Ivonne Fernandez
Bookkeeper
Over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance roles.
Proactive in streamlining procedures / adept at multitasking and quick learner.
Excellent computer skills, Microsoft (Excel, Word) and Simple Accounting.
Detail-oriented professional committed to efficiency and thoroughness. Works well independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Proven ability to process high volume of work accurately and meet critical deadlines with attention to detail.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Trial Balance
Payroll
Collections
Journal Entries and General Ledger
Account and Bank Reconciliations
Expense Tracking and Reports
Client Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Herrera Consultants, Mississauga ON
General Accounting Firm providing full cycle accounting services to diverse registered and incorporated business.
General Accountant / Bookkeeper
2011 to date
Internal Bank Reconciliations & Entries in Accounting Software (Simply Accounting)
Manage Accounts Payables
Manage Account Receivable & Invoicing
Analyze transactions and prepare journal entries for the General Ledger
Prepare trial balance
Prepare Year-end Records
Prepare & Process Payroll & Source Deductions
Prepare Government Slips, (HST,WSIB, T5018)
Reconcile accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Assist with preparation of Financial Statements and other year-end closing activities
Take on clerical-administrative duties as need (eg.: filing, scanning, sending correspondence to customers, vendors, faxed past due invoices
Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana City, Cuba
The Hotel Nacional de Cuba, a historic luxury hotel.
General Accountant / Auditor / Payroll / Inventory
2000 - 2007
Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
Calculate and enter employee absence days, deductions, bonuses and overtime
Prepare monthly payroll for over 600 employees
Prepare bank check for payrolls
Guests check in/out operations
Review hotel’s outlets daily sales
Check that end of day financial closure matches with the money deposited in the bank at the end of day
Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports
Perform inventory of different storehouses such as licuor, cutlery and linen goods
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
University of Havana, Cuba
University Degree in Business: 1996 (Assessed by the University of Toronto)
References Furnished Immediately upon Request