Accounting Professional

OPAL MARTIN

***-**** ***** ****** *******, ON M*P 3B4 416-***-**** ***********@*****.***

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual with over fifteen years’ experience, possessing sound analytical, logical and problem-solving skills. Committed to providing excellent service to accomplish organizational goals. A dedicated team-builder with proven interpersonal, administrative and computer skills as well as the ability to work independently and organise workload in an effective manner while completing tasks timely and with accuracy.

CORE SKILLS

Focused and Decisive

High capacity for clear and logical

reasoning

Excellent written and verbal

communication

Consistent and Organized

Flexible and Resourceful in solving issues

High-level Customer Service

Dedicated to continuous learning

Highly developed analytical and research

skills

Proficient in all MS Office Suite

applications

Academic knowledge of HRIS

Loyal and Dependable

Financial and Banking experience

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Assisted in the implementation of the wire transfer system at Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited

Assisted in the preparation of job description for utility officer at Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited

Assisted in the preparation of procedure manual for functions of Bank Reconciliation Officer and Fund Administrator.

EDUCATION

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology (April 2015) Human Resource Management Graduate Certificate

Manchester Business School - UK (2001-2005)

Finance and Management (Post Graduate Diploma)

University of Technology Jamaica (1985-1988)

Diploma in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JAMAICA MONEY MARKET BROKERS LIMITED

Fund Administrator – Pension- Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited – 2009 to 2014

Prepared accounting entries, reconciliations, analyses, audit schedules and supported the audit process of all Pension Funds under administration’

Produced and submitted financial statements for superannuation plans and retirement scheme.

Processed contributions and refunds due to members on termination or retirement.

Liaised with insurance companies and actuaries to source annuities for pension payments, prepare option letters and arrangement settlement.

Prepared annual pension statements, annual reports and trustee reports

Record maintenance and administrative duties

Supported compliance and reporting requirements of Regulatory authorities

Prepared and submitted correspondence to Custodians of Mutual Funds

Liaised with external and internal personnel to garner and provide information

Maintained and verified records of vacation, sick, emergency and other leave for full-time and part-time staff members.

Prepared correspondence to banks and other financial institutions as required

Communicated financial and management information to senior, non-finance staff in an effective manner.

Accountant II – Treasury- Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited – 1997 to 2009

Processed local and international wire transfers.

Processed F/X transactions.

Managed cash positions of traders by monitoring overall cash flow of approximately 90 bank accounts to avoid overdrafts or excess balances in accounts

Ensured timely payments were made to brokers and regulators

Protected client confidentiality by maintaining strong commitment to privacy of client personal information

Created positive client experience by meeting their needs quickly, professionally and accurately.

Prepared correspondence to banks and other financial institutions as required. REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Contact this candidate