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Warniece Resume 2015 Revised
1. WARNIECE C. MALONE
1043 N Lawndale Ave., Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 841-0857 | WarnieceMalone@Outlook.com
BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
A well presented, industrious and highly personable individual who has extensive in-depth experience in
the banking industry, including knowledge of banking products, services, policies, procedures, regulations,
financial accounting techniques and principles. Possessing a huge range of abilities from providing
support, training and leadership to junior staff members to successfully troubleshoot and work on complex
corporate initiatives and projects including bank acquisitions and system conversions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MicrosoftOfficeApplications IBS (FIS/Metavante) Insight SAP and Business Objects
SAP/ZAP Fiserv/CRT Applications NXG AccurateApplications
FinancialWare Monarch Base 2000 FIS Service View
Onbase Unity Client Optical/PCI Reporting Unisys Finesse 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BANCOPOPULAR NORTHAMERICA,ChicagoIL
AccountingSupervisor (Balancing&Control Unit) |2011– 2015
Supervised the staff responsible for the accounting entries and reconciliation of multiple applications
andall GeneralLedgerAccounts on thebalancesheet.
Created management reports highlighting issues that cause out of balance conditions and
escalated occurrences of unusual activity or items that are not cleared according to bank
policy
Reviewed daily reconcilements of Accounting Clerks, approved and signed off on tickets and
adjusting entries to be posted to the General Ledger, completed regular Quality Control
Reviews and updated processes as needed
Established and communicated objectives for direct reports, gained commitment and
developed a plan of action for goal attainment. Provided ongoing coaching, recognition,
motivation and skill development on a consistent basis, addresses any needs improvement
areas prior to the completion of the annual performance evaluations
Conducted annual Disaster Recovery Testing, updated departmental Contingency Plans and
performed Business Impact Analysis
Created and edited FIS application general ledger interface tables using IBS Insight;
maintained change/maintenance request logs to support audit review
Worked on multiple projects simultaneously while managing time and resources, ensured
that work is completed efficiently and within the established time frames
Conducted high impact training presentations and team building exercises, managed
interdepartmental relationships with other business units and external vendors to
negotiate service level agreements
Assisted with SOX 404 (Sarbanes-Oxley) Controls & Narratives review process, including
maintenance of the inventory of key controls, participated in meetings with operating
departments related to key processes, and workingwith internal and external auditors
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SeniorAccountant/TeamLead(Balancing&Control Unit) |2005– 2011
Facilitated daily operations of the Balancing & Control Unit to ensure the timely, accurate and
efficient completionof required analyses and reconciliations for all demand deposit and general ledger
balancesheetaccounts
Completed reconciliations for complex accounts with a heavy focus on those related to the
management of ATM/debit card, credit card and loan portfolios of the bank’s subsidiary
companies
Analyzed financial transactions and prepared appropriate adjusting journal entries in
accordance with bank policies and GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) to
support the month end closing process
Researched and cleared outstanding reconciling items and maintained proper detailed
supporting documentation forall entries submitted in accordance with internal policy
DepositOperationSupervisor (MoneyCenterUnit)| 2003 – 2005
Supervised unit responsible for maintaining the bank's coin and currency levels ensuring adequate
funds areon handfor the branchesandATMmachines.
Ordered cash on a daily basis fromthe Federal Reserve Bank
Established service level agreements and managed the vendor relationship with armored
car services
Posted batches daily to deposit accounts of the commercial customers for transactions done
in cash vaults by armored vendors and completed Large Currency Transaction Reports as
needed
Reviewed all vendor invoices for accuracy in accordance to the bank’s contract for services
rendered and submitted payment requisitions. Calculated the branches and commercial
customer’s liability (according to the invoice) and charged the appropriate general ledger or
checking accounts
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
JOHN MARSHALLHIGHSCHOOLALUMNIASSOCIATION,ChicagoIL | 2010-Present
NonprofitOrganizationraisingfundsforacademic scholarships forcollegeboundstudents
BoardTreasurer|2012– Present
Manages the financial activities of the organization including income and revenue, expenses and
check disbursement; reconciles these transactions to bank account statements to provide detailed
financial reports at monthly meetings
Provides an annual statement of giving to contributors and sponsors, prepares tax information
according to IRS guidelines and regulations
EDUCATION
Accounting,TritonCollege, River Grove, IL |ongoing