Accountant

PERSONAL PROFILE STATEMENT

I am a highly motivated, dedicated and ambitious professional with a history of problem solving and managing myself in moderate to high stress environments. I am seeking employment with a reputable company where I can utilize my skills and business background to the maximum. In my current position, I undertake my responsibilities with minimal supervision, mentor junior staff and motivate fellow team members.

ACHIVEMENTS

Implemented an efficient system for completing and meeting deadlines for month end and quarter end reporting during the COVID pandemic whilst working from home. This led to a faster and more efficient review for my Manager.

Certificate in Supervisory Management Skills in September 2021.

More than twelve years experience in accounting and auditing.

EDUCATION

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Level 2.

2000 - 2005 BSc Economics & Accounting Major

University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.

1993 - 2000 High School Diploma

Queen’s College Secondary School, Husbands, St. James, Barbados.

Passed nine (9) Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) subjects at General Proficiency Level, 1998.

Passed two (2) Subjects at GCE Advanced Level, 2000.

EMPLOYMENT

March 2021 - Present Senior Accountant

Brookfield International Holdings Inc. (Brookfield)

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of financial statements and liaising with internal and external audit teams.

Investigating and resolving audit findings and any account discrepancies.

Reconciling, preparing and dispatching of cash account and client deposit and loan statements.

Treasury procedures including entering transactions on major banking platforms and other treasury functions.

Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of budgets.

Reconciliation and maintenance of cash, deposit, AR, AP and loan balances.

Attending Microsoft 365 Dynamics technical calls and providing IT support where necessary.

Performing other accounting duties and training/mentoring junior staff.

June 2010 - March 2021 Corporate Accountant

Brookfield International Holdings Inc. (Brookfield)

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and reconciliation of investment portfolios.

Preparation of financial statements and liaising with internal and external audits.

Preparation and dispatching of client deposit and loan statements.

Preparation of local regulatory reports pertaining to Central Bank of Barbados and Barbados Revenue Authority.

Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.

Reconciliation and maintenance of cash, deposits and loan balances.

Treasury backup, entering transactions on the major banking platforms.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED

August 2006 - June 2010 Staff Accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barbados

Key Responsibilities

Worked in a senior auditor capacity on operational audits and stock counts. These audits included but were not limited to: banking, insurance and tourism industries.

Managed and coached junior staff in the completion of their tasks and provided training where necessary.

Taking responsibility for planning and formulating appropriate audit procedures designed to address the specific needs of clients and satisfy statutory legislation.

Established good working relationships with the client personnel and members of the audit team. Prepared and kept an updated time analysis of my work and ensured that the budget was monitored.

Other auditing procedures and duties.

May 2005 - July 2006 Income Auditor The Crane Resort

Barbados

Key Responsibilities

Prepared monthly reconciliations of the Credit Card accounts and daily verification of all methods of payment obtained at the Front Desk and the restaurant. Liaised with the Financial Controller to obtain outstanding monies and new ways of creating reports to make the process simpler.

Coordinated coverage with the external auditors and ensured that each party was not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern.

Carried out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the charity's financial, physical and information resources are managed.

EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED

July 2004 - May 2005 Member Sales Clerk / Accounts Clerk

Key Responsibilities

Recording and updating member sales in Peachtree Database.

Collecting payments related to the sale and upkeep of units at the Crane through Concord (third party payment site) and where applicable performing reconciliations.

Following up on member/customer queries and problems through email and telephone assistance.

Maintenance of trial balance and general ledger accounts.

July 2001 - August 2003 Customer Service Representative

Caribbean Aircraft Handling Co. Ltd, GAIA, Barbados

Preparing and reconciling cash reports. Ticketing and the preparation of all ticket and tax sales reports.

Monitoring employee interactions and work ethics and formulating reports to the Managing Director.

Passenger Check In and handling of cash and cash equivalents and other airline duties.

SKILLS, HOBBIES & OTHER EXPERIENCE

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, ACCPAC, Quikbooks, Peachtree, SunSystems, SuiteSpot, IFS and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Software and IT training in Opera Hotel Edition Micros Fidelio Hotel Systems and Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Wrote my first novel in December 2008 which was published in February 2009 entitled “The Dream to Reality: Marianne’s Story”.

Hobbies include traveling, reading, writing, meeting new people and cooking.

IELTS Overall Score - 7.0

REFERENCES

Naomi Miller

7985 Norma Ave

Plympton-Wyoming, ON

N0N1J6

Tel: 905-***-****

Nicole Brome

235 Crystal Heights

St. James, Barbados

BB23024

Tel: 246-***-****

Keisha Wright

184 NW 118th Dr.

Coral Springs

FL 33071

Tel: 860-***-****

Terry Gittens

Vice President

Brookfield International Holdings Inc.

Rendezvous Corporate Centre

Christ Church, Barbados

Tel (w): 246-***-****

Tel (m): 246-***-****

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