills and ability to effectively collaborate with other groups to contribute
to a specific business agenda.
Skills
Performance Excel
Collaboration Word
Authenticity MS Access
Strong analytical skills PowerPoint
Diligent in resolving issues SAP
Strong knowledge of overall financial concepts
Accounting, Shipping
Accountant, Supervisor
Accounts Payable, Tax
Accounts Receivable, Trainer
Go-live, Upgrade
Streamline, Valuation
Ad
Analytical skills
Balance Sheet
Strong interpersonal skills
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Documentation
Estimating
Finance
Financial
Financial Analyst
Financial Statements
Inventory control
Inventory
Access
MS Access
Excel
PowerPoint
Word
Migration
MSI
Performance reviews
Policies
Processes
Project Management
Receiving
Reporting
SAP
Education and Training
, Expected in 2015 ā āExcel, Access and PowerPoint classes: - GPA:
, Expected in 2015 ā āGrow Business Value: - GPA:
, Expected in 2014 ā āCollaborate at: - GPA:
, Expected in 2014 ā āCertified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA): - GPA:- Lead Authentically
, Expected in 2013 ā āLeaders of Teams Program: - GPA:- Deliver Performance
, Expected in 2009 ā āWomen's Career Development: - GPA:
, Expected in 2008 ā ā: - GPA:
, Expected in 2008 ā āProject Management by the Numbers: - GPA:
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TXExpected in 1996 ā āBBA:Accounting - GPA:
Experience
Novartis Ag - Process Expert Los Angeles, CA, 12/2016 - 09/2018
Continuously supported other groups to share business knowledge and bridge gaps between different areas such as Commercial, Operations Support, Finance Operations and IT to resolve issues and improve processes.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data, diagnose potential issues and provide solutions when system issues occur and adjustments are needed to report amounts correctly in the Financial Statements.
Managed Financial Close process for STUSCO (Domestic and International) and STC (Canadian) Crude, participated on the change control board for Blueprint enhancements, and monitored and supported system changes to ensure proper accounting treatment for new business and standardization between STUSCO and STC.
Selected Highlights:.
Diagnosed issue with the inventory valuation in Endur when Canadian crude business was implemented into the same system as U.S.
Crude and worked with IT Support to implement solution and resolve issue.
Trained and successfully migrated tasks to FO Chennai STUSCO Crude Analysts' and Supervisor.
Facilitated communication between auditors and other groups when additional support was needed as well as helped them understand the processes and controls which we perform.
Maintained SOX compliance for STUSCO Crude inventory, analyzed changes and calculated adjustments as needed based on information from Operations to ensure amounts were reported correctly.
Maintained SOX compliance in preparation and distribution of the netting and associate disclosures and estimate versus actual reporting to ensure amounts were presented correctly for proper external reporting.
While maintaining responsibilities under Senior Financial Analyst, became first-time supervisor of two direct
reports and completed the Leader of Teams program.
Supported Blueprint upgrade and continued stabilization of
the system, receiving SRA's for work on the project.
Coordinated netting project for STUSCO working with various
groups and proposed ways of streamlining the process to ensure Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable were
presented correctly in the Financial Statements.
Coordinated migration of tasks for Project Lily to ensure
successful migration.
Selected Highlights:.
Conducted and provided constructive feedback during performance reviews.
Utilized strong interpersonal skills to encourage learning and development of staff, including delegation of tasks to
direct reports.
Developed and maintained relationships with Commercial, Operations and Finance Operations to facilitate
streamlining of processes and communication of system changes to other groups.
Developed process for estimate versus actual analysis and IFRS 7 netting disclosure post-Blueprint
implementation.
Reduced time spent on estimate versus actual analysis and in Financial Statement errors reported through
coordinated effort with Commercial and Operations to ensure data was updated in Endur correctly and/or
information was provided from the groups when manual intervention was required.
Gained broader understanding of end to end processes for SOPUS MSI through participation in a Causal Learning
workshop as well as importance of communication, authority and accountability when there are multiple hand-offs
in the end to end process.
Maintained SOX compliance in preparation and distribution of the netting disclosure and estimate versus actual
reporting to ensure amounts were presented correctly for proper external reporting.
Managed Financial Close process for STUSCO and STC Crude, as well as participated in the TSAP and Blueprint
implementations.
Received SRA's for efforts on both system implementations.
Post go-live, partnered with related
support group to develop and implement system enhancements and reports.
Also, responsible for preparation and
distribution of internal and external reporting requests including variance analysis as well as being the focal point
for audit requests.
Selected highlights:.
Ensured that standard accounting principles & policies are adhered to.
Collaborated with multiple teams to design and implement improvements including the addition of new Endur
fields to streamline the Ad Valorem tax reporting process and netting counterparty identification as well as the
re-design of the LCM and Negative Inventory calculations.
Ensured completeness of the financial close process by estimating income & Balance Sheet accounts through
coordinated effort between traders, schedulers and other accounting groups.
Maintained SOX compliance for the STUSCO crude inventory control, analyzed changes and calculated
adjustments as needed based on information from Operations.
Maintained SOX compliance in preparation and distribution of the associate disclosure to ensure amounts were
presented correctly for external reporting.
Shell Trading Services Company - Functional Lead City, STATE, 04/2008 - 05/2009
Participated in end-to-end migration process through coordination with Change Manager, Shipping Supervisor and
Crude Accounting Manager and completed migration documentation and delivered training to SBSC Chennai staff.
Increased knowledge of the various processes for the Domestic Shipping area as well as others by collaborating with
the other leads on the migration team.
Selected highlights:.
Effectively delivered training to SBSC Staff on an area, system and processes not known previously virtually and
face-to-face in Chennai, India.
Created on-line quizzes, final exams, and surveys used to assess staff readiness and identify any gaps in training
from both trainee and trainer perspective.
Identified, tracked and documented performance, identified any issues, and developed plan to address staff
challenges and escalation process.
Reviewed related risks and documented mitigation actions for business specific risks.
Identified lessons learned from end-to-end migration process.
Consulted with Change Manager, Shipping Supervisor and Crude Accounting Manager to manage stakeholder
expectations.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Sam Houston State University
Job Titles Held:
Process Expert
Crude Accounting Supervisor
Senior Financial Analyst
Functional Lead
Degrees
Excel, Access and PowerPoint classes
Grow Business Value
Collaborate at
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA)