Sales Manager

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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Budgeting ? Financial Analysis ? Analytical thinker ? Detail-oriented

November 19, 2012

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am very much interested in the Senior Accountant position posted on

SimplyHired.ca. Attached, please find my r sum for consideration. I am

confident that I am a good fit for your company and I can bring the

following experiences and skills:

. Experience in providing direction in budgeting to directors/unit

managers

. Prepared monthly operating results statements and financial analysis

for Board meetings

. Analyzed financial processes and developed robust reports to

facilitate decision-making

. Provided feedback on budget variances to drive performance

. Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills

. Team player who is flexible and results-focused

. Experience using Accounting software and MS Office

In addition, I am certain that your organization will benefit tremendously

from the strong commitment, confidentiality and professionalism that are

characteristics of the attitude with which I approach my assignments.

I would welcome the opportunity for an interview at your convenience and I

thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Althea Smith

129 Checkerberry Crescent, Brampton, ON L6R 2S8

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Budgeting ? Financial Analysis ? Analytical ? Detail-oriented

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

. Solid educational background: MBA graduate Florida International

University

. Over 10 years hands on experience in quantitative/statistical analysis,

budgeting, accounting and forecasting

. Expertise in AS400 Accounting Package, ACCPAC, Platinum and Solomon

Accounting packages, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

. Developed robust reports to facilitate executive decision-making;

reported directly to the Controller

. Strong analytical skills; supported business operations through analysis

of key performance indicators and trends

. Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills;

flexible, resilient and resourceful with a keen attention to detail, high

energy, results-focused and team-player professional.

. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation in progress.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Financial Analyst 2003 - 2012

Caribbean Airlines/Air Jamaica Limited, Kingston, Jamaica

. Reviewed financial statements and analyzed sales revenues, costs and

expenses for all business units

. Developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and forecasts

. In conjunction with the Controller and Departmental Directors/Managers,

developed the annual departmental budgets as well as various project

budgets

. Co-ordinated and supported functional areas in preparation of Strategic

Plan and various project budgets

. Reviewed monthly budgets of over 100 cost centres for completeness,

accuracy and conformance with procedures

. Provided support in developing the annual budgeted consolidated financial

statements for the airline

. Analyzed budgeted versus actual expenditure by department for the purpose

of maintaining cost control. Subsequently provided value-added variance

analysis to operating departments to drive performance.

. Examined projects to ensure that expenditures are justified and that the

overall project is economically viable

. Monitored capital expenditures and ensured compliance with procedures and

budgetary guidelines

. Prepared monthly management reports for the Board, such as key

performance indicators and trends and analyzed monthly financial results,

explaining any major discrepancies to budget

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued):

. Submitted financial reports and statistical information for both internal

and external groups, such as Ministry of Finance, Statistical Institute

of Jamaica (STATIN), International Air Transport Association (IATA),

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Air Transport

Association (ATA)

. Participated in due diligence exercise with the Government of Jamaica and

foreign investors

. Established and maintained critical relationship with international and

local industry associates

. Supported the Finance team in achieving overall targets and process

improvements

. Performed ad-hoc analysis and reporting for senior management

Assistant Accountant

1999 - 2003

Plastic Containers Ltd, Kingston, Jamaica

. Prepared month end financial reports and assisted with producing

financial statements

. Approved general ledger accounts reconciliations, sales tax returns and

reconciliation of suppliers' statements with sub ledger

. Verified invoices and purchase orders; approved payment vouchers and

payment selection list to ensure accuracy and internal controls were

followed

. Managed Accounts Payable inquiries by responding to vendors and

maintaining good vendor relations to solve problems

. Supervised preparation of hourly and monthly payrolls to meet payroll

deadlines

. Prepared monthly statutory payments and annual returns and ensured

correct tax computations

. Liaised with bank and prepared bank report in a timely manner meeting

deadlines

Senior Accounting Clerk

1995 - 1998

Fruits of Jamaica Exports, Kingston, Jamaica

. Liaised with bank and prepared daily bank report

. Processed vendor invoices and prepared weekly/monthly payments in

accordance with credit terms

. Handled inquiries of vendors and maintained good vendor relations.

. Performed reconciliation of sub-ledgers to general ledger to ensure

accuracy

. Monitored receivables and posting of invoices

. Supervised preparation of bi-weekly payroll and prepared monthly payroll

to meet payroll cycles

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Business Administration in Finance 2009

Florida International University, Florida, USA

Bachelor of Science, Management Studies 1995

University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

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