Radcliffe Downer

Accountant

New York, NY

acyvme@r.postjobfree.com - 347-***-****

I am qualified professional with verifiable success in managing the financial affairs of several corporations. Managing projects and achieving organizational growth objectives with limited resources. An excellent and effective communicator, through a warm approach whilst sharing knowledge of best practice, with the ability to build key relationships with colleagues, staff, vendors and customers. Delivering outstanding results by bringing out the best in a team through support, mentoring and coaching. Self-motivated and dedicated to continuous development, thrives and relishes any new challenge. Someone who could be a valuable asset to any forward thinking organization.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accountant

Montego Bay Marine Park Trust Limited - May 2013 to October 2016 Non-profit organization charged with the protection and preservation of Montego Bay's Marine environment; funded by various Government Agencies, Local and International Donors. Sole Accountant with responsibilities for all financial operation, supervise office and field personnel.

• Implement computerized accounting system and procedures.

- Spearheaded change in various reporting formats and styles for better accountability.

• Prepare all accounting documents; including monthly financial statements, bank reconciliations, filing of all government taxes.

• Prepare working papers for external audit.

• Assist executive director in general administration, staff supervision.

• Assist Board of Directors to identifying and correcting critical problems; reduced and streamlined overhead expenses, overhauled and improved operating processes and systems, to developed opportunities for financial earnings used to supplement project funding and staff welfare.

• Prepare and monitor annual budgets

- Analyze budgets and recommend effective use of resources and procedures

• Prepare and present financial report to Board of Directors, and special assignments.

- Analyzed and advise on business operation

Proprietor/ Manager

Downer's Cafeteria - September 2004 to June 2014

Proprietor/Manager of a school based restaurant catering to a school population of approximately sixteen hundred (1,600) students;

• Recruiting, hiring and training of all staff to meet the business objectives.

• Creative planning of menu to appeal to taste of students and teachers.

• Improved customer experience and satisfaction through surveys and successful marketing strategy.

• Monitored pricing with customer enabling maximization of profit and minimum losses.

• Success managed of business operation and financial strategy. Chief Executive Officer

Tiwad Distributors Limited - May 2003 to June 2004 May 2003 - June 2004

Private owned companies involved in Meat Distribution Business, and Automotive Paint Supplier. Recruited to and successfully startup operation of the Meat distribution business in a very competitive market, and made the then struggling automotive paint operation a success.

• Management decisions and implementation of short and long term plans,

• Staffing

• Developed and prepared reporting structure for staff/sales team resulting in better accountability and efficiency.

• Built relationships with sales team and customers

- Implementing programs and strategies to ensure greater market share

- Monitored price with major customers to enabling greater profits

• Risk assessment and monitoring

• Formulation and implementation of internal control procedures.

• Ensure high moral and integrity in the company

• Report directly to the Chairman, and Board of Directors.

• Planning all sales and marketing strategies to increase competitiveness.

• Presentation of financial performance to Chairman. Financial Controller, and Administrator

Panache Trading Limited - 2002 to April 2003

0ctober 2002 - June 2003

Private owned companies involved in Distribution of Dry Foods. Recruited to save embattled companies faced with tax issues

• Manage the Accounting Department,

• Recruit and train all staff (inclusive of warehouse personnel)

• Supervise accounting department; review monthly financial statements; ensure all statutory obligations are met; Prepare budgets; Implementation of Accounting procedures.

• Attend Tax Court hearings

• Successfully negotiate payment for tax arrears

• Successfully maintaining full compliance for all current tax obligations

• Created a workable relationship between Companies and Tax Authority

• Create work incentive program for staff

• Staff Appraisals

Accountant

HARTS Group of Companies - Montego Bay, MD - March 1993 to May 2002 Diversified Group of Companies involved Seaport Management, Garment manufacturing exclusively for export to U.S.A., and Export Farming.

Accountant

Hardware & Port and Stevedoring Division - May 1998 to 2002 Administrative, Hardware & Port and Stevedoring Division Preparation of monthly financial statements for ten (10) companies, which made up this Division.

• Provided valuable recommendations to improve efficiency and productivity of the accounts department,

• Conducted staff appraisal,

• Supervised staff members in my work group.

• Ensuring work deadlines are met.

• Prepare working papers for our yearly audits.

Accountant

Farming Division - 1993 to 1998

Preparation of monthly financial statements for all companies in the Farming Division. This Division consisted of six (6) companies, of involving in the exportation of Anthurium, Uniq fruit (Ugli) and papaya to the United States, UK and Europe.

• Reconciled general ledger accounts to sub-ledgers

• Prepared local and foreign currencies bank reconciliation

• Supervised work team

• Reviewed work done by team members

• Prepared working papers for annual external audits

• Prepared monthly tax returns.

Staff Accountant

Price Waterhouse (PWC) - June 1988 to February 1993 External/independent auditor- auditing the financial records of clients and expressing an opinion on the Component worked on. Also attending and observing stock counts, prepare tax computation and preparing financial statements for Partners review.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration

Northern Caribbean University

1997

Certificate in Business Studies

College of Arts

1986 to 1987

B.E.C. in Business and Finance

Montego Bay Community College

1985 to 1986

SKILLS

Peachtree Accounting (10+ years), Microsoft Office (10+ years) AWARDS

Outstanding Parent

November 2001

National Award in Jamaica, W.I.

Dedicated Service Award

HART Group of Companies, Jamaica WI

GROUPS

Member of Parish Advisory Board for 4-H Clubs in Jamaica 2015 to 2016

Board involved in planning all promotional and fundraising activities of 4-H Clubs in Western Jamaica. Executive Member – Missions Committee of Montego Bay New Testament Church of God

2013 to 2015

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• People management

• Coordinating with others

• Critical thinking

• Judgment and Decision Making

• Driving

• Negotiation

• Complex Problem Solving

• Creativity

• Change Management

• Service Orientation

• Cognitive Flexibility

• Computer Literature

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