ADNANE OURO-GBELE
Bellwood
Summary
CPA with 6+ years of accounting, audit, and financial reporting experience. I am currently working as the Senior Financial Reporting Manager at the Housing Authority of Cook County, where I oversee the month-end close process, review and approve journal entries, and ensure accuracy in bank reconciliations prepared by the property accountants. I also serve as the primary point of contact for the auditors by preparing audit documentation and responding to audit inquiries to support a smooth and efficient audit process. I am excited for the opportunity to bring my experience and work ethic to Hyatt.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Reporting Manager
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC)
08.2025 - Current
- Caught up older bank reconciliations starting from March 2025.
- Reviewed opening balances and proposed adjustments to align with audited financials.
- Built month-end schedules for fixed assets, interest, taxes, and prepaid insurance.
- Trained the staff accountants in the use of the new month-end close templates to improve accuracy.
- Review and approve bank reconciliations and journal entries prepared by the accountants.
- Collaborate with AR/AP teams to investigate variances and vendor discrepancies.
- Make recommendations for key controls
- Serve as audit liaison; prepare PBCs and respond to auditor inquiries.
Audit Manager
RubinBrown LLP
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised up to 6 staff on real estate and nonprofit audits.
- Managed over 60 audit engagements from planning to issuance of the audit reports.
- Trained and mentored junior and senior auditors.
- Implemented ASC 842 for real estate clients.
- Reviewed audit workpapers prepared by junior and senior auditors.
Audit Senior Associate
RubinBrown LLP
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Audited cash, bank recs, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaids.
- Prepared GAAP financials and footnotes.
- Assisted in fraud interviews and trained staff.
- Proposed journal entries to correct errors and misstatements.
Manager
Yado African & Caribbean Market
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed sales tax filings, financial statements, vendor sourcing, inventory, POS operations, and staff training.
Assurance Intern & Associate
RubinBrown LLP
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Audited cash, PP&E, equity, debt, and revenue and proposed journal entries for misstatements.
- Prepared financial statements and disclosures.
Education
B.S. - Business (Accountancy)
DePaul University
Chicago12.2019
Skills
- US GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- Month-End Close
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Team Supervision
- Staff Training
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Quick Learner
- Ability to Master New Systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Management experience
- GAAP
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting experience
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (Illinois State Licensed)
Languages
French
Full Professional
Interests
- Gym Workouts
- Mindfulness Practices
Timeline
Financial Reporting Manager
Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC)
08.2025 - Current
Audit Manager
RubinBrown LLP
06.2024 - 03.2025
Audit Senior Associate
RubinBrown LLP
06.2022 - 06.2024
Manager
Yado African & Caribbean Market
10.2020 - 06.2022
Assurance Intern & Associate
RubinBrown LLP
10.2018 - 10.2020
B.S. - Business (Accountancy)
DePaul University