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Cindy T. Higgs

Cindy T. Higgs

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Expert competence in financial duties, with supervisory skills. Proven ability to organize and prioritize business tasks. Highly regarded for a proactive attitude, providing ideas and solutions. Adopted a creative approach to problem solving through the use of analytical skills. Dedicated individual; achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required. Detail orientated and resourceful in the completion of projects. Ability to work in a fast paced environment meeting strict deadlines. Proven ability to gather, extract and use data effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills; confident and poise in interactions with individuals at all levels. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Organized individual with exceptional follow through abilities. Areas of strength include: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Posting Financial Statement Preparations Client Accounting Research and Reconciliations Budgeting Procurement

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Comptroller

Family Islands Division, Bahamas Power and Light
07.2018 - Current
  • Establish, implement and manage compliance with accounting processes, policies, accounting and utility best practices and procedures
  • Review, analyze and evaluate cost reports and other financial operating reports
  • Budget creation, management, monitoring and analysis
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc budget reports such as divisional balance sheet, income statement, and budget vs actual report
  • Align the division with procurement strategy and operations
  • Develop and update internal procedures and implement divisional expense policies
  • Identify and lead process improvements.

Accounting Officer

ABMR, Bahamas Electricity Corporation
11.2008 - 06.2018
  • Prepare and submit to Manager ABMR monthly and quarterly financial statements
  • Oversee the input of financial data into the General Ledger
  • Assist with the update of the budget in the General Ledger
  • Ensure all General Ledger accounts are in balance
  • Coordinate and supervise General Ledger staff
  • Prepare and review trial balance monthly and correct any variances
  • Review all journal entries for input to the General Ledger
  • Ensure all monthly accruals are journalized
  • Ensure General Ledger is updated accurately and timely
  • Ensure month-end/year-end closings are executed accurately and timely.

General Ledger Office

ABMR, Bahamas Electricity Corporation
04.2005 - 10.2008
  • Input financial data (e.g., journal entries into the general ledger system)
  • Prepare a variety of reports such as: monthly general ledger, month-end/year-end closing
  • Prepare schedules, financial analysis summaries and ad hoc costs reports
  • Maintain the general ledger account codes system and ensure that all departments have the relevant codes to allocate costs incurred
  • Perform a variety of other related duties such as: act as functional team leader during the implementation of various applications of the BEC computerized system.

Supervisor

Cardinal Int’l Fund Service Ltd
10.2002 - 02.2005
  • Ensure proper & complete posting of financial information for all business units
  • Prepare accurate weekly/monthly reports for review by the Financial Controller
  • Supervise employees of the Internal Accounts department
  • Monitor bank balances to ensure cash requirements were met
  • Ensure all payables are up-to date
  • Prepare monthly/annual financial statements for clients.

Assistant, Financial Controller

Suntee Bahamas Sportwear
04.2001 - 08.2001
  • Processed all accounts receivable and payable
  • Managed all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
  • Prepared bank deposits, drafts and wires and reconciled bank balances
  • Distributed Payroll
  • Recorded general ledger entries and imputed sales invoices
  • Preparation of Daily Sales Reports
  • Reported to the Financial Controller.

Accounts Payables Manager

Butler & Sands Co. Ltd
04.1993 - 02.2001
  • Coordinated activities for the accounts payable department, providing direction and assistance to the department staff
  • Imputed vendor invoices and reconciled vendor accounts
  • Prepared and issued checks for local and foreign vendors
  • Interacted with vendor to ensure that all outstanding balances were current
  • Examined journal vouchers, general ledger reconciliations, inter-company accounts and aging
  • Generated payables reports
  • Reported to the Financial Controller.

Education

Series 7 -

Nastac Group
2004

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Accounting

College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
05.2002

High School Diploma -

Aquinas College, Nassau
06.1991

Skills

  • WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works
  • Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks Pro, AccPac, Platinum, DPS, HTE GUI, SAP

Timeline

Area Comptroller - Family Islands Division, Bahamas Power and Light
07.2018 - Current
Accounting Officer - ABMR, Bahamas Electricity Corporation
11.2008 - 06.2018
General Ledger Office - ABMR, Bahamas Electricity Corporation
04.2005 - 10.2008
Supervisor - Cardinal Int’l Fund Service Ltd
10.2002 - 02.2005
Assistant, Financial Controller - Suntee Bahamas Sportwear
04.2001 - 08.2001
Accounts Payables Manager - Butler & Sands Co. Ltd
04.1993 - 02.2001
Nastac Group - Series 7,
College of Saint Benedict - Bachelor of Arts Degree, Accounting
Aquinas College - High School Diploma,

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