Accounting & Finance

Nieisha A. Marcellus

Nassau Bahamas

ad5kzt@r.postjobfree.com 242-***-**** 242-***-**** 467-0792 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nieisha-marcellus-8469a2161 Analytical professional with extensive experience preparing and analyzing financial reports, while maintaining strong knowledge of constantly evolving accounting policies/processes and technical accounting. Ability to conduct strategic business/financial planning, provide strategic leadership/direction to multifaceted teams, and maintain accurate financial records. Proven track record of preparing financial statements/reports, maintaining general ledger, managing account receivable and payable, performing bookkeeping tasks, conducting P&L analysis, and assisting with annual audits. Dedicated to spearheading financial growth through careful financial planning and cost-cutting initiatives. Equipped with exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills. Core Competencies

Accounting & Finance Financial Management

Financial Statements Preparation Policies & Procedures Compliance Financial Reporting Payroll Processing

Team Leadership VAT Filing

Bank Reconciliation Statements Spreadsheets & Journal Entries Financial Analysis Bookkeeping

Career Experience

MDB ENTERPRISE LTD – HAROLD ROAD, NASSAU, NP

Accounts Supervisor, 2021 to 2022

Established internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation. Oversee preparation of business activity reports, and annual budgets. Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards. Files quarterly tax returns, business license renewal & NIB. Audits accounts to ensure compliance with regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit. Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies. Provides financial analysis. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. Key Contributions:

Manages the accounting staff who are responsible for preparing VAT offline spreadsheet, billing, collections, payroll, and all other daily task.

Coordinates training for new staff and identified training needs for current staff.

Maintained fixed assets and depreciation register.

Post JE’s

Facilitate month end & year end closing process.

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NI LIMITED/ECHO WATER – BACARDI ROAD, NASSAU, NP

Accounts Officer, 2017 to 2021

Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements as well as VAT returns. Preparing reports for management and board members. Pass journal entries into correct accounts. Perform several routine tasks, such as preparing international wire transfer, bi-weekly check runs, handling petty cash, maintaining chart of accounts, updating prepayments and accruals, performing bank reconciliations, crafting daily cash report for all bank accounts, responsible for collections, as well as managing accounts payables & receivables. Prepared payroll in the absence of the paymaster, execute numerous day-today accounting tasks by supervising the cashier.

Key Contributions:

Analyzed and reviewed monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet and P&L statements for financial accuracy.

Supported audit process by coordinating with auditors.

Identified and fixed material accounting errors in financial transactions that caused discrepancies in AR & AP accounts.

Evaluated systems data in close collaboration with the Financial Controller. LUCAYAN WATERSPORTS & TOURS S&A GIFT SHOP ZODIAC ENTERPRISES – FREEPORT, GB BOOKKEEPER, 2015 to 2017

Oversaw financial data and ensured compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable/receivable and payroll, while posting daily financial entries. Performed daily accounting tasks, such as bank reconciliation, monthly financial reporting, and general ledger entries. Posted day-to-day sales transactions along with cash and credit card deposits concurrently prepared bi-weekly payroll and weekly check run. Key Contributions:

Posted inventory journal entries, updated inventory spreadsheet monthly, and reconciled inventory accounts.

Maintained VAT recoverable offline spreadsheet for LWS, RR, and S&A, while reconciling offline VAT recoverable spreadsheet with QB registers.

Performed responsibilities above and beyond job description by serving as supervisor to manage the accounting team. Additional experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk for FSBAS (Freeport Small Business Bookkeeping Solutions) Education and Credentials

MS in Accounting with a CPA Emphasis, Expected Completion Date: 2025 Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance, 2019 Ashworth College, Norcross Georgia

Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration, 2015 Ashworth College, Norcross Georgia

Bookkeeping Diploma - Certified Bookkeeper, 2017

Ashworth College, Norcross Georgia

QuickBooks Online Certification- (Certified ProAdvisor), 2016 Technical Skills:

QuickBooks, MS Excel, and MS Word

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