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Work history
Education
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Certification
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Beverley Brathwaite

St. Thomas,Barbados

Summary

A dedicated professional with over 25 years of experience in office environments and a strong background in accounting & management.

Committed to putting to good use of the knowledge and skills gained through years of educational pursuit and practical experience.

Capable of applying accounting concepts and principles to drive financial performance and optimize business operations.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Office Manager

Bayview Hospital (2014) Ltd
St. Paul's Avenue, Bayville, St. Michael, Barbados
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Duties included:

· Maintaining a proper accounting system using SAGE 300

· Preparation of weekly and monthly payroll using Paypak

· NIS and PAYE preparation and submission

· Verifying of daily cash deposits and recording of deposits

· Supervising of administrative personnel

· Ensuring timely and accurate patient billing

· Formulating and submission of financial information to Finance Manager

· Carrying out the company’s administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective policies and procedures

Temp

Barbados Employment Centre
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • Duties Included:

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc - Nov 2022

  • Accounting Payable entries using the SAGE Accounting Platform
  • Credit Card reconciliation
  • Assisting with scripting of correspondence and the mailing if necessary.
  • Use of Excel and Word.


DM Simpson & Co. Ltd - Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Created jobs in Quickbooks
  • Accurately entered all job-related invoices and receipts within 48 hours
  • Ensure accuracy of final billing
  • Reconciled payables in preparation for payment in Quickbooks
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook to create job worksheets

Entrepreneur

Jafretas
St. Thomas, Barbados
11.2020 - 01.2024
  • Sourcing and retailing of car accessories and household items
  • Performing administrative functions for the company
  • Proving copy centre services, including laminating, printing, copying, binding & letter creation


Senior Accountant

ADC Building & Maintenance Ltd
St. Michael
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Duties included:
  • Maintaining a proper accounting system using QuickBooks
  • Checking and authorising weekly and monthly payroll using PayPak.
  • VAT preparation and submission
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Supervising office personnel
  • Carrying out the company’s administrative functions – Drafting letters, Recording and preparing minutes for staff meetings, Cover letters for Financials, Preparing job letters, etc
  • Ensuring the efficient and timely flow of the Purchasing Department.
  • Assisting with financial statement preparation
  • Assisting with auditing

Accounts Assistant

Genesis Construction Ltd
St. Michael
02.2013 - 06.2014
  • Duties
  • VAT preparation and submission
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Weekly monitoring of on-going jobs
  • Finalizing accounts up to general ledger
  • Assisting with financial statement preparation
  • Assisting with auditing

Office Administrator

ADC Building & Maintenance Ltd.
St. Thomas
01.2008 - 07.2012
  • Duties
  • Maintaining a proper accounting system using QuickBooks
  • Weekly and monthly payroll using Microsoft Excel
  • NIS, PAYE and VAT preparation and submission
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Supervising other office personnel
  • Carrying out the company’s administrative functions Drafting letters, Recording and preparing minutes for staff meetings, Cover letters for Financials, Preparing job letters, etc
  • Liaising with on-site personnel

Sales Associate/Credit Officer

Dacosta Mannings Inc.
Warrens, St. Michael
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Duties
  • Maintaining good customer Relationships
  • Assisting with cash & charge Transactions
  • Processing remote credit Union transactions
  • Remitting Western Union Transfers
  • Ensuring proper stock levels
  • Merchandising of Stock

Customer Service Rep

Trowel Plastics B’dos Ltd.
Bagatelle, St. James
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Duties included
  • Recording Telephone Orders
  • Preparing Invoices for Daily Deliveries
  • Creating Cash Invoices & Credit Notes.
  • Balancing all daily cash receipts.
  • Reconciling customers’ statements in preparation for payables

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Hanschell Inniss Limited
Fontabelle, St. Michael
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Duties
  • Maintaining daily receipts
  • Applying cheque/cash payments
  • Journal entries
  • Balancing AR on monthly basis
  • Cash Reconciliation
  • Reconciling customers’ statements in preparation for payables
  • Payroll preparation

Cashier

Candyland
Broad Street, St. Michael
01.1987 - 01.1996

Education

Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
05.2021 - 07.2021

Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
01.2018 - 03.2018

University of the West Indies
/2002 - 01.2008

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Barbados O'Level Institute
01.1988 - 01.1990

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The Alleyne School
01.1975 - 01.1981

Skills

  • Proficient in SAGE/QuickBooks/Accpac/Paypak/Microsoft Office/ Bank Reconciliation/NIS, PAYE & VAT Preparation
  • Sharpening Tools course 2012
  • Certificate in Presentation Skills Training (Veoma A Ali)
  • Quality Control & Computer Services
  • Certificate in Information Technology Grade (A)

Certification

  • Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
  • Certificate – Entrepreneur Management- Advance Grade A
  • Certificate – Entrepreneur Management Grade A
  • University of the West Indies
  • Bachelor of Science Degree – Management Studies (Hons)

References

  • Eleanor, Layne, Retired Accountant – Hanschell Inniss Ltd, 424-3317, Rock Dundo Park, St. Michael
  • Kim, Deane, Business Consultant, (246) 230-7844, Blusolutions246, Holetown, St. James

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, writing poetry, working with young adults

Timeline

Office Manager

Bayview Hospital (2014) Ltd
07.2024 - 03.2025

Temp

Barbados Employment Centre
11.2022 - 03.2024

Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
05.2021 - 07.2021

Entrepreneur

Jafretas
11.2020 - 01.2024

Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity
01.2018 - 03.2018

Senior Accountant

ADC Building & Maintenance Ltd
09.2014 - 11.2017

Accounts Assistant

Genesis Construction Ltd
02.2013 - 06.2014

Office Administrator

ADC Building & Maintenance Ltd.
01.2008 - 07.2012

Sales Associate/Credit Officer

Dacosta Mannings Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008

Customer Service Rep

Trowel Plastics B’dos Ltd.
01.2001 - 12.2002

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Hanschell Inniss Limited
01.1996 - 01.2001

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Barbados O'Level Institute
01.1988 - 01.1990

Cashier

Candyland
01.1987 - 01.1996

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The Alleyne School
01.1975 - 01.1981

University of the West Indies
/2002 - 01.2008
Beverley Brathwaite