Simone Wilkinson
Nassau,NP
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
The Cove Eleuthera
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Accounting Department
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
- Managed a team of 3 finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Financial Controller
Valentines Resort and Marina
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Managed a team of 2 finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
Assistant Financial Controller
Atlantis Resort
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Supported external audit processes with timely delivery of requested documentation and schedules.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting of assets and liabilities.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Pheonix
Online2018
High School Diploma -
St. Georges High School
Bahamas06.1996
Skills
- Budget Development
- Finance
- Variance Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Internal Controls
- Preparing financial statements
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Management
- Team Management
Accomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting by 30%.
- Exceed 2021 revenue goals by 1.5M over 2020 and 2019.
Personal Information
Title: Financial Controller
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Singing (Karaoke)
Timeline
Financial Controller
The Cove Eleuthera
12.2022 - Current
Financial Controller
Valentines Resort and Marina
10.2019 - 12.2022
Assistant Financial Controller
Atlantis Resort
05.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Pheonix
High School Diploma -
St. Georges High School
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