Asad Qamar

Was part of an accounting team which managed finances of an organization with annual revenues of $800M. Reported to the Director of Accounting with the following responsibilities:

• Managed all Chart of Accounts under the category of Cost of Revenue.
• Analyzed and recorded capitalized software development costs.
• Recorded monthly stock-based compensation expense, analyzed and prepared monthly reports detailing the fluxes in gross margin and period-over-period changes.
• Maintained documentation of internal controls ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
• Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
• Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
• Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
• Created new procedures for more efficient workflow within the department.
• Provided support to internal and external auditors (KPMG) during the annual audit process.

Led the accounting department of a partnership of medical professionals with annual revenues of $200M. Reported to the CFO with the following responsibilities:

• Prepared the monthly, quarterly and annual financial package (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Analysis reports and related footnotes).
• Developed weekly cash requirements and managed the transfer of funds between bank accounts.
• Coordinated with the CFO to develop and monitor annual budgets and pro-forma financial statements.
• Ensured programmatic success through ratio, horizontal and vertical analysis of GL Accounts.
• Enhanced change management initiatives by leveraging accounting knowledge and coordinating statements and transactions.
• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.

Served on a team of accountants that successfully launched a new car dealership with annual revenues of $250M. Reported to the Accounting Manager with the following responsibilities:

• Helped audit monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Reviewed individual GL accounts and reconciliations prepared by staff.
• Created vertical and horizontal analysis reports of financials for management review.
• Managed monthly end close; prepared budget forecasts and cash requirements for operation.
• Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
• Determined tax owed, completed and filed returns and upheld compliance with applicable laws.
• Completed updates to general ledger by adding latest entries and reviewing transactions entered by staff.
• Successfully converted manual accounting system to electronic system to reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Worked in the Financial Services and Audit departments of an accounting firm that offered full charge bookkeeping, payroll, audit and consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations in Southern California. Reported the following responsibilities to the Senior Accountant:

• Maintained the GL Accounts for various clients of the firm, including payroll.
• Reconciled client sales data and bank statements.
• Prepared quarterly taxes for businesses as well as individuals.
• Visited client locations on behalf of the firm to review controls and prepare audit paperwork.
• Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles and practices.
• Maintained fixed asset registers in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Researched complex transactions to ensure proper classification within the general ledger accounts.