1. Areas of Practice
General Ledger Accounting
Financial Statements
Preparation Investor Relations
SEC & FINRA Registration
Statements
Technical Accounting
Research International
Accounting Treasury
Operations
Budgeting,Forecasting and Analysis
Financial Systems Implementation
Financial Modeling and Forecast
Interim Executive Management
Internal Audit I Sarbanes- Oxley
Industry Lines
Media I Advertising
Banking
Insurance
Real Estate
Development Asset
Management
Manufacturing
Medium Size Public Accounting
Computer Applications
Hyperion Essbase
PeopleSoft
SmartStream
SAP
ERP - IQMS
FRx Financial Report
Writer Microsoft Power
Point Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Office
Education/Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Rutgers University,
• CPA- New Jersey
Akinbode Rufai, CPA
2824 Legislative Lane. Buford, GA 30519
678-983-9027 rufaiakin@gmail.com
Professional Experience
Guided Therapeutics, Inc. Norcross, GA (Publicly Traded)
Financial Reporting - 8 Years (2007 to 2016) – Prepared monthly financial
statement for presentation to Directors and Senior Management. Prepared and
filed quarterly-consolidated Financial Statements Form 10-Q, Form 10-K (Annual
Report), SEC Registration Statements. Performed foreign exchange currency
translations and adjustments. Review the impact of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS). Worked closely with the External Auditors and SEC
Legal Counsel. Set departmental procedures, close-process goals, objectives and
managed the overall workflow to ensure they are achieved. Implemented the SOX
404 processes.
Parson Consulting. New York. (Mid-Size Consulting Firm)
Lead Audit Consultant - 2 Years (2004 to 2006). Developed and maintained overall
project scope and road-map to ensure company-wide compliance with SOX 404.
Provided technical expertise regarding cycle scoping, control design, evaluation of
deficiencies, remediation plans and other critical Sarbanes requirements. Developed and
managed control-testing plans, evaluated results, and provided remediation guidance.
Coordinated with Cycle Owners, Consultants, Internal and External Auditor, and others to
ensure timely completion of documentation, testing, remediation, and reporting.
Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ (Pre IPO)
Financial Reporting - 2 Years (2003 to 2004) - Supervised and supported a staff of
twelve which included writing performance appraisals and encouraging career
development. Set departmental goals, objectives and managed the overall workflow
to ensure they are achieved. Co-ordinated the work of External Auditors.
Michael Fageyinbo, CPA, East Orange, NJ (Public Accounting firm)
Audit Manager - 7 Years (1996 to 2003) - Performed financial and operational
audits of small to medium sized businesses. Compiled internal control,
management and review reports. Audited and closed subsidiaries and joint
ventures balance sheets in accordance with GAAS. Compiled footnote disclosures
to audited financial statements per GAAP. Reviewed compliance with contracts,
policies and regulations. Assisted in bankruptcy reorganizations.
Radics & Co., CPA, Pine Brooks, NJ (Public Accounting Firm)
Senior Auditor - 5 Years (1991 to 1996) - Performed financial and operational
audits of financial institutions and credit unions. Compiled internal control,
management and review reports. Audited and closed subsidiaries and joint
ventures balance sheets in accordance with GAAS. Compiled footnote disclosures
to audited financial statements per GAAP. Reviewed compliance with policies and
regulations. Assisted in bankruptcy reorganizations and interim management of
Savings Banks by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). Performed fraud and
forensic investigative audits based on specific controls.