Resume

1. NADER P. SHAWKI
97 Shelley Circle East Windsor, New Jersey 08520
609-630-0623 6 nshawki@gmail.com
http://www.npshawki.com/
Financial Management: Financial Director, Controller, Accounting Manager
Talented Financial Controller with expertise impacting operational performance and profitability through skilled
leadership of finance, accounting, and compliance. Consistent record of facilitating profitability through cost reductions
and effective strategic financial planning. Adept at monitoring performance, preparing reports, developing budgets,
leading and overseeing internal & external audit team visits, and negotiating agreements. Experienced in US GAAP,
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Familiar with overseeing payroll and commission functions. Technical skills: MS Office,
PeopleSoft, AMS, Auction ACCESS, V-Trace, QuickBooks
Corporate Financial Operations C Accounting A Audits A Taxation T Banking B General Ledger (GL)
Risk Management R Staff Development S GAAP
Process Enhancement P Cost & Budget Control C Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) S Compliance C Reporting
Forecasting F Problem Solving P Leadership L Contract Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ADESA NEW JERSEY, LLC, Manville, New Jersey i 1998-2009
Financial Controller (2000-2009)
Oversaw all accounting and financial operations for $290M company with 60 locations in US and Canada. Hired,
trained, and supervised staff of 6. Effectively managed GL, payroll, sales commissions, financial reporting, annual
budget, internal and external audits, and reconciliations. Ensured compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements.
Maintained accounting systems and processes. Assisted all departments with budgets. Monitored utilization of financial
resources. Prepared, analyzed, and verified annual reports, financial statements, and forecasts.
• Dramatically increased profitability by lowering banking fees and payroll processing fees.
• Enhanced profits by reducing major SG&A expenses across multiple departments by 200K a year, increasing
efficiency and profit margins in the shop by maintaining control of shop inventories.
• Worked with management on implementing system changes, internal controls within corporate mandate and in
accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting principles.
• Was assigned with the financial responsibility of renovating & redesigning existing auction lanes and building
four more lanes in a project that exceeded $7 million dollars funded by corporate.
Assistant Controller (1999-2000)
Directed all accounting functions. Reviewed GL data and prepared daily entries. Reconciled bank statements.
Prepared journal entries and financial statements. Balanced A/P and Aging Balances monthly. Managed revenue and
expense analyses for annual budget.
• Facilitated corporate success by preparing and completing internal audits.
• Delivered major cost savings by negotiating better terms with vendors.
Senior Accountant (1998-1999)
Verified vendor invoices weekly. Performed tax reviews and processed tax bills for payment. Reconciled monthly A/P
and A/R. Responded to client and vendor inquiries regarding payments and billings. Processed billing adjustments and
reconciled accounts. Carried out daily banking duties.
• Ensured all charges posted in company’s Auction Management System.
• Assisted senior executives by preparing weekly reports of vehicles consigned and sold.
Accounts Payable (1998)
Performed daily A/P management, including billings, collections, and reconciliations. Evaluated and approved new
customers for credit accounts. Trained personnel in A/R, A/P, and system operations.
• Improved profitability by reducing write-offs 10%.
• Enhanced cash flow by achieving 15% increase in collections on accounts >90 days overdue.

2. East Brunswick Ramada Inn (1995-1999)
Night Auditor (1995 - 1999)
Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial
information. Control and secure cash and cash equivalents for property according to cash handling policy and
procedures. Organize, secure, and maintain all files and records in accordance with document retention and
confidentiality policies and procedures. Prepare, maintain, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or
payroll reports and tables. Audit statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Audit and
reconcile all revenue postings. Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents,
injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional;
maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests
and coworkers. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests'
service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear
and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using
appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common
goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance
expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds
without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
EDUCATION
Masters of Finance in Financial Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey
Bachelors in Accounting
Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration, Cairo, Egypt

4. NADER P. SHAWKI
97 Shelley Circle East Windsor, New Jersey 08520
609-630-0623 nshawki@gmail.com
http://www.npshawki.com/
Dear Sir/Dear Madam:
Positively impacting profitability and corporate performance is just one of the many ways I have played a vital role in
the success of every company I’ve worked for. My work has encompassed a wide range of mission-critical functions,
including leadership of corporate finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance. I offer a strong background directing
the financial performance of multi-million dollar companies and divisions, with a focus on operations and strategic
planning. Interested in joining an organization such as yours in a senior-level position, I have included my resume for
your consideration.
My roles have ranged from managing daily accounting activities to overseeing complete financial operations for a
$290M organization with offices in the US and Canada. My location for the last 11 years was in Jersey. I’m willing to
relocate.
My list of accomplishments includes:
• Increasing profitability by lowering banking fees and payroll processing fees.
• Facilitating corporate success by preparing and completing internal audits.
• Delivering major cost savings by negotiating better terms with vendors.
• Enhancing profits by reducing major G&A expenses across multiple departments.
• Producing profit increases by reducing write-offs 10%.
• Improving cash flow by achieving a 15% increase in collections on accounts >90 days overdue.
I’m adept at managing sales commission functions, preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, and ensuring
compliance with SOX, GAAP.
Please accept this letter and enclosed resume as an introduction to my skills and background. For a more detailed
description of my offerings and achievements, feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you in
advance for your consideration and I look forward to your call.
Sincerely,
Nader P. Shawki