Kevin Turnquest II
Nassau,NP
Summary
Focused and talented professional with expertise guiding organizational growth through robust financial strategies and management. Accomplished in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards, and procedures with many years of expertise in overseeing accounting functions for companies. Highly accomplished in the field, and has demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational profitability goals and capitalize on new revenue streams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Officer and Compliant Analyst
The Bayshore Group
Nassau
07.2020 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations on corporate operations.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing processes to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
- Facilitated communication between upper management and staff members by acting as an intermediary between both parties.
- Created budgets for departments based on their needs and projected revenue streams.
- Established relationships with external stakeholders such as vendors, suppliers and customers.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Financial Controller
Struckum Commercial Pest Services Ltd.
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed accounts receivable and payable functions and personnel
- Drafted and enacted numerous departmental policies and standard operating procedures
- Spearheaded company transition to full time use of Quickbooks from field based service software.
Financial Controller
Kelly's Bakery GB Ltd.
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Prepared monthly reports for accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as quarterly cash flow analysis, balance sheets and income statements
- Also prepared yearly and quarterly budgets and quarterly Value Added Tax (VAT) returns
- Ensured accurate management, recording and reconciliation of all cash and credit purchases and sales
- Provided support through re-checks while resolving discrepancies
- Maintained and applied payroll and payroll related items.
Education
COSO Internal Controls Certificate Program -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
01.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia01.2015
Skills
- KPI Management
- Microsoft Office
- Non-profit accounting
- Financial strategy management
- Management accounting
- Debt management
- Report Generation
- Internal Controls
- Budget Development
- Balance sheet management
- Cost accounting
- Policy Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Revenue Generation
- Executive leadership advisement
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Corporate finance
- Internal controls development (Certified)
Volunteer Experience
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Beta Lambda Chapter, Vice President, 2021, Current, President, 2019, 2021, Treasurer, 2017, 2019
- Rotaract Club of Freeport, Dir. Professional Development, 2018, 2019, President, 2017, 2018, Treasurer, 2016, 2017, Dir. International Service, 2015, 2016
Languages
English
First Language
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- CAMS- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist June 2024
Timeline
Corporate Officer and Compliant Analyst
The Bayshore Group
07.2020 - Current
Financial Controller
Struckum Commercial Pest Services Ltd.
07.2020 - 06.2022
Financial Controller
Kelly's Bakery GB Ltd.
06.2015 - 06.2020
COSO Internal Controls Certificate Program -
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Acadia University
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