Prataap Persaud

22608 SW 64th Way

Boca Raton, FL 33428
Telephone: 561 488 9637
Cellular: 954 778 0554
Email: pp48b856@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A diversified accounting background encompassing project planning and implementa
tion, reporting and revenue generation, complemented by an education in accounti
ng and hands-on experience in various general business activities, including rec
ruitment, training, supervision, management reporting and operations, working in
government, municipality and corporate environments. Proficient in general ledg
er, month and year- end closings, account payable and receivable, reconciliation
, auditing, journal entries.
1995 - 2010 Universal Travel and Tour Company
Accountant/Manager
Accountant for this International Association of Travel Agencies, IATA, certifie
d travel agency. Set up a computerized accounting system on a program known as M
ind Your Own Business.
Produced weekly accounts receivable, payables and cash position analysis.
Produce monthly profit and loss and balance sheet.
Produce yearly financial statements in accordance with IATA specifications for a
udit by an international audit firm. Journal entries, cash forecasting
1993 - 2006 Ministry of Public Works, Guyana
The Ministry of Public Works is a Ministry of the Government of Guyana
Financial Controller
Controlled, coordinated and financially managed international loans of US$150 mi
llion to the Government of Guyana
Produced and presented monthly fiscal reports to the Ministry of Finance and Int
ernational lending agencies
Created and implemented training programs for the Ministry's accounting staff
Responsible for fiscal year official auditing of records and accounts
1986 - 1993 Wireless Cable of New York, Inc. New Jersey, USA
A network provider of wireless products and services to the New York Tri-State a
rea
Controller
Managed team of 14 finance professionals in all aspects of corporate accounting.
Active member of management, participating in long-range goal and strategic plan
ning. Collaborated with heads of Legal, Human Resources and Operations departmen
ts
Prepared and presented monthly consolidated and unconsolidated financial reports
to management, investors and vendors. Managed accounts payable and receivables.
Professional Skills
Audit, Financial, Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger, Budgeting/Forecasting, Go
vernment Contracts, Cash Forecasting, International Experience, Cash Management/
Cash Flow Inventory - Analysis, Consolidations, Journal Entries, Cost - Direct,
Month End Close, Currency Conversion, Sales Analysis & Reporting, Depreciation S
chedules, Set Up Accounting/Computer Systems, Financial Analysis Strategic Plann
ing, Financial Planning, Trial Balance, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis,
Financial Statement Preparation, Year End Closings, Project Management, Contract
Administration
EDUCATION
1982 South London College - London, England
ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Certificate
CAPABILITIES
Strong project management skills
Multiple industry expertise
Strong analytical skills
Ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent verbal and written skills
High sense of urgency
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite with very strong Excel skills
MCBA
Wang
New Views
Mind your own Business Accounting Program