ASHLEY POTTS
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PROFILE
A driven business professional that projects confidence, enthusiasm and motivation, who works well individually and in collaborative team settings. Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Trustworthy with personal and sensitive information requiring confidentiality.
EDUCATION
Trent University 2012
Honors Bachelor of Arts Business Administration Peterborough, ON. Canada
- Accounting, Finance, and Real Estate Investing.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Quickbooks, Quicken, Simply Accounting (Accounting system)
Riley (Internal accounting system; Specialty Fashion Group)
Microsoft Dynamics AX (Accounting system)
Vision (Property Investment Management System)
TMS, GMS, Travel Online (Internal management systems; Australia Art Council)
Wrike (Project management)
Egnyte (File sharing)
MRI (Property Investment Management System)
COGNOS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jones Lang LaSalle July 2016 to present
Assistant Property Manager Chatswood, Australia
Coordinated monthly reporting, calculating accruals and performed arrears management
Prepared reports such as; Property Performance Report for monthly presentations
Liaised with Landlords and tenants while assisting facilities management Specialty Fashion Group January 2016 to June 2016
Sales Audit Officer/ Assistant Financial Accountant Sydney, Australia
Sales audit and cash management functions for all Rivers stores (approximately 160 stores)
Reconciled cash account and effecting GL accounts to internal accounting software
Responsible for all accounting duties regarding new or closing store(s).
Weekly franchise calculations and payments for approximately 30 stores
Completed all investigations of audit exceptions by month end
Provided training and support for stores in the use of POS systems (specifically on end of day tasks and reconciliations)
Ensure all critical path deadlines are met for all store movement tasks such as ensuring stores are completing their banking (minimally two times a week)
Process improvement to achieve efficiencies
Annies People August to December 2015
Painter/ Decorator Australia
Confer with clients to determine their needs for paint and decoration. Australia Art Council January to June 2015
Payments & Travel Coordinator Sydney, Australia
Analyzed Grant applications set out by organization confirming client’s information provided was legitimate and up to Government standards.
Created new policies and procedures regarding grant payment steps internally.
Trained new finance members in the accounts payable policies and procedures.
Managed travel bookings – domestic & international for staff and clients.
Reconciled credit card, travel credit card, and cab charge payments for all members across the organization.
Leighton Properties January to February 2015
Host- Concierge Sydney Australia
Guided clients through site inspections of their apartments/flats, discussing conditions regarding the final stages of the sale and property take over. Campus Suites LP. 2012 - 2014
Financial Analyst Toronto, ON
Designed and developed market research plans by data mining for cost analysis and to determine feasibility for potential projects. Ex. completion of market study for property development, and suggesting rents for student housing by researching surrounding properties, student enrollment, students seeking housing etc.
Created cost allocation schedules for special projects or potential projects regarding student housing for the President to make investment decisions.
Assisted on projects and assignments and other duties that are assigned within the business. Ex. Participated in the completion of RFQ’s (Request for Quotation)
Determined the cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data for the office.
Increased productivity by creating accounting applications to enhance monthly foreign exchange reconciliations.
Financial Assistant 2008 – 2012
Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts.
Completed reconciliation and balancing of bank accounts, as well as making bank deposits.
Prepared financial statements regarding cash position and expense reports (P&L) such as company spending and bank balances (weekly, monthly and quarterly).
Administration of legal documents required for a corporate re-organization. Molson Brewery 2009- 2011
Marketing/ Promotional Representative Peterborough, ON
Dealt with current and prospective customers in regards to brand awareness for products and events. Took initiative and staged parties and events to assist public relations. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND ACTIVIES
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Trent University Varsity Soccer Team (Captain) 2008 – 2011 Varsity Athlete competing Provincially Peterborough, ON Pickering Soccer Club 2006- 2015
Athlete and Volunteer
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Trent University 2008 – 2012
Volunteer Peterborough, ON
Bike for Cure
Represented Trent Athletics and participated in a 24 hour cycling event, raising funds for Cancer.
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