Finance Accountant

Jamaica

7 years experience

Birthday:

Nationality:
Jamaican

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University education

Timeframe
Degree / faculty / university
Study areas

2011-122016-12

completed

Other - Degree
Finance, Accounting, & Controlling

, Jamaica

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Professional experience

Timeframe
Occupation / company
Tasks

2015-09Till now

Accountant And Compliance Officer

, Jamaica
References are available upon request

• Successfully implemented Goodwill Impairment Test template to monitor monthly the value of subsidiaries’ good will to migrate against a hit to the profit and loss at the year end
• Effectively liaise with external auditors has the main point of contact and achieved an unqualified audit opinion each year
• Discovered control irregularities within the accounting and compliance processes and successful implementation of internal controls to address these deficiencies
• Effectively reduced the time of preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements along with two affiliated companies in accordance with IFRS
• Accomplished zero waiting time for the completion of audit schedules to deliver to auditors as schedules are updated each month which makes a difference to the timeline of audits
• Assist with the preparation of Group Consolidated Accounts monthly for submission to the Board of directors
• Efficaciously report to the Financial Services Commission each quarter and anniversary filing in a timely manner to be compliant with regulators and reduce the risk of fines and penalties

2011-062015-08

Experienced Staff Accountant

, Jamaica
References are available upon request

• Experience gained in numerous companies in the following professional/business sectors: Manufacturing Operations, Distribution & Shipment and Public sector engagements.
• Discovered control irregularities for a client in the financial sector, whereby majority of standing data maintenance were not appropriately approved.
• Collecting and analyzing client data to detect deficient physical, IT and operational controls using client software
• Independently audited all Financial Line Items in varying sectors, notably Investments, Receivables, Inventories, Equity, Payables, Loans and Provisions, Revenue, Cost of Sales and Expenses etc.
• Preparing detailed documentation in Aura software to report on audit findings and facilitating discussion with clients (auditees) within an average of a three week period per engagement.
• Maintaining up to date professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops facilitated by the firm or through professional webinars; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies/charities
• Planning and execution of audit strategy in tandem with the pre-determined needs of the client
• Leading and managing various audit teams to achieve the objectives for the specific client. Liaison between team members to effectively and efficiently execute the audit and produce our deliverables.

Training and development

Timeframe
Degree / institute
Content

Further training

2017-09-202017-09-20

completed

Certificate (CPD)

, Jamaica

IFRS Training

Further training

2017-04-012017-07-31

completed

Jamaica Securities Course (Certificate

, Jamaica

Language ability

Language
Level
Exam / certificate
English
Mother tongue

Other skills

Key professional skills
Driver licenses
Interests, hobbies, personal

o IFRS Compliance
o Account Reconciliation
o Financial Accounting & Analysis
o Financial Reporting
o Auditing
o Multi-Industry/Sector Expertise

  • Automobile

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