LaShana Seymour
Nassau,NP
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
RDC Partners & Associates
30 Queen Street, Nassau, BS
03.2021 - Current
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Preparation of financial analyses and reports.
- Preparation of revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
- Maintenance and reconciliation of balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
- Assisting with annual audit preparations.
- Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of noncompliance.
- Preparing tax and business license returns.
- Performing other accounting duties and supporting colleagues as required or assigned.
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
Assistant Financial Controller
Showcase Entertainment Ltd.
Nassau, Bahamas
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare monthly financial documents and general account management.
- Assist the CFO with streamlining accounting functions and operations
- Prepared annual business license and quarterly VAT filing
- Supported external audit processes with timely delivery of requested documentation and schedules.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, reducing risk exposure for the organization.
- Assisted in budget preparation and management, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
Associate/Senior Associate
RDC Partners & Associates
Nassau, Bahamas
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports with documentation and analysis where required
- Assist with the preparation and filing of monthly financial reports
- Preparation of quarterly VAT and annual business license filings
- provide assistance with the preparation of business plans, financial modeling and projections and completion of special projects as required
Junior Accountant/Executive Assistant
Rees & Company
Nassau, Bahamas
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from auditors.
- Supported tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with regulations and deadlines.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
Education
Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08.2023
Microsoft Excel Advanced Workshop -
The Training Authority
Nassau, NP01.2017
QuickBooks Online Certification -
Intuit QuickBooks
01.2017
Skills
- Expertise in QuickBooks
- Strong interpersonal and relational skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written and oral communicator
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills
- Ability to work independently as well as within teams
Affiliations
- BICA Member
Timeline
Senior Associate
RDC Partners & Associates
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Financial Controller
Showcase Entertainment Ltd.
04.2019 - 02.2021
Associate/Senior Associate
RDC Partners & Associates
06.2017 - 04.2019
Junior Accountant/Executive Assistant
Rees & Company
11.2016 - 05.2017
Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Microsoft Excel Advanced Workshop -
The Training Authority
QuickBooks Online Certification -
Intuit QuickBooks