CAREER PROFILE
I am a result-driven dedicated professional with over 10 years of working in Accounting, Customer Service, Inventory, Guest Relations, Systems Administration and Sale. During my professional work experience, I have utilized my knowledge in Data Entry and working with different Computer Software (Accounting and Payroll) to prepare inventory control worksheets, prepare accounting schedules – payables and receivables as well as plan organize and execute various training programs that have resulted in an improved workforce productivity to meet industry standards, and overall enterprise productivity.
As System Administrator my responsibilities included ensuring the Point of Sale Terminals are maintained and operational to meet the daily service requirements.
I am a strategist who believes in mentoring and inspiring a team to realize the organization’s goals through proper planning, coordination, execution, evaluation, and reporting activities.
I am proficient in using Microsoft Dynamics GP, Kronos, Quick Books, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
**************@*****.***
HOBBIES
Meeting and interacting with people-conducting fitness programs,
Playing Soccer, Training, Coaching & Mentoring individuals - especially young adult to realize their full potential.
WORK EXPERIENCE
United Community Options of South Florida
November 2022-Present
Payroll Specialist
Prepare and process payroll files.
Generate payroll statistics report (Pivot Tables & Valic Reports) to show year-to-date figures – employee pay cheque and employee pay history by departments.
Process and submit payroll tax deductions for accounting and auditing purposes.
Accounts Payables
Verify invoices in Precoro and prepare cheques to make payments
Audit information in Precoro to ensure all remittances are made according to payment cycle
Billing and Coding Specialist
Facilitate the Audit of Cheques against Invoices to ensure correctness before cheques are dispatched to clients
Petty Cash Clerk
Receives Cash remittance from Bank and verifies total against cash breakdown
Prepare for dispatch the cash and spreadsheet for the different Business Units in Miami
Drax Hall Estate Ltd., Drax Hall, St Ann, Jamaica and Club Caribbean (Subsidiary Company), Salem, Runaway Bay, St Ann. Jamaica
March 2012-October 2023
Accounting Specialist and Sales & Marketing Associates
Prepare payroll and file relevant taxes with the Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for employees and company.
Prepare Income and Expenditure statements for audit.
Process invoices - receivables and payables.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Maintain electronic banking platform-ensure transactions are reviewed and authorized against invoices within the agreed - on payment periods
Property Management – ensuring properties are maintained and the relevant utility fees are paid, and lease or rental payments are collected and credited to relevant accounts based on agreement.
Mystic Dining, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
June 2012-October 2023
System Administrator
Accounting Specialist
Sales & Marketing Associate Supervisor
Guest Relations and Inventory Supervisor
Preparing payroll and file relevant taxes with the Inland Revenue Department for employees and company
Assist in preparing Marketing and Sales information for Guests (Tourists and Locals) to increase guests visits from Cruise ships and Hotels and actively participate in deliverables
Audit and verify on-line transactions – receivables and payables.
Prepare Income and Expenditure statements.
Enter invoices-receivables and payables and prepare cheques or online payment entry for suppliers.
Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation statements.
Prepare bank deposits (USD, JMD, CAD, GBP) from daily sales.
Create and prepare inventory sheets.
Provide supervision (and training based on performance gaps and new policy guidelines) for workers in my span of control – waiters, waitresses, inventory clerk, cashiers, bartenders.
Fisherman’s Point Hotel, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
February 2011-June 2011
Accounting Specialist
Prepare payroll and file relevant taxes with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) for employees and company.
Prepare Income and Expenditure statements.
Process invoices-receivables and payables.
Reconcile monthly bank statements.
Jamaica Grande Hotel, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
June 2011-October 2011
Guest Relations Officer/Front Office Agent
Process arriving and departing guests.
Respond to queries from guests on property.
Liaise with reservation and sales to ensure effective and efficient preparation for guests’ arrival and departure.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Accounting and Finance (Professional Level) – Northern Caribbean University (2023)
Organizational Bachelors (BSc.) - Human Resource Management - (2023) - The Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), National Training Agency, Jamaica
Front Office Agent Level 2 (2012) - The National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET)
High School Diploma – Cody High School (2005-2007) – Business Education, American History and Physical Training
High School Diploma – York Castle High School (1999-2004) - Business Education, Integrated Science and Social Studies
SOFT SKILLS
Interpersonal
Customer Service
Communication
Coaching & Mentoring
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer Coach Under 12 Flag Football Team – Miami Lakes Optimist Park
Kaare Dale Edwards-Lewis
Payroll Specialist, Accounting Specialist, Sales & Marketing Associate, Systems Administrator, Guest Relations and Inventory Supervisor
17640 NW 73rd Ave, Apt. 200
Hialeah, Florida 33015
Telephone : 786-***-****