Amanda Rice
181 Oleander Close, Ruby Park
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Clerk with a proven track record of fostering collaborative relationships within the Bursary and across various departments, as well as with external businesses. Highly motivated and eager to embrace new challenges, complemented by a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficient in both independent and team-oriented environments, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Diligent in record-keeping and transaction processing, with solid experience managing Group Health Plans and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll data while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in reconciling discrepancies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Clerk
The University of The West Indies
01.2010 - Current
- Primarily responsible for Group Health Plan: -
- New enrolments & follow up with additional information when requested
- Updating PeopleSoft with new entrants and terminations
- Approval letters
- Update Sagicor Life Inc. with staff changes
- Monthly billing reconciliation to ensure changes are properly reflected
- Properly record retiring staff who remain on the health scheme
- Retiree amendments
- Claims processing – log, submit to Insurer for processing
- Follow-up on outstanding claims or queries
- Distribution of cheques when applicable
- Processing of monthly payroll entries:
- Contract processing
- Additional Payments – increments & acting, gratuity
- Overtime calculations and entries
- Extra hours
- Study & Travel Advance & Accounting
- Sickness Benefit calculations
- Checking payroll registers
- Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing
- Banner data for semi-monthly payroll
- Upload NIS
- Payment to Guardian Life for Superannuation
- Assist with Group Life Bill Payments as necessary
Plan Administrator
Sagicor Life Inc
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Administered employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline plan administration processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Managed enrollment processes for new participants, providing guidance on available options and requirements.
- Provided materials to staff regarding plan features and updates, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Honours)
The University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael10.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Proficient in PeopleSoft
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Trustworthiness and honesty
- Confidentiality
- Punctuality
- Administrative skills
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Created an excel worksheet to assist Payroll Team with overtime calculations still in use currently
- Developed a system during COVID to properly track and record payments made by Retirees using Marketplace, which is still currently being used
- Received a pulse point award - December 2024
- Recognized for punctuality in 2024
- Recognized for perfect attendance in 2016 & 2017
- Currently working with Stenographer Clerk and Campus IT to efficiently prepare billings for Retirees on a frequent timeline.
References
- Joanne, Yearwood, Accounting Supervisor, The Bursary
- Todney, Welcome, Business Development Officer, Lynch Insurance Brokers
Timeline
Accounts Clerk
The University of The West Indies
01.2010 - Current
Plan Administrator
Sagicor Life Inc
10.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Honours)
The University of The West Indies