Accounting

Accountant Payroll Clerk

Qualifications Profile

Seasoned, dynamic, and analytical professional, offering more than 24 years of experience in business accounting, office management, payroll processing, and customer service. Armed with excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving aptitudes. Effective at collaborating and establishing positive working relationships with diverse groups of individuals. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Areas of Expertise

Financial Analysis and Documentation

Strategic Planning and Implementation

General Ledger and Financial Statement Reconciliation

Profit and Loss (P&L) Administration

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Business Process Improvement

Relevant Experience

Jamaica Fire Brigade Headquarters, Kingston, Jamaica (1993–2017)

Internal Auditor (Audit Department) 2009–2017

Ensured compliance of headquarter’s accounting and operational policies with the government rules and regulations.

Analyzed documents including reports, statements, records, and memos.

Handled the preparation of reports and documents regarding audits for internal record.

Examined audit results and create new methods to decrease unnecessary costs.

Career Highlights:

Attained the Team Leader for the Year recognition in 2014.

Spearheaded the implementation of new payroll package in 2013.

Accounting Technician (Accounts Department) 2005–2009

Took charge of preparing general ledger and bank reconciliation statements for all accounts.

Oversaw cashier with handling of checks, cash, and cash equivalent.

Performed key tasks, including inspecting source documents and evaluating financial operations.

Managed accounting records including registers, ledgers, and journals.

Earlier Positions Held:

Accounting Supervisor (Salaries Department)

Accounting Clerk (Salaries Department)

Other Experience

Chinese American Planning COUNCIL, New York, NY

Home Care Aide (2 Night Shifts) 2017–Present

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of the West Indies Kingston, Jamaica

Activities

Chairperson, Jamaica Fire Brigade Events Planning Committee

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