Posted by on July 21, 1997 at 23:11:44:
FERNANDO M. BANARIA, JR.
1286 Liberty Avenue
Hillside, New Jersey 07205
Telephone: (908) 686-2708
E-mail: mj_b_roque@msn.com
July 21, 1997
Dear sir/madam:
Greetings! I hope all is well with your company. I am responding to the various positions your company recently advertised in your website.
I have worked for several industries, encompassing the areas of financial accounting, auditing, budgeting, analysis, and special management projects. I believe my varied and extensive experience in these areas should be a welcome and needed qualification for some of these positions.
Enclosed is my resume for your perusal.
Please call me at the above telephone number if you mutually agree that I am a potential candidate for this position. Or, better yet, I would like to meet with you so we can discuss what I may have to offer for your company's continued success.
I look forward to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Fernando M. Banaria, Jr.
FERNANDO M. BANARIA, JR. RESUME Page 1
PROFILE
Extensive, hands-on experience in financial accounting, analysis, auditing, budgeting, and reporting. Excellent analytical, communication, supervisory, and public relations skills,. Advanced working knowledge of IBM/Macintosh PCs and related applications such as Windows, DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, Computer Associates G/L (ACCPAC) and other accounting software, Microsoft Office, and Word Perfect. Willing and able to meet challenges and deadlines in an efficient and timely fashion.
WORK EXPERIENCE
September, 1996 to January, 1997
Multiple Achievements Corporation (MAC) - Tarlac, Philippines
(A wholesale/retail fast-food franchise company specializing in various food products such as hamburger, bakeshop and expressmeal products under the name "Cindys")
Consulting Finance Division Manager
· Supervised, developed and implemented the conversion of the company's automated accounting system and financial reporting.
· Managed the daily and monthly finance activities of the company, such as financial and tax reporting, budgeting, cash management, investments, collections, accounts payable, payroll and other functions.
July, 1993 to May, 1996
Padilla, Jimenez & Company, CPAs - Rego Park, New York
Audit Manager; Senior Auditor
· Supervised and/or Performed financial audits and compliance review of clients such as the Resolution Trust Corporation (Federal Agency in charge of liquidating the assets of failed savings and loan associations), real estate and loan asset managers, real estate limited partnerships and non-profit organizations.
· Prepared audit and internal control reports and presented these reports to clients' management personnel.
· Reviewed audit workpapers to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to partners' approval.
· Prepared contract bid proposals for various potential clients of the firm.
February, 1989 to May, 1993
Saratoga Savings and Loan - San Jose, CA
Controller
· Managed the financial accounting and reporting of the savings and loan association.
· Supervised the compilation of internal and regulatory financial reports.
· Coordinated annual independent and regulatory audits and prepared audit schedules.
· Developed and implemented business plans and operating budgets.
· Researched and implemented applicable FASB pronouncements pertaining to S&L activities.
· Assisted the Resolution Trust Corporation in the efficient liquidation and dissolution of the assets and liabilities of the association.
October, 1986 to February, 1989
Continental Savings of America - SF, CA
Asst. Controller; Senior Real Estate Accountant
· Managed the financial accounting and reporting of the savings and loan association.
· Performed the compilation of internal and regulatory financial reports.
· Coordinated annual independent and regulatory audits and prepared audit schedules.
· Assisted the Controller in the development and implementation of business plans and operating budgets.
· Researched and implemented applicable FASB pronouncements pertaining to S&L activities.
· Developed and assisted in the implementation of the S&L's real estate investment and cost accounting systems and reporting.
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December, 1983 to October, 1986
IKON Financial Systems, Inc. - San Mateo, CA
Senior Auditor; Staff Auditor
· Supervised the audits of the Robert McNeil Corp. (a real estate syndication company) and its regional offices, departments and affiliates.
· Performed financial feasibility studies of proposed property acquisitions of the various limited partnerships.
· Assisted the Controller in the restatement of limited partnership financial statements to conform with generally accepted accounting principles.
December, 1981 to December, 1983
County of Alameda - Oakland, CA
Auditor-Appraiser II; Accountant-Auditor I
· Performed inventory and business property tax audits of businesses located in Alameda County.
· Performed financial, management and operational audits/compliance review of County departments, agencies, programs
and community organizations funded by the county.
· Prepared audit and internal control reports.
July, 1979 to December, 1981
Hyman Agid Accountancy Corporation - SF, CA
Staff Accountant
· Maintained accounting records for various clients.
· Compiled monthly financial reports.
· Conducted audits of companies in finance, and government
EDUCATION
· California Certified Public Accountant #41552E, 1984
· B.S. Commerce (Accounting Major) - Magna cum Laude, 1978, Far Eastern University
COMPUTER SKILLS
· Windows/DOS · Harvard Graphics
· ACCPAC Plus · Microsoft Word
· Simply Accounting · Lotus 1-2-3
· Pencil Pushers · Microsoft Excel
· WordPerfect · ATB
· American Fundware · Quickbooks
· Turbotax · Internet
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
· President, New York City Junior Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (JAYCEES) - 1995-1996
· Vice-President, Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Association of the East Coast - 1996
· Executive Vice-President, Asingan Association of Northern California - 1992-1993
REFERENCES
References available upon request.