Accounts Receivable Receivables
Resume:
Kathy-Ann Rampersad-Pyankaroo Resume *
Kathy-Ann Rampersad-Pyankaroo
Resumé
Address: * ******** ******, ******* ****, New Jersey, 07465 Email: **********@*****.***
Mobile: 1-862-***-****
Objective:
To bring together high levels of client satisfaction for my employer’s organization through hard work, out-of-the-box thinking and my dynamic personality. I would be highly privileged to apply my accounting skills, along with the knowledge gained through my work experience to benefit your organization. I seek a work environment that allows me to utilize my experience, knowledge and eagerness in the field of accounting. Significant Accomplishments
A.A Laquis (Trinidad) Limited
Reduce Accounts Receivable Days from 123 Days to <95 Days Implemented a system to ensure that daily deposits are prepared and balanced effectively.
Reduce the >90Days overdue amount from 8% to <1% (in my control).
Improved the internal controls processes to ensure that all monies received are accounted for.
Implemented a soft filing system to address queries within the hour. Stork Technical Service Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Got promoted based on performance and moved to three (3) accounting positions during my time at Stork.
Collected and sorted out outstanding Tax refunds within 6 months of being in the Accounting and Tax Specialist position.
Obtained training on Peachtree and became a Super user as well as one of the key users in the SAP project
S.M Jaleel and Company Limited
Promoted within 6 months in two different Positions (JDL Accountant and Assistant Accounts Receivables Accountant).
Reduced the >90 Days Aged receivables from $4 mil plus to under $2.5 mil.
Power user for Microsoft AX Dynamics Accounts Receivables Module.
Reduce the monthly closing inventory variance from 25,000 cases to less than 100 cases over a period of three (3) months.
Reduced the month end close off days from 10 to 3 and salesmen’s shortages from $4.5 mil to less than $2.5 mil over a period of six (6) months. Kathy-Ann Rampersad-Pyankaroo Resume 2
Significant Accomplishments continued:
Hyline Label Company Limited
Implemented a New payroll package and accounting system for managing the export of accounts receivables (DacEasy)
Indus Merchant Limited/Preetanjali’s Limited
Implemented the Accounting system which was performed on Peachtree and Excel.
Designed the Payroll process on Microsoft Excel for automatic calculations of statutory deductions.
Education
Pursuing A.C.C.A Level 3.
In 2004 achieved Certificate in Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
In 2000 achieved CXC Certificate:
o English A,
o Mathematics,
o Principles of Accounts,
o Principles of Business,
o Information Technology,
o Spanish.
Professional Training:
Supervisory Management (April 2017)
Supervisory Management (Nov 2013)
Industrial Relations Training (May 2014)
Project Management (Oct - Nov 2014)
Computer literacy Skills
Knowledge of accounting packages:
o Peachtree,
o DacEasy,
o Auto Pay,
o Micro-pay,
o Flexmate,
o Microsoft AX Dynamics and FX,
o People Soft,
o S.A.P.
o GDMS
o VAI
o Macola,
Knowledge of Microsoft Office:
o Microsoft Word,
o Microsoft Excel,
o Microsoft PowerPoint,
o Microsoft Outlook Express.
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Professional Experience:
International Project Initiatives Limited
General Manager- Finance and Operations, July 2022 to April 2024
Responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the organization by providing leadership in:
o All financial matters, including budget development, planning & reporting; managing the accounts, payroll and financial reporting of projects and overheads
o All operational matters, including managing HR requirements and overseeing activities to ensure safe and cost-effective management o To work as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT) to contribute financial and operational expertise in the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, practices, funding proposals and applications
o To interact with the Managing Director and Senior Construction Manager, by providing financial reports and information to ensure sound financial and operational governance
o To work closely with the Finance, Sales and Marketing, Procurement and Corporate Service to provide financial and operational monitoring and controls on all project works and activities, including producing reports and overseeing analysis of data and budget administration
o To maintain a system that enables strong internal controls as well as ensuring compliance with corporate tax regulations. Accountant, February 2020 to June 2022
Manage and direct the review and preparation of all periodic accounting and financial reporting, budgets and variance analysis.
Be a business partner of the operations of the group of companies, understand their needs with respect to financial performance, and identify trends and issues, which might impact their current or future operations.
Understand the needs of the SLT with respect to financial performance, and identify trends and issues, which might impact their current or future operations.
Generate, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual operating results/financials, inclusive of receivables and profitability reports, for each department, to the SLT to provide them with an understanding of the financial performance.
Provide coaching, guidance and support, set professional development plans to assist employees of the accounting team to reach their full potential through the performance management process.
Identify and improve business processes that reflect the changes in the financial industry in the Caribbean and provide effective and service- oriented support, when required.
Provide strategic analysis as required to drive improved decision-making and streamline financial activities.
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Work with the SLT to ensure financial management reporting and processes are in place to support the growth and future needs of the business.
Professional Experience cont’d:
Review the project evolution on a regular basis to identify projects that are over budget, complete or under earning against the estimates of the project progress; and maintain lines of communication between project managers and other team leads regarding project performance.
Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll clearing accounts and review statutory remittances.
Identify underperforming projects through analyzing key indicators - Work In Progress (WIP), Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Account Receivables (AR), etc.; and maintain lines of communication between project managers and other team leads regarding project performance.
Perform analyses for special projects or special needs and to prepare relevant advice and direction to management as required.
Provide guidance to department/business unit leaders on proposal submissions, pricing, costing and margins, as required.
Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Manage and maintain the relationship with the outside auditors as required to ensure accurate and timely completion of quarterly and annual audits, in addition to provide support for the annual and interim audit and supporting schedules.
Provide support to the SLT on all prospective Merger, Dissolving & Acquisition work and lead the integration process for acquired companies.
Liaise with project leads, customers and clients for collection of outstanding debts, as required
Ensure accuracy of project financial information (revenue and cost).
Oversee accounts payables regarding information on client billing, consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses.
Seek approval and write off any uncollectible receivables, labour or expenses, as directed by the project leads or department/business unit leaders.
Effectively communicate with project leads regarding contract documents; change orders and other contract modifications, approvals and any other items, which may impact billing.
Facilitate the determination of charge-out rates.
Prepare the Annual Tax Returns for the group of companies.
Ensure that all financial records and information systems (hard and soft copy) are properly organized, implemented and performed.
Provide analysis and advice to ensure that the financing requirements benefit the company in the most effective and efficient way. 4
Professional Experience cont’d:
A.A. Laquis (Trinidad) Limited
Accounts Receivables Manager, October 2015 to February 2020
Assure timely collection of monies due to corporation.
Monitor and report on deviations from credit standards.
Assure timely and accurate invoicing.
Manage cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied properly
Assure that the companies’ standard template regarding invoice sample is in place for every customer
Conduct credit checks on all customer, establish and manage limits
Make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
Weekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustments
Monthly reporting to the Board of Directors
Management of Accounts Receivables Staff (7).
Stork Technical Service Trinidad and Tobago Limited Accounting and Tax Specialist, March 2015 to October 2015
Maintenance and administration of Tax portfolio (CT,GF, BL, WHT, VAT, PAYE, H/S, NIS)
The preparation of Cost of Sales Report for the Accounting and Finance Manager on a monthly basis
The preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation and overhead analysis on a monthly basis
The preparation of Costings
Journal Uploads and Accruals
Maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset register
Maintenance and reconciliation of ‘Capital Work In Progress’ account
Maintenance of Insurance portfolio (reconcile, follow up with claims and maintain proper records)
Super User for Financial Accounting Software
Accounts Specialist, June 2013 to February 2015
Supervising and Manage the Accounts Payables function.
Manage Fixed Asset Register and General Ledger.
Manage the General Ledger and Sub ledger for Inventory.
Manage the administration of the company insurances.
Act as Compliance Officer.
Active in Monthly Management Accounting Close.
Occasional handles the Cash Flow report and Bank Reconciliation modules.
Power user for Peachtree
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Professional Experience cont’d:
Finance Assistant, February 2012 to May 2013
Supervising Accounts staff.
Reconciliation of all balance sheets items.
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation.
Preparation of Monthly cash flow forecast.
Verification of all entries posted on Peachtree to ensure accuracy of information.
Approval of all supplier payments.
Derive accruals listing from Peachtree and follow up with Purchasing Department to ensure invoices are received.
Compilation of income statement to compare with budgets and completion of variance reports stating reasons for variations.
Review of projection reports for all payables.
Review of suppliers’ reconciliation.
Preparation of Vat returns and all company taxes.
Preparation of costing for foreign purchases.
Preparation of journals, adjustments, accruals for month end accounts.
Ensure the Income Statement and Job Profitability balance.
Add new suppliers to the system.
Ensure Inventory adjustments and reconciliations are prepared monthly.
Check and Approve Wages and salaries.
Performing internal audit on the purchasing department. Caribbean Communications Network Limited
Senior Payroll Associate, October 2011 to January 2012 Ansa Automotive Limited
Assistant Accountant, June 2011 to September 2011
To prepare Financial and Managerial Accounts for one of ANSA Automotive Ltd Divisions.
To prepare CFO report for stated Division.
To prepare Quarterly and annual consol packs for stated Division.
To prepare standard monthly journals for budgeted or expected expenses.
To prepare annual budgets for stated Division as required.
To maintain the fixed assets registers for the stated Division.
To supervise the workflow and daily operation of the Accounts Receivables or Accounts Payables department as advised.
To perform any other duties, which may or may not be related to the above as requested by the CFO.
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Professional Experience cont’d:
Eve Anderson contracted BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC Expatriate Payroll Accountant, February 2011 to April 2011
Preparation of Expatriate monthly payroll.
Establish effective relationships with internal and external staff to facilitate integrate management of financial control and accounting services.
Preparation of monthly accruals Journals.
Disputing all charges that are not related to Trinidad.
Data entry of monthly overtime and allowances in SAP HR.
Calculating monthly statutory payments (P.A.Y.E, NIS and H/S.)
Reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
Preparation of variance analysis reports.
Process invoices received and upload journals in SAP.
Preparation of Annual TD4s.
eExpense Administrator, August 2010 to April 2011
Establish effective working relationships with Republic Bank and Accounts Payable Team.
Communicate areas of concern based on audits and Report policy violations.
Advice and guide employees on e-Expenses HR policies and Provide ongoing training for e-Expenses.
Monitor the interface between e-Expenses and the Financial Accounting System, guide and recommend changes in the process.
Liaise with IBM, and the e-Expenses Global Group, providing recommendations for improvements to e-Expenses within Trinidad’s business context.
Trouble-shoot and communicate with employees in solving issues concerning e-expenses, employee cash payments and the corporate credit cards.
Close out credit card accounts for employees who have left BPTT.
Timely approval of expense reports.
Scanning of expense report packages.
Introduction of e-expenses to new employees.
Reconcile data flow from e-Expenses into the Financial Accounting System.
Provide reports to accounts payable to initiate payments. Payroll Accountant, April 2010 to July 2010
Reconcile PeopleSoft and mid month payroll.
Generate Pay slips and Annual TD4 slips.
Establish effective relationships with internal and external staff to facilitate integrate management of financial control and accounting services.
Provide Reconciliations and variance data analysis to support Trail Balance month end close process.
Prepare invoices to bill out for employees on international assignment.
Deliver timely and relevant financial reports to management.
Deliver standardization and simplification process of improvements.
Responsible for timely preparation of payroll journal entries and input into the SAP system general ledger.
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Professional Experience cont’d:
S.M Jaleel and Company Limited
Accounts Receivables Manager, March 2009 to January 2010
Manage an Accounts Receivables ledger of $20 Million plus.
Manage collections for Trinidad with employee strength of 16 employees.
Recruit and train Accounts Receivables and Collections staffs, perform evaluations and salary reviews.
Apply Human Resource strategies at office level for Accounts Receivables and Collection staffs.
Implement strategies and procedures to improve the daily operation of the department.
Improved relationship with sales group through weekly meetings and expanded face to face communication.
Build relationships with external customers.
Assistant AR Accountant, December 2008 to February 2009
Daily Reporting of Sales
Inventory Reconciliation
AR Monthly Reconciliation
Preparation Monthly Collection Budgets
Credit checks, approvals and queries
Daily Cash Flow projects (when required)
Supervision of 15 employees
JDL Accountant, September 2008 to November 2008
Preparation of monthly management accounts for the subsidiary.
Analyze the variations in the cost.
To control, verify and analyze expenses.
Prepare presentation for monthly review.
Suggest areas where cost could be cut.
Conduct monthly inventory counts.
Accounts Receivables Supervisor; November 2007 to August 2008
Coordinating the Cash reporting functions of three locations and supervised accounts receivables locally.
Supervision of CSR Functions.
Monthly Reconciliation.
To identify new processes to improve effective, efficient and accurate reports
Assisting in Credit checks, approvals and queries.
Supervision of 12 employees.
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Professional Experience cont’d:
Hyline Label Company Limited
Accounts Supervisor; September 2006 to October 2007
Responsible for the management of the Accounting Department, which includes payables, receivables, inventory, payroll and reconciliation.
Bank Reconciliation (TTD and USD)
Implementation and documentation procedures for new payroll package
(Micro pay and bio-metric palm scanner)
Responsible for accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for over 100 employees and monthly payroll for over 40 employees.
Preparation of statutory payments and forms (VAT, NIS, HS, Business Levy).
Implementation of accounting systems for export receivables ( DacEasy)
Supervised up to 6 employees
Indus Merchant Limited/Preetanjali’s Limited
Director; November 2004 to September 2006
Implementation of the Accounting systems ( Peachtree and Excel)
Bank Reconciliation.
Responsible for the daily operations of the business which includes: o Managing the sales teams,
o Planning marketing strategies,
o Coordinating the accounting staff.
Directly involved in the processing of monthly payroll and statutory payment for 20 employees
Supervised up to 20 employees.
Accounts Supervisor; July 2002 to October 2004
Set up and implementation of the Accounting Package (Peachtree).
Bank Reconciliation.
Design Payroll on Microsoft Excel for automatic calculations of statutory.
Manage the accounts receivables, account payables and inventory ledgers. Accounts Clerk; Sept 2000 to June 2002
Handled the complete accounting cycle including: o Opening the accounting cycles
o Posting entries,
o Closing of accounts,
o Preparation of various accounting reports.
Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Bank Reconciliation.
Prepared sales invoices and various shipment related invoice. 9
Conducting monthly inventory stock count.
References:
Nigel Campbell – CFO, Heritage Petroleum Company Limited Mobile: 1-868-***-****
Robert Eccles
Mobile: 1-281-***-****
Email: ******.******@**.***
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