RESUME
Chantel Jorie Sharlene Simons Smith
“Channest Place”
#** ******* **** ****, ******’s Bay CR 04
P.O. Box 3105, Hamilton HM NX
Telephone: 441-***-**** Cellular: 441-***-****
Email: *******@******.**
Career
Objective: Seeking a career opportunity in an organization with a challenging environment of
management and accounting tasks that will utilize my acquired experience and commitment to
excellence.
Education
1997-1998 Master of Arts in Human Resources Development and Management, Webster
University, Hamilton, Bermuda. A Dual masters degree with a curriculum designed to
develop professionals in human resources development who have both a broad conceptual
understanding of human resources development and managerial leadership skills together with
a "working knowledge" of a wide range of individual, group, and organization development
strategies and tactics. This combination will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities that
are relevant in a wide variety of different human resources development settings and roles.
1990-1993 Bachelor of Science in Management Science. Kean University of New Jersey, Morris
Avenue, Union 07083, New Jersey. A Combination of techniques and computer applications
with recent advances in the behavioral sciences to prepare for managerial decision making. A
curriculum designed to develop a capacity for professional growth and preparation for
managerial positions in areas of general management, **accounting, human resources and
marketing.
1989-1990 University of Maryland University College, U.S.N.A.S., Bermuda. Courses in English 101,
Zoology 100, Sociology 101. Nine semester hours. City College of Chicago, U.S.N.A.S.
Bermuda. Courses in Accounting BUS 101, Basic Algebra. Six semester hours.
1985-1989 Bermuda College Roberts Avenue, Devonshire, Certification: Fashion Design, Bookkeeping,
Basic Writing Skills.
Professional
Development
2001-2003 New York Institute of Finance – Professional Certification in Investment Analysis.
Provides instruction in qualitative and quantitative analysis of both the equity and fixed-
income products. Courses include financial statement analysis, value-at-risk computations,
high-yield analysis, and asset/liability management. Courses: - Mergers & Acquisitions,
Portfolio Management 1& 2, Fundamentals of Hedge Funds, Fixed Income Securities 1,
Equities 1, Brokerage Operations, Introduction to the City
Full-Time
Experience:-
May-Sept 2012 Consultant, J.P. Morgan Private Equity Fund Services, Shroaders Building, 131 Front Street,
Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda. Reporting of daily cash movements using several online banking software:
Standard chartered, JP Morgan Access, Northern Trust, Deutsche Bank, RBS Banking HSBC. Preparing
the monthly bank reconcilations. Preparation of financial statements, Updating Client information in
various databases. Administration Tasks as they fall due using various software; - Fundsmagic,
Intralinks, JP Morgan Access, Investran, E-front, Sharepoint, SSO America, Nice call back systems.
Courses Completed; 2011-2012 Anti-Money Laundering Program for Treasury and Securities Services
– May 8th.2012 International Sanctions Training Program – July 23. Privacy Awareness – May 9th
1997- 2011 Controller and Vice President of Operations I.I.D. PARTNERS LTD (Hedge Fund), 32
Parliament Street, Hamilton, Bermuda. Responsible for the accurate daily processing,
settlement and reconciliation of the operating activity of an investment portfolio in excess of
US $500 Million. Liaison with traders, brokers, custodian and clients, as required, to
effectively perform duties and resolve outstanding issues. Perform investment research and
maintain database of fundamental financial data for securities traded on the Japanese,
American and European stock markets. Responsible preparation of yearly financial statements,
for in-house accounting systems and maintenance of proper books of account for the business
and related companies. Establish procedures and train staff to ensure the timely and accurate
processing, update and maintenance of information. Co-coordinating all required employee
benefits including the liaison with the Immigration department for work permits.
1996 – 1997 Accounts Assistant, Realm Insurance Services Ltd, Victoria Hall, Victoria Street Hamilton.
Recording, posting and reconciling of all foreign and local transactions for various companies.
Payment, recording and processing of all creditors as they fall due. Reconciling all bank
statements for various companies. Assisted with the miscellaneous tasks on other accounts for
various departments. Processing incoming cash for claims, R/I Recoveries and premiums.
1994-1996 Assistant Accountant, Atlantic Corporate Management, #82 South
Shore Warwick. The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist the Account
Executive in the maintenance of a portfolio of International Shipping Insurance and
Investment companies. The scope of the accounting work undertaken will fall under the
general description of accounting to trial balance. Duties;- maintenance of the relevant cash
data and daily postings to New Views System., Payment, recording and processing of all
creditors as they fall due. Recording and processing all transactions using the bankline system,
weekly preparation of the cash report, maintenance of the voyage data base records, assistance
in the finalizing of treasurer’s report. Preparation of detailed analysis on the accounting
records as requested by an account executive. Preparation of weekly payroll for SurfSide
Properties. Reconciling of cash balances on a daily basis as reported, recording of income
figures and cash balances on a daily basis as reported, recording daily the occupancy statistics
figures and the preparation of the monthly occupancy statistical report, preparation and
issuance of all broker contracts and confirmations.
1993-1994 Accounting Assistant in Captive Management Department, American International
Company Limited, Richmond Road, Hamilton. With the general direction and supervision of
unit supervisor, performed a wide variety of accounting/clerical tasks, for a portfolio of client
companies. Duties;- Maintained sets of books, performing reconciliation’s, preparation of
regular and ad-hoc reports. Responsible for all entries to general ledger of assigned companies.
Prepared on a timely basis;- all client reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly and
annual reports of assigned companies,. Ensured timely collection of all receivable, actioned all
authorized payments. Monitored cash flow through local banks. Liases with the client,
appointed auditors and other external parties as required. Assisted with the miscellaneous tasks
on other accounts of units. Assisted in the development of automated routines on the
mainframe and PC.
1988-1990 Accounting Clerk in the Finance Department, Appleby, Spurling & Kempe, Cedar House,
41 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton. Finance Department.Reconciling G/L accounts. Preparing
disbursements. Accounts Payable - Posting disbursements through the Manac accounts
system. Reconciling statements at month end, Experience with Fieldlink.
References will be provided upon request