C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Andrew M. Buckinham
FIRST NAME: Andre
MIDDLE NAME: Martin
LAST NAME: Buckinham
ADDRESS 687 Camp Road West Coker Somerset. England. BA22 8AB.
TELEPHONE Home 01935 864198 Work 0121-695 37266 Mobile 07966-208690
FAX 01935861234 EMAIL andy@andy.com.
DATE OF BIRTH 23/09/51
MARITAL STATUS Married (two children) NATIONALITY British
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Honorary Doctors Degree from Cosmopolitan University
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Six years of experience in Headquarters and plant Accounting environments.
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General Accounting and Internal Audit experience.
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Knowledge of numerous financial software packages.
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Extensive interaction with Senior Management team.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills. Team player.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant
Fortune 500 Wire and Cable Group (9/99 - Present)
Coral Gables, FL
Fortune 500 company consisting of three Wire and Cable companies with revenues of $700 million
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Post general ledger entries for month end closing.
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Analyze financial statements for three divisions.
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Consolidate financial statements utilizing Hyperion software for three divisions.
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Reconcile general ledger accounts, and balance intercompany accounts.
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Prepare monthly revenue and expense forecasts.
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Create monthly metrics (e.g. OCF, TRIR, EBI, DSO) for the senior leadership team.
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Develop weekly and monthly management letters for senior leadership team.
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Report on fluctuation analysis for variances between actual results and forecast for senior management.
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Assisted in the restructuring of three wire and cable companies to one central wire and cable group.
Corporate Internal Auditor II
Fortune 500 Company (6/97 - 8/99)
Phoenix, AZ
Fortune 500 company with facilities in 28 countries and over 8 billion of total assets
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Participated in audits of Corporate, Mining, and Industry entities domestically and internationally
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Reviewed and analyzed financial and operational controls
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Prepared audit comments for inclusion in draft audit report
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Functioned as auditor in-charge on special projects, including preparation of audit reports
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Completed various special projects as requested by management
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Took part in cooperative audits with external auditors
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Coordinated physical inventories
Analyst/Floater
Mutual Fund Company, Mutual Fund Services (8/96 - 6/97)
North Quincy, MA
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Responsible for the daily pricing of the group's mutual funds
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Assumed responsibilities of Account Managers during their absence
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Maintained daily controls and procedures for a group of mutual funds
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Monitored all corporate actions for the group's mutual funds
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Completed special projects, monthly proof preparation, and audit preparation
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Communicated with clients, investment advisors, and brokers on a daily basis
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Acted as mentor in training new employees
Account Controller
Mutual Fund Company, Mutual Fund Services (1/95 - 8/96)
North Quincy, MA
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Responsible for general ledger entries for a group of mutual funds
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Produced and verified daily financial statements
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Administered and recorded maturities, trade settlements, and income and dividend receipts
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Processed international trades, forward hedges, and spot foreign exchanges
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Utilized organizational and communication skills to provide clients with up-to-date financial information
EDUCATION
Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, May, 1994
University of Munich, Germany
Magister Artium, Helicopter Engineering, May 1999
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office 97, Hyperion Enterprise, Retrieve Excel, BPCS Financials, EMPAC, AllClear- flowcharting, Bloomberg, Reuters, Bridge, IBM A/S 400
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese , Moderate Knowledge of Russian
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
* 1995 Supporting Of The Universität Der Bundeswehr München In Roles Of Experimental Work In Accordance With
A Diploma In Aeronautics And Space Technology; Prof. Dr.-Ing. G. Fahlbusch, Institut für Luftfahrttechnik Und
Leichtbau.
* Subject: Feasibility For Motor-Driven Transportsystem for Apron And Difficult Terrain Operations.
* 1998 - Lessons learnt: Loan Financing Sanitation Schemes (commissioned by DFID and Nasco)
* 1999 - Youth Culture and the dynamics of religion on such (thesis: topic 1)
* 1999 Development And Realization Of A Special Term Cost Plan With Pratt & Whitney Canada, In Connection With
The Installation Of A New Fleet Management System.
* Term Cost Plan For The Bavarian Police Helicopter Squadron
* 2000 Supporting Of The University For Applied Science Munich In Roles Of Experimental Work In Accordance With
A Diploma (MS) In Aeronautics And Space Technology, Prof. Dr.-Ing. M.v. Tapavicza, Institut für Flugbetriebstechnik.
* Subject: Feasibility For Solar Driven Cooling System (Not Required To Be Installed) Which Can Be Used On An
EC135 Helicopter On Ground.
*2000 - Foundational Doctrine of the Christian Faith (thesis: topic 2) * 1993 Co-Operation With Prof. Dr.-Ing.
M.v.Tapavicza (Expert Report)
* Subject: "Life Expectancy Of The BO 105 Helicopters In Relation To Airframe Restrictions"
* Essay For The Bavarian Ministry Of The Interior
* Sbject: "Cost Reduction In The Spare Part System Due To Reduction On One Helicopter Model".
* Several Compositions & Essays In Connection With The Procuring Of A New Helicopter Fleet For The Bavarian
Police Helicopter Squadron
TRAVEL
I have traveled extensively throughout Australia, South East Asia, South America, the Middle East and much of Western
Europe, especially Spain, Italy and Greece. In 1996 I spent six weeks living and working on Kibbutz G'varam in southern
Israel.
ACTIVITIES
Outdoors - camping and youth hostelling in the Lake District and elsewhere. I enjoy reading 20th century fiction
(especially Evelyn Waugh and E.M. Forster), theatre, cinema and the visual arts and have an interest in domestic and
international politics.
Sports
A keen six-a-side football player, I also enjoy mountain and road cycling and swimming.
MEMBERSHIPS
New York Academy of Science , USA ; American Society of International Law; Argentine Council of International
Relations ; European Ombudsman Institute, Vienna
International Law Association , London
New South Wales Justice Association , Australia
International Ombudsman Institute , Canada
Sicilian Academy for Sciences, Palermo , Italy
Bolivian Society del Magdalena Colombia
Writers Associations of Zulia State , Venezuela
Institute of Manufacturing, UK - Fellow
International Association of Book Keepers, UK - Fellow
Institute of Internal Auditors, Malaysia - Member
American Association of Cost Engineers - Member
Malaysia Economic Association - Life Member
Institute of Management, Malaysia - Associate
Institute of Management, UK - Associate
Institute of Financial Accountants, UK - Associate
AWARDS
Justice of the Peace in and for New South Wales Australia
Knight of Justice, Militaris ac Hospitalarij Ordinis Sanctae Mariae de Bethlehem A.D. MCDLIX ITALY
HONORS
Who's Who of American Law - Marquis, "Who Is Who", NV
Who is Who of Information Technology, nomination pending
OTHER ACCOMPLISHEMNENTS, RESPONSIBILITIES & PARTICIPATION
Sixth Form Council
1983 - 1984 Vice President, Seri Ampang School (SSA)
Organising committee and chief planner of the Wilayah Inter Sixth Form
Games (Tan Sri Haniff Games)
Chess
1983 - 1984 President, Seri Ampang School Chess Club
1981 - 1982 Treasurer, Methodist Boys' School (MBSKL) Chess Club
Represented MBSKL, SSA and the Pudu District in the District and Wilayah Under-20 tournaments.
Accomplishment - Runners up in the Pudu District team event.
Community Service Projects:
Public Schools - Licking, Mo. Mentor, Gifted and Talented Program, Our Schoolhouse Web
Project. Designed project for 5th grade students patterned after "Foxfire". Coordinated with senior
population to bring elders into the classroom and provide a living history record of one room school
houses in Licking, Missouri. Assisted with web page creation.
KBBI - Homer, AK. - Radio Host, FCC Licensed Public Broadcaster. Produced weekly show,
promotional carts, special holiday shows including Christmas, Thanksgiving specials. Live
broadcasts, weekly.
CASA 8th Judicial District Court, Family Division, Program E-mail: frankld@co.clark.nv.us
Advocate for abused and neglected children
Planned Parenthood- Las Vegas, NV. - Third World Projects- Sister City in Egypt, assisted with
tracking progress and reporting to board about ways to support birth control programs. Delegate-
Third World Population Symposium, Mexico. Fundraising for special projects.
ACLU - Las Vegas, Board Member: Case review and intake
REFERENCES
* Letter of recommendation , Pratt & Whitney Canada
* Letter of recommendation issued by the Joint Authority for Jewish and Zionist Education in Jerusalem
REFEREES
Mr. David Letterman
Position : Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NBC
Period known : Since September 1992
Address : Sri Hartamas Construction Division
97, 99, 101 & 103, Taman Miharja Ph 3B, Jalan 3/93, Off Jalan Lombong
Batu 2 1/2, Cheras, 55200 Kuala Lumpur
Contact No : 03 - 9822667
Mr. Jay Leno
Position : Executive Director, BBC
Period known : Since November 1989
Address : Zelleco (M) Sdn Bhd
63 Jalan SS25/2, Taman Bukit Emas , 47301 Petaling Jaya
Contact No : 03 - 70397231
Honor Statement
