Driven senior accountant with twenty four years of experience specializing in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and payroll. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding, and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across the organization-a thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and external reporting.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant/HR Assistant
Nagico Insurances Bahamas Ltd
01.2012 - 10.2024
Management of the accounting team consisting of 4 staff members
Delegation of tasks, guidance and assistance to the accounting team
Worked closely with the Managing Director in managing the company's finances, expenses, budgeting and internal/external audit queries
Responsible for the preparation of various accounting duties such as payroll, payables, receivables, banking, wire transfers, signing of checks and monthly journals
Preparation of monthly variance and financial reports, solvency projections, and reconciliations
Preparation of quarterly filing, premium tax filings and Vat tax filings
Responding to Head Office queries and monthly/quarterly reviews of reporting requirements
Completing staff appraisals, preparation and payment of staff medical insurance and pension, HR issues and monitoring of time clock
Accountant
Clipper Group Management
01.2000 - 01.2011
Management of accounts at the local branch office
Management of the accounting for 20 vessels
Preparation of monthly financial statements
Maintenance of bank reconciliations
Preparation and management of internal and external audit requirements
Office Manager/Jr. Accountant
Treasure Traders
01.1995 - 01.2000
Responsible for the management of 8 staff members
Preparation and maintenance of banking, payroll, accounts receivables and payables, and inventory management
Communication with international suppliers for purchasing, shipping, invoicing, and accounting procedures relating to inventory
Performed annual internal audits
Office Manager
Dagbros Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1995
Responsible for the management of 3 staff members at Dagbros Office location and the management of 7 laundromat branches with 25 staff members
Responsible for the scheduling of staff and payroll preparations, inventory, and account tally sheets
Dealt effectively with customer concerns and complaints
Preparation and maintenance of accounts receivables, payables, and banking
Education
Masters of Arts Degree - Human Resources Management
Galilee College
06.2018
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
03.2013
Bachelors of Science - Accountancy
Nova South Eastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
07.2002
Associates of Science - Accounting Management
Success Training College
07.1999
Skills
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Teamwork
Collaboration
Professionalism
Strong work ethic
Oral communication
Written communication
Leadership
Sage ERP
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Financial reporting
Tax accounting
Expense reporting
Accomplishments
Employee of the year, 2013, Nagico Insurances Bahamas Ltd.
Various Certificates in Compliance
Summary - Aboutme
Driven senior accountant with twenty four years of experience specializing in accounting, auditing, budgeting, and payroll. Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Fosters transparency, understanding, and ownership of financial reports and financial and operational metrics across the organization-a thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and external reporting.
Timeline
Senior Accountant/HR Assistant
Nagico Insurances Bahamas Ltd
01.2012 - 10.2024
Accountant
Clipper Group Management
01.2000 - 01.2011
Office Manager/Jr. Accountant
Treasure Traders
01.1995 - 01.2000
Office Manager
Dagbros Ltd
01.1991 - 01.1995
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Accountancy
Nova South Eastern University
Associates of Science - Accounting Management
Success Training College
Masters of Arts Degree - Human Resources Management
Galilee College
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