Nicolette W.
Bethel
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032
********@*****.***
Education
Walden University, United States, Minneapolis, Master of Science Accounting with CPA Emphasis, Expected gradation date December 2022
Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor of Science: Major: Business Administration & Accounting, Graduated December 2007
The Bahamas Baptist Community College, Nassau, Bahamas, Associates of Arts Degree, Major: Accounting, Graduated 2003
Experience
Kidz Medical Services: AP Specialist July 2022- Current As an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist, one of my main responsibilities is overseeing various accounting tools in processing payments due to vendors. Processing accounts receivable and analyzing the efficiency of the work orders. Building and maintaining solid ties with suppliers. Processing invoices and payroll timely and accurately, following established departmental practices. Evaluate and review purchase orders, expenses, payment periods, and other fees. Accounting tasks include maintaining accounts, documenting transactions, and reconciling books of processed accounts. Commonwealth Bank Ltd., Position: Assistant Manager, Administration 2019-2022 Responsibilities included facilities management and operational management. Day-to-day duties included procurement, inventory, and vendor management. Responsible for negotiating with the vendors to acquire cost-effective goods and services and reduce procurement expenses. Purchasing products and coordinating deals with various companies or organizations—tracking and reporting capital expenditure. Facilities management experience includes contractor management and project overseer. Manage annual liability insurance for the bank ensuring renewals are ahead of schedule and on time. Monitor and advise executive leadership on market circumstances for annual liability insurance policies. Conducts a yearly evaluation of the master vendor List and recommends changes to it— management of the business continuity strategies and recovery processes. Re-evaluate and update the bank's quarterly risk assessment forms for the risk management department. Training and supervising staff to ensure they can do their jobs successfully. 2
Commonwealth Bank Ltd., Position: Assistant Manager, Financial & Business Planning -2017- 2019
Responsibilities included tracking, monitoring and evaluating day-to-day accounting activities. Assisted with establishing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation. Reviewed the preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets. Participated in recommendations to management on short-term and long-term financial objectives and policies. Ensured compliance with institutional policies and procedures. Managed the accounting staff that were responsible for general ledger, reconciliations, fixed assets and accounts payable. Commonwealth Bank Ltd., Position: Accounts Payable Supervisor - 2011-2017 Oversee the accounts payable team, direct processing of invoices and payments, and manage expense accounts and budget reports. Analyzed expense reports and invoices for eligibility for payment. Verification and reconciliation of payment details and journals to post to general ledger. Ensured proper maintenance, filing and storage of records in case of audits. Resolved payment discrepancies with assigned vendors.
Tripoint Communications Ltd. Position: Accounts Manager - 2005-2011 Reviewed the administration and coordination of all financial reporting operations for the organization, including: the establishment and monitoring of the organization's budgets, reports to funding agencies, and the preparation and submission of financial statements. Managed the accounts payable, accounts receivable departments. Monitoring of fixed assets. Verification and reconciliation of payment details and journals to post to general ledger.
Qualifications & Achievements:
American Bankers Association Certificates, December 2021-2022
Operational Risk Management
Board and Senior Management Oversight
Enterprise Risk Management Reporting
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Measurement and Evaluation
Risk management Control Frameworks
Risk and Control Self- Assessment
Risk Monitoring
Risk Policy, Procedures and Limits
Risk Identification
Vendor Risk Management
Risk Mitigation
Team Leader Certificate
Fundamentals of Insurance, The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services, 2019 References
Available upon request
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