LORNA BARRAMEDA RAMIREZ
Suite ** ***** McQueen Road, Edmonton AB T5N 3L7
780-***-**** *****************@*****.***
PROFILE
Over 10 years experience in accounting and bookkeeping
Strong educational background (Bachelor Degree in Accountancy)
Thoroughly familiar with general accounting practices and procedures, full accounting cycle, administrative work, customer related work
Continuously completed all assignments accurately and on time
Dedicated, motivated, dependable and highly organized
Received Accelerated Accounting Certificate from NAIT (2013)
Awarded Certificate of Completion in Accountant’s Bridging Program - Communications for Internationally Educated Professionals from EMCN (2013)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Computer Programs
Completed Training Course in Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) Level I and II
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Account Services Representative Nov. 6, 2013 - Present
Technology and Operations, Royal Bank of Canada
Receiving and Preparation of Deposits for processing.
Processed Business Deposits (Strap Deposits, Multiple Deposits, High Speed Currency Processing, ATM Deposits, Compass).
Reconciled proof to inventory report, organized & filed cash book/vouchers
Bookkeeper 1999-2003
Acme Pawnshops Inc., Manila Philippines
Handled books of accounts for 7 branches of the company
Summarized adjusting entries and prepared schedules of advances to branches
Allocated administrative expenses to branches such as utilities and transportation allowance
Summarized pledge and sales of jewelry including lay-away plans
Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements and financial statements
Monitored fixed assets of the company and planned-depreciation schedules
Assisted the Controller in preparing annual corporate tax returns and employee tax return
Accountant 1997-1998
Country Club Shares Specialist Broker, Inc., Manila Philippines
Handled revolving fund and accounts payable of the company
Established monthly schedule of accounts receivable and accounts payable
Managed the purchase and distribution of office supplies
Maintained updated payments of monthly dues of the company
Administered the issuance and deposits of all receipts
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Maintained schedule and control of supplies inventory
Calculated and submitted annual income tax returns to Bureau of Internal Revenue
Handled payroll of more than 50 employees including the executives
Entrusted to manage money and confidential matters regarding owner's personal accounts
Bookkeeper 1995-1997
Council for Health and Development, Inc., Manila Philippines
Maintained record of books of accounts of the company
Managed preparation of monthly trial balance and annual financial reports
Handled schedule of accounts payable and accounts receivable
Updated inventory schedule of fixed assets including its depreciation
Processed weekly payroll for the 40 person staff complement
Accounting Assistant 1993-1994
Institute of Social Order, Manila Philippines
Handled cash receipts books and cash disbursement book
Managed the inventory control of properties and equipment
Assisted the Finance Officer in completing payroll of 52 employees
Attended to bank transactions including daily deposits of cash
Accountant 1988-1993
Sanlift Engineering Services, Manila Philippines
Directed all bookkeeping functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, journal entry, billing and collections and monthly financial reporting
Compiled and presented detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Auditor's perusal
Implemented an ATM payroll processing eliminating the risk of handling cash
Created and implemented accounting policies and practices as well as filing system
Met deadlines on time including financial reports
Supervised 3 employees responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll administration with full accountability for training.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Cashier / Store Clerk 2012
Salvation Army Thrift Store, Edmonton AB Night Housekeeper 2012
Greater Edmonton Foundation Senior Housing, Edmonton AB
School Volunteer Work 2004-2011
Manila, Philippines
EDUCATION
Accelerated Accounting 2013
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton AB, Canada
Bachelor in Accountancy 1987
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila Philippines