Resume

My objective is to ensure sustainable wealth maximization of an organization by applying professional and academic expertise of Finance, Accounting, and leadership.

Md Abdullahel kafi

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Science in Information Technology Management
  Oakland University, Rochester, MI. April 2023

• Master of Accounting
  Creighton University, Omaha, NE, May 2017

• Master of Business Administration
  Major: Accounting, Minor: Finance
  Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, April 2005

• Bachelor of Business Administration
  Major: Accounting, Minor: Finance
  Rajshahi University, Bangladesh, January 2003

Certifications

• Ethical Hacking and Information Security
  Certification Course Completed
  StackSkills (Online Learning Platform), January 2018 - June 2019

• Business Analyst and SDLC Training
  Completed
  Redus Tek Services, New Jersey, USA, September 2017 - January 2018

Accounting & Information Security Professional

Professional Expertise

Accounting & Finance Proficiency

• Skilled in preparing financial statements, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Proficient in cost and management accounting techniques, including variance analysis, activity-based costing, and budget forecasting.

• Strong knowledge of financial ratios, capital budgeting, and risk management principles.

Modern Accounting Technologies

• Experienced in using AI and data analytics for predictive financial modeling.

• Proficient with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI to drive insightful financial analysis.

ERP & Accounting Software Expertise

• Skilled in ERP solutions including SAP, Oracle NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics.

• Expert in accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Acumatica Cloud ERP.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Proficient in upholding accounting standards and principles, ensuring all financial operations adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices.

Accounting & Business Skills

Information Security Skills

Cybersecurity Vigilance

• Expert in deploying comprehensive security frameworks and using tools like Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, and Nessus to identify vulnerabilities and fortify defenses.

Data Processing Acumen

• Proficient in R programming, SQL, Python, MS Excel, Tableau, and Power BI for advanced data analysis, visualization, and processing, facilitating insights that support data-driven decision-making.

Threat Mitigation

• Skilled in designing end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, focusing on access control management and business continuity planning to ensure consistent protection across all technology layers.

Integrated IT Expertise

• Proficient in configuring and managing modern IT infrastructures using platforms like AWS, Docker, and Jenkins to streamline deployment processes and enable automation.

IoT Mastery

• Experienced in implementing and securing interconnected IoT devices, ensuring seamless integration within network ecosystems while maintaining robust data integrity.

Network Management

• Demonstrated ability in deploying, monitoring, and optimizing wired and wireless networks using Cisco switches and routers, as well as TamoSoft tools; proficient in virtualization with VirtualBox for efficient network management.

Web Development and Design Prowess

• Skilled in responsive website design using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, WordPress, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Photoshop, with a focus on transforming client visions into user-friendly digital experiences.

Professional Expertise

Professional Experience and Accomplishments

Financial Planning & Analyst

Global Business Consulting Services – Warren, MI, September 2021 – April 2023

• Managed daily accounting operations, introducing efficiencies that improved financial data integrity by 20% and reduced discrepancies by 15%.

• Championed tailored financial and management accounting practices across trading, manufacturing, and automotive sectors, achieving a 10% boost in fiscal performance and a 15% rise in overall profitability.

• Developed advanced financial models using Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau, enhancing forecast accuracy by 15% and strengthening stakeholder engagement.

• Integrated QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, and SAGE, increasing accounting efficiency by 20% and ensuring impeccable data integrity.

• Maintained journals, ledgers, and financial statement preparations compliant with GAAP, reaching a 100% compliance rate.

• Implemented JIT inventory practices and leveraged the EOQ model, reducing warehousing costs by 12% and inventory holding costs by 10%.

• Applied standard costing, activity-based costing, and variance analyses in manufacturing, achieving 12% cost savings and a 15% reduction in production overheads.

• Led strategic financial initiatives in the automotive sector, optimizing profit margins by 9% through break-even analysis for new models.

• Conducted tariff and trade analyses for trading operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and reducing transportation overheads by 7%.

Business Analyst

Redus Tek Services – New Jersey, USA, 2017 – 2021

• Reconciled general ledgers to ensure high-quality financial records and integrity.

• Conducted cost accounting, identifying areas for savings and maximizing resource efficiency.

• Enhanced budgeting processes through advanced management accounting techniques, achieving greater accuracy in performance evaluations.

• Introduced advanced financial tools, attaining a 100% accuracy rate in financial calculations.

• Directed comprehensive financial analyses, providing data-driven insights that influenced company-wide strategies.

• Performed budget variance analysis to identify and resolve discrepancies, bolstering budgetary control and oversight.

• Applied EOQ computations, optimizing inventory and reducing holding costs.

• Collaborated with teams to ensure a 100% compliance rate in revenue recognition, adhering to current accounting standards.

• Conducted period-end closings with 100% accuracy, reinforcing the credibility of financial statements.

• Utilized Microsoft Excel for key financial computations, supporting strategic investment decisions for optimal returns.

• Transformed complex metrics into insights, improving stakeholder understanding and collaboration by 35%.

• Maintained GAAP adherence, reducing audit risk by 30%, enhancing financial credibility.

• Transitioned financial reporting to IFRS, increasing international stakeholder confidence by 25%.

• Complied with FASB guidelines, minimizing financial adjustments by 20%, positioning the company as a compliance leader.

• Established and monitored internal controls, reducing financial discrepancies by 40% and ensuring data accuracy.

Account Manager

Creighton University – Omaha, NE, USA, 2015 – 2017

• Oversaw journal management and financial record-keeping, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.

• Coordinated payroll processes in collaboration with a supervisor, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.

• Managed accounts receivable, tracking incoming funds and ensuring timely collections to support financial stability.

• Directed accounts payable operations, maintaining strong supplier relationships by ensuring punctual vendor payments.

• Prepared and presented financial statements, providing actionable insights into the university’s financial standing.

• Proficiently used QuickBooks for diverse accounting tasks, increasing efficiency and accuracy.

• Employed Microsoft Excel for complex financial computations, enhancing data analysis and informed decision-making.

• Supervised a team of 5, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment aligned with the university’s financial goals.

• Implemented robust internal controls and audit processes, achieving a 40% reduction in financial discrepancies and ensuring data accuracy.

Accounting Controller, Finance & Logistics

Corporate Office of Akij Group – Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2010 – 2015

• Prepared and presented financial statements, achieving 100% compliance with GAAP, FASB, and IFRS for board reporting.

• Led cost accounting initiatives, improving overhead allocation accuracy by 15% across products and departments.

• Directed the annual budgeting process with department heads, increasing accuracy by 10% through advanced forecasting.

• Conducted monthly variance analyses, addressing an average 12% deviation between budgeted and actual figures.

• Developed and monitored key financial metrics, enhancing alignment with strategic goals by 20%.

• Managed cash flow, maintaining a 95% liquidity ratio to meet operational needs and optimize investments.

• Established rigorous internal controls, decreasing financial discrepancies by 30% and strengthening financial integrity.

• Collaborated on tax planning strategies, reducing annual tax liabilities by 10% while ensuring compliance.

• Used cost data to perform cost-volume-profit analyses, refining product pricing strategies by 5%.

• Optimized capital structure, achieving a balanced 50:50 debt-to-equity ratio and building strong financial institution relations.

• Led a team of 50 accounting professionals, enhancing team efficiency by 15% and fostering professional growth.

• Played a key role in strategic financial planning, using analytics to project a 15% annual growth rate.

• Coordinated with external auditors, achieving a flawless compliance rate in annual audits with zero discrepancies.

• Communicated financial insights to stakeholders, increasing transparency and boosting stakeholder confidence by 20%.

Accounting Controller

Runner Motors Ltd – Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2005 – 2010

• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a 95% accuracy rate, adhering to industry-specific standards.

• Managed basic cost accounting, tracking material and labor costs, and improving cost allocation accuracy by 10%.

• Participated in budgeting with department heads, reducing budget discrepancies by 5% through regular monitoring.

• Supported variance analysis, identifying an average 8% deviation between projected and actual costs quarterly.

• Monitored key financial metrics for the automotive sector, contributing to data-driven decision-making.

• Coordinated with procurement to maintain a 98% on-time payment rate to auto parts suppliers.

• Assisted in implementing internal controls for manufacturing, reducing inventory discrepancies by 12%.

• Collaborated with the finance team on tax matters, achieving 100% timely tax document submissions.

• Conducted cost-volume-profit analyses for new products, influencing pricing by 5%.

• Supported senior management in capital structure review, optimizing financing for new production lines.

• Contributed to training junior accounting staff, promoting continuous learning and a 20% improvement in team efficiency.

• Supported strategic financial planning, using analytics to assess financial impacts of new product launches.

• Coordinated with external auditors, reducing audit completion time by 15% through efficient documentation management.

• Regularly communicated financial updates to superiors, enhancing transparency and aligning with financial objectives.