Delicka Mckenzie
Freeport
Summary
I am seeking an opportunity to demonstrate my strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Officer
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas (Remote)
01.2008 - Current
- Provide assistance to accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments when needed by preparing deposits and collaborating with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Provide assistance for payroll processing and time-keeping when needed.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Assist Finance Manager with collaborating with external and internal auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process.
- Assist with managing cash flow effectively, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet operational needs.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date with Central Bank of the Bahamas on changing exchange controls for filing deadlines and policies and procedures.
- Ensure all corporate documents are up to date for cash management purposes.
- Reduce discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough general ledger accounts reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Review general ledger accounts, resolve coding areas, and track recurring expenses for accrual entries.
- Reconcile local and foreign bank accounts to bank statements and general ledgers.
- Provide journal entries and perform accounting on monthly accrual basis.
- Assist to maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Executive Secretary / Accounts Trainee
Water World Enterprises Ltd.
Freeport, Bahamas
12.2004 - 08.2005
- Typing business letters, answering telephone, receptionist, marketing, filing, and coordinated data processing for all clients.
Assistant Secretary / Hotel Telephone Operator
Xanadu Beach & Marina Resort
Freeport, Bahamas
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Writing purchase orders, typing business letters, answering hotel switchboard and filing.
Sales Clerk/Receptionist
SIDCOMM
Freeport, Bahamas
09.2000 - 12.2001
- Duties: data-entry, filing, keeping inventory, cashing.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of DeVry University
Chicago, Illinois12-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Concentration - Accounting
DeVry University
Decatur, GA06-2007
Associate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05.2004
Skills
- Proficient in handling a variety of tasks concurrently
- Proficient in Peachtree Accounting, Quick Books and ERP Sage systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Effective communication
- General ledger accounting
- Organizational skills
- Balance sheets
- Time management
- Accounts payable
- Invoicing
- Account reconciliation processes
- Invoice processing
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Payment processing
Honors & Extracurricular Activities
DeVry International Student Organization Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Bahamas Supermarket Scholar
Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated since 2007
Secretary of Beta Alpha Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated - 2018 - 2020 & 2024
Treasurer of Beta Alpha Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated - 2016 - 2018, 2020-2022
Timeline
Accounting Officer
Grand Bahama Shipyard Ltd.
01.2008 - Current
Executive Secretary / Accounts Trainee
Water World Enterprises Ltd.
12.2004 - 08.2005
Assistant Secretary / Hotel Telephone Operator
Xanadu Beach & Marina Resort
06.2003 - 08.2003
Sales Clerk/Receptionist
SIDCOMM
09.2000 - 12.2001
Master of Science - Accounting
Keller Graduate School of DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Concentration - Accounting
DeVry University
Associate of Science -
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College