SANDY THATHIAH, CTP

1214 Edgewood Lane, Allen, TX 75013

Telephone:  214 509 0048 (H) 469 583 6133 (C) Email: thathiahs@yahoo.com

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

Degreed and Certified Professional with experience specializing in Treasury, Finance and Accounting Functions. Experience includes cash management practices, cash flow analysis, development and strengthening of bank relations and alliances,  debt compliance,  investment analysis, working capital evaluation and management, collaboration and management of capital infusion through issuance of shares and intercompany notes, general and financial accounting practices, and leadership and management in a  global environment.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

May 1999 –March 2002       Aegon(JCPenney)Direct Marketing Services, Texas  (1B Revenues)

Treasury Manager                                 

 

Primary responsibility for the oversight of the domestic and international treasury management functions as well as supervision of the treasury analysts.

 

·         Collaborated, communicated and provided Actual and  Projected Cash Flow Movement for Capitalization, Dividend and Line of Credit Borrowing/Repayment Activities and for Board of Directors Meetings for domestic and international companies

·         Coordinated and supported Treasury related issues with Legal and Tax in establishing Bank Accounts locally and internationally (USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom and Canada)

·         Directed and managed Treasury Financial Functions

·         Ensured optimization of all Cash Resources and maintained Liquidity of Funds

·         Ensured the Working Capital Funding of 23 domestic and international companies

·         Developed, established and administered Financial Policies and Treasury Management Operating Procedures. Created Treasury training and instruction manual

·         Established and maintained Banking Relationships

·         Hired, trained, developed and mentored Treasury Staff

·         Managed Risk and maximized Investment opportunities

·         Negotiated and managed Banking Services and Products including LOC (DOS to Internet)

·         Managed and ensured the accuracy of Forecasting Cash Flow for domestic and international operations

·         Provided Treasury advise and support for Regulatory Compliance for startup and ongoing international operations (Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom and Canada)

·         Facilitated, trained and provided leadership in the smooth transition of the Treasury Dept. during Aegon M&A 

 

May 1982 - April 1999           Nexen (CXY) Energy Inc., Dallas, Texas       (250MM Revenues)

Treasury Administrator- July 1991 to April 1999   

 

Responsibilities encompassed cash management, credit management and risk management

 

Cash Management

·         Forecast and Funds Movement - Funded and managed Cash; included daily, monthly & quarterly Cash Forecasting, Investing and Reporting; Funded and managed Petty Cash; Monitored A/P and A/R;  Responsible for Wires, ACH,  Stop Payments and Tax Payments; Ordered, disbursed and controlled Check Stock; Coordinated information between Treasury and other departments

·         Money Market Administration – Invested 5-50million in overnight to short term instruments. Ensured compliance of the Corporate Investment Policy

·         Banking System Administration  - Established and maintained Bank Accounts; Established and maintained contacts with Bankers; Negotiated Bank Services; Reviewed Banking Agreements

·         Performed compliance of Note Covenants. Reviewed and maintained Lines of Credit

·         Set-up and maintained of the Local Treasury Department

·         Designed, customized and implemented an in-house Treasury Workstation

·         Evaluated and implemented Positive Pay and EFPTS for Federal Tax Payments and Deposits

·         Reviewed and implemented Windows Based Reporting and Real Time Transaction Banking System

 

Risk Management

·         Administered Auto, Workers' Compensation, Marine, Liability, Property and Well Control policies

·         Evaluated, placed and maintained Insurance Coverage and Bonds 

·         Administered Loss Control Policy and Procedures

·         Efficiently reported, controlled and maintained all Claims. Expedited closure of Claims 

·         Established and maintained contacts with Brokers

 

Credit Management

·         Developed and maintained current credit/financial data on the company

·         Provided internal credit references and requested external credit references

·         Conducted credit review and established credit limits. Maintained research services

·         Reviewed and maintained Letters of Credit and Parent Guarantees

 

Joint Interest Accounting Supervisor -May 1986 to July 1991 

·         Supervised and coordinated the Joint Interest Accounting Section (A/R)

·         Ensured that all corporate receipts were received timely, efficiently and in accordance with policy

·         Performed all accounting functions related to JIB(A/R) – Daily Reconciliations, Month End & Year End Closings, Preparation & review of  Journal Entries, Analysis of AR &Bad Debts,  Prepare Reporting Schedules for Management,  Reviewed Processes, Identified & Implemented Improvements, Related Special Projects

·         Monitored inside and outside operated properties. Performed all related general accounting functions

·         Staff Accountant for CXY Offshore Systems (Regulated Pipeline Accounting)

·         Assistant to Risk Manager (See Functions under Risk Management)

 

Accounts Payable Supervisor- May 1982 to April 1986

·         Supervised and coordinated the Accounts Payable Section

·         Ensured that all corporate disbursements were made timely, efficiently & in accordance with policy

·         Performed all accounting & reporting functions related to A/P – Daily Reconciliations, Month End & Year End Closings, Preparation & Review of Journal Entries, Analysis of AP,  Prepare Reporting Schedules for Management, Reviewed Processes, Identified & Implemented Improvements, Related Special Projects

·         Performed accounting functions related to payroll and general accounting

 

May 1981 - May 1982                 Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas

Accounts Payable Analyst

·         Processed invoices from receipt through payment cycle and special projects.

 

EDUCATION

 

Certified Cash Manager

Texas Real Estate License

BS in Administration and Accounting, University of Texas at Dallas

National Diploma in Commerce, M. L. Sultan College

Management Skills for Supervisors, Southern Methodist University

Accounting for Joint Interest Operations, Petroleum Development Institute

General Dale Carnegie Course, Dale Carnegie Dallas

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

 

Petroleum Accountants Society of Dallas (1982-1999)

Dallas Treasury Management Association (1999 Education Chair)

Dallas Association for Financial Professionals (2002- 3 ATTA Representative 2001 President;  2000 V-President, Govt. Liaison, Policy Chair)

AFP National (2001 Committee Member - Global RFPs) - AFP National(2002-3 -ROM)