BERNARD KOFFI

111-38 143rd Street, Apt. 1, Jamaica, NY 11435 * 347-453-6280 * E-mail: bk7

eb58c@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
A challenging and diversified position in finance, budgeting, accounting or man
agement where opportunities for
advancement are based on achievement.
EXPERIENCE
The Doe Fund, Inc. New York, NY
Budget Director 5/98 - 12/07
* Responsible for the annual operating budgets. Determined financial needs of th
e organization and provided solutions.
* Developed and analyzed monthly financial reports. Supervised a staff of four.
* Monitored revenues and expenditures. Reported variances and implemented adjust
ments.
* Experience in financial planning, cash flow, credit line, grants management an
d compliance.
* Analyzed and prepared financial forecasts, resulting in enhanced productivity.
* Responsible for the financial, budgeting process, including short and long ter
ms financial goals.
* Evaluated complex financial issues and made recommendations. Excellent written
, communication and organizational skills.
* Familiarity with Government, Foundations and Corporate grants. Working knowled
ge of GAAP.
* Worked closely with CFO, President and Board of Directors to maintain and impr
ove financial results.
Kroll Associates New York, NY
Finance Supervisor 2/94 - 3/98
* Prepared monthly worldwide revenue and expense statements for the risk managem
ent division of multimillion dollar company.
* Analyzed operating profit and net income; provided financial input to maximize
operational results.
* Performed budget analysis, forecasting and cash flow management.
* Conducted variance and monthly analysis of P&L actual versus budget for all di
visions.
* Monitored worldwide financial results.
* Developed financial data to generate savings by reducing operational costs.
* Maintained all financial records and provided regular updates.
* Supervised financial analyst.
Doughia Showrooms, Inc. New York, NY
Accounting and Operations Manager 12/91 - 1/94
* Supervised, trained and evaluated staff of three accountants.
* Responsible for general ledger, monthly closings, account analyses and journal
entries.
* Developed efficient methods to improve accounts receivable. Facilitated collec
tion efforts and negotiated settlement of delinquent accounts.
* Prepared weekly, quarterly, annual financial analyses and planning reports.
Accountant 10/89 - 11/91
* Maintained all accounting records and handled wire transfers.
* Provided input on financial management issues to controller; prepared payroll.
* Played key role in developing marketing, collection and investment strategies.
EDUCATION
M.B.A. in Finance, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY 5/1996
B.S. in Business Administration, Empire State College (SUNY), Saratoga Springs,
 NY 5/1988
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MIP
Languages: Fluent and literate in English and French
AFFILIATIONS St. John's University COACH Program (Count on Alumni for Care
er Help)