Edson Bovell

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Edson Bovell
1679 Arkansas Drive, Valley Stream NY 11580

Dedicated and accomplished professional (MBA., MIT., B.S.) offering over 26 years of experience in the filed of ACCOUNTING and FINANCE.  Adept at managing and directing financial operations, forecasting business activities and evaluating financial position.  Strong auditing background.  Ability to foster teamwork through leadership, effective management and staff development.  Proven skill working independently or as an integral part of a team to accomplish goals.  Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.  Computer literate.  Experience applicable to diverse industries and opportunities.

Education
American Intercontinental University, AIU Online
May 2003
Master of Information Technology
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
May 1981
Master of Business Administration
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
May 1979
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northeastern Conference of SDA, Queens, NY
July 2012-September 2018
Executive Treasurer

Comprehensive background overseeing and directing financial operations for 120 churches, 13 schools, 1 nursing home, and 1 campground.  Diversified experience managing daily operations of Accounting Department including supervision of ten employees.  Proven skill providing Executive Committee with financial information to assist with decision-making.

Northeastern Conference of SDA, Queens, NY
Sept 2007-July 2012
Associate Treasurer

Comprehensive background overseeing and directing financial operations for 120 churches, 13 schools, 1 nursing home, and 1 campground.  Diversified experience managing daily operations of Accounting Department including supervision of ten employees.  Proven skill providing Executive Committee with financial information to assist with decision-making.

North Caribbean Conference of SDA, St. Croix, USVI
Jan 2006-Sept 2007
Executive Treasurer

Comprehensive background overseeing and directing financial operations for 31 churches, and 5 schools.  Diversified experience managing daily operations of Accounting Department including supervision of ten employees.  Proven skill providing Executive Committee with financial information to assist with decision-making.

Lake Region Conference of SDA, Chicago, IL
Jan 2005-Dec 2005
Auditor

Demonstrated success serving as Auditor with direct reporting functions to the President.  Key areas of responsibility include full accountability for Auditing Department and direct supervision of auditing staff for this non-profit organization.  Broad-based experience ensuring proper audits for 106 churches and 8 schools annually.  Proven skill and ability ensuring audits conform with generally accepted auditing and accounting principles.

Northeastern Conference of SDA, Queens, NY
Jan 1996-Dec 2004
Chief Auditor

Demonstrated success serving as Chief Auditor with direct reporting functions to the President.  Key areas of responsibility include full accountability for Auditing Department and direct supervision of auditing staff for this non-profit organization.  Broad-based experience ensuring proper audits for 120 churches and 12 schools annually.  Proven skill and ability ensuring audits conform with generally accepted auditing and accounting principles.

East Caribbean Conference of SDA, Barbados, WI
Dec 1991-Dec 1995
Executive Treasurer

Comprehensive background overseeing and directing financial operations for 120 churches and 7 schools.  Diversified experience managing daily operations of Accounting Department including supervision of ten employees.  Proven skill providing Executive Committee with financial information to assist with decision-making.

Northeastern Conference of SDA, Queens, NY
Dec 1988-Dec 1991
Accounting Operations Supervisor

Extensive experience supervising daily operations of Treasury staff including direct management of payroll, accounts recievable and accounts payable.  Proven skill preparing financial statemnets.  Experience interfacing with Treasurer relative to salary schedule and annual budget.  Proven skill communicating with executive management regarding accounting operations.

Hanson Place SDA School, Brooklyn, NY
Sept 1986-Dec 1988
Assistant to the Treasurer

Diversified experience preparing monthly financial statements and bank reconcilations for this private elementary school.  Demonstrated success maintaining a computerized accounting system.  Proven skill reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts including processing all accounts recievable.  Concurrently serverd as a Computer Teacher instructing basic computer principles to elementary students.

Certitications
Cerificated Internal Controls Auditor
Institute of Internal Controls, Renewal 10/15/2019
AFFILIATIONS
Association of MBA Executives, Delta Mu Delta, Omicron Delta Epsilon Board Member