Accountant

ROBERT MERHEB 649 Cedar Lane Bartlett, IL 60103 Phone: 630-677-6039 Email: merheb@sbcglobal.net Profile - External And Internal Auditor / Consultant / Sales / Translation A Thorough review of my professional career will demonstrate success in both the domestic and international business communities. My experience and knowledge make me a valuable resources to perform various tasks committed to complete complex organizational goals and team objectives. My strengths include: Reliability, leadership, communication, attention to detail, excellent relationship building between client and company, outstanding ability to motivate people, energetic, creative and team player. Education BS - Finance, Northern Illinois University. License in series 6, 63, 65, Life, Health, LTC, Property and Casualty. Languages - English, French and Arabic. Professional Experience Consultant 2005-2008 Responsible for developing and executing marketing strategy that will result in new business for US companies seeking growth and success in international market. This includes market research and development, sales, feasibility study and attending international exhibits. Committed to the unique value of every business and supporting management to achieve the highest goals. AIG VALIC/ Investment Advisor Representative 2001-2005 Provided real solutions for real people by consistently offering products and services that are innovative, simple to understand and easy to use. Committed to helping my clients plan for and enjoy a secure retirement. Took a personal approach to retirement plans and programs, offering customized solutions for individual needs in schools, universities and private sector. This involved 403(b), 401(k), life insurance, long-term care, mutual funds, annuities, disability insurance, asset allocation and college planning. Awarded bonus for conserving assets under management and for providing excellent services fulfilling clients expectations . Citigroup/ Financial Counselor 1998-2001 Provided retirement counseling for Chicago Board of Education employees and the private sector. This included 403(b), 457(b), long-term care, life insurance, annuities and mutual funds. Achieved #8 producer in the education sectors and held #6 spot for travelers Retirement Annuity nationwide. Illinois Toll Highway Authority Internal/ Auditor 1990-1998 Performed financial, operational and compliance audits of the activities within the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Primary responsibilities included planning audits, conducting audit fieldwork, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls and writing audit reports. Developed audit findings including recommendations for improvements in policies, procedures. Resolved day to day problems with management up to managerial level concerning specific audits in order to provide for the timely and accurate completion of projects. Actively solicited management’s feedback and asserted corporate departmental philosophy of strong control environments. Other responsibility included performing special projects as requested by the Executive Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. This included construction sites, testing equipments counting money and cars, I Pass, and toll collections process including money room operation. John Hancock Financial Services/ Marketing Representative 1987-1990 Provided services to both new and existing clients in life insurance, health, property and casualty, annuities, and mutual funds. International Trading Inc. Marketing Associate- Saudi Arabia/ USA 1984-1987 Developed domestic and international markets that involved marketing research, sales, and promotional activities including exhibits at international fairs. Close liaison with various foreign and domestic firms in Middle Eastern countries, Canada and the United States. Deloitte Haskins and Sells/ External Auditor- Saudi Arabia 1982-1984 Performed financial, Operational and compliance audits of various industrial clients. Primary responsibilities included planning audits, conducting audit fieldwork, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, translating financial statements to English and Arabic and writing multilingual audit reports.

Accountant

Elmhurst, IL