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DANJA K. DUNCOMBE

Marsh Harbour,Bahamas

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to drive team success and achieve measurable outcomes. Committed to embracing new challenges to support organizational goals and enhance productivity.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Abaco Beach Resort
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
07.2023 - Current

This managerial position requires direct reporting to the CFO and encompasses the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions, inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Assistance with the preparation and coordination of the annual budget.
  • Preparation of daily/monthly cash flow for management review.
  • Assistance with daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
  • Completion of journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and general account management to prepare quarterly financial documents.
  • Maintenance of accurate records of all financial transactions in the general ledger system.
  • Assistance with the month-end close process, ensuring the timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Collaboration with the CFO in the preparation of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting, and analysis.
  • Placing orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, and other specification requirements.
  • Preparation of purchase orders and monitoring order statuses to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Maintenance of accurate documentation of incoming shipments, verifying quantities against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Assistant Director of Finance

Albany Bahamas
Nassau, New Providence
06.2018 - Current

This managerial position requires direct reporting to the Director of Finance and encompasses the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions for multiple companies, which are inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Preparation of monthly Central Bank Reporting.
  • Petty Cash Management
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements.
  • Collaborated with finance and accounting departments to deliver comprehensive financial information to facilitate decision making for management, stakeholders and parent company.
  • Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.
  • Reviewed monthly account reconciliations, journal entries and other documents in order to ensure accuracy of the general ledger.
  • Managed inventory accounting, ensuring valuation accuracy and stock level optimization.
  • Performed month-end close activities such as accruals, amortization, allocations.
  • Performed variance analysis between actual results and budgeted amounts.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams.
  • Assistance with the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members, and stakeholders.
  • Assistance with employee performance evaluations.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Accounting Manager

CTFBM Operations
Nassau, New Providence
09.2017 - 05.2018

This managerial position required direct reporting to the VP of Finance and encompassed the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions for multiple companies, which were inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Treasury Management (Bank Reconciliations and Cash Position Reports)
  • Cash and Credit Card Reconciliations (Income Audit)
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Petty Cash Management.
  • Monthly Central Bank Reporting.
  • Monthly VAT Filing.
  • Handled accounts receivable, including invoicing, and payment processing.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Maintenance of monthly Retail Rental Income Schedule.
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
  • Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
  • Maintenance of monthly Prepaid Schedules
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Senior Accountant

Campbell Shipping
Nassau, New Providence
01.2012 - 09.2017

This supervisory position required direct reporting to the Group Financial Controller and encompassed the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions for multiple companies, which were inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and General Ledger.
  • Review and approval of vendor reconciliations and invoices for payment.
  • Processing of monthly expense reports.
  • Maintenance of Prepaid Schedules.
  • Treasury Management (Bank Reconciliations)
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
  • Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
  • Preparation of month-end reports
  • Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Assistant Accountant

Campbell Shipping
Nassau, New Providence
06.2011 - 01.2012

This supervisory position required direct reporting to the Manager of Finance and Accounting, and encompassed the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions for multiple companies, which were inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Weekly and monthly vendor payment processing.
  • Reconciliation of AP sub-ledger accounts to GL.
  • Treasury Management (Bank Reconciliations)
  • General Ledger journal entries (recurring entries, bank entries, allocations, accruals, etc.).
  • Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
  • Monthly Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations.
  • Monthly intercompany reconciliations.
  • Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
  • Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
  • Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Other duties as assigned

Accounting Assistant

The Radisson & Reef Village at Our Lucaya
Freeport, Grand Bahama
11.2005 - 12.2009

Company Overview: Formerly the Westin and Sheraton at Our Lucaya.

This supervisory position required direct reporting to both the Director of Finance and encompassed the performance of multiple duties related to accounting functions for both local and international properties, which were inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Monitoring and maintenance of general ledger accounts.
  • Assistance with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
  • Treasury Management (Bank Reconciliations / Cash Flow Statements)
  • Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Preparation of financial statements and other managerial reports.
  • Monthly intercompany reconciliations and billings.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset acquisitions and disposals.
  • Maintenance of Retail Rental Income Schedule.
  • Working closely with internal and external auditors during year-end to provide the necessary documentation.
  • Other duties as assigned, inclusive of assistance with payroll processing and accounts payable.

Payroll Clerk

The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya
Freeport, Grand Bahama
08.2004 - 11.2005

This position required direct reporting to the Payroll Manager and encompassed the performance of multiple duties related to payroll functions, which were inclusive of, but not limited to:

  • Verification, monitoring of actual employee hours worked, deductions, and benefits vs. Data received from ADP Payroll.
  • Accurately processed data, validation, and transmission for weekly and semi-monthly payrolls.
  • Verification of all new hire data and employee changes on PAFs (Personnel Action Forms).
  • Processing of payroll edits from approved department time edit sheets.
  • Processing of check requisitions for garnishments, dependent care, medical deductions, National Insurance, and other benefits or salary deductions.
  • Processing of Employee Leave Entitlement Forms.
  • Preparation of NIB, Credit Union, and Union reports.
  • Calculation and distribution of gratuities for the Rooms and Food & Beverage Departments.
  • Processing of manual payroll checks and voids when necessary.
  • Preparation of management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

California Southern University
California, USA
04.2017

Associate of Arts - Accounting Technology

Atlantic College
Nassau, NP, Bahamas
12.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks
  • Peachtree
  • SAP
  • Solomon
  • Sage Accpac
  • Data Plus Hospitality Solution
  • Silverware POS
  • Savie (Revenue Management)
  • Oracle Hospitality OPERA
  • MICROS POS Business Solutions
  • Maestro PMS, Northwind
  • Northstar Club Management
  • Spasoft (Spa Management)
  • Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP)
  • EaTec
  • Optimum Control
  • Birch street (Procurement Management)
  • Nexus AP & Payments
  • Evention (Cash Operations/Gratuity Management)
  • NS-5 Enterprises (Vessel Management)
  • FAS (Fixed Asset Management)
  • ADP (HR Management)
  • ADP Timesaver (Time & Labor Management)
  • Adaco
  • ADP ReportSmith

References

Furnished upon request

Skills

Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Savie (Revenue Management), SAP, Birch street (Procurement Management), Solomon, Evention (Cash Operations/Gratuity Management), Sage Accpac, Spasoft (Spa Management), Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP), NS-5 Enterprises (Vessel Management), Data Plus Hospitality Solution, FAS (Fixed Asset Management), Nexus AP & Payments, ADP (HR Management), ADP Timesaver (Time & Labor Management), ADP ReportSmith, EaTec, Adaco, Optimum Control, Oracle Hospitality OPERA, Maestro PMS - Northwind, Northstar Club Management, MICROS POS Business Solutions, Silverware POS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Controller

Abaco Beach Resort
07.2023 - Current

Assistant Director of Finance

Albany Bahamas
06.2018 - Current

Accounting Manager

CTFBM Operations
09.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Accountant

Campbell Shipping
01.2012 - 09.2017

Assistant Accountant

Campbell Shipping
06.2011 - 01.2012

Accounting Assistant

The Radisson & Reef Village at Our Lucaya
11.2005 - 12.2009

Payroll Clerk

The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya
08.2004 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

California Southern University

Associate of Arts - Accounting Technology

Atlantic College
DANJA K. DUNCOMBE