Melissa Inniss-Greaves
Accounts Officer
St. Peter
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Officer
Alfundi Investments Ltd Trading as SUBWAY
12.2017 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day running of the office
- Maintaining the financial records
- Process all payments to local and international suppliers
- Manage payroll preparation for weekly and monthly staff
- Bank Reconciliations
- Prepare documents for Wire Transfers
- Ordering of inventory
- Maintaining and updating inventory
- Prepare reports for the accountant.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on changing tax laws and filing deadlines for PAYE, NIS, VAT and WHT
- Develop strong relationships with vendors and clients to maintain timely payments while negotiating favorable terms.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Provide guidance to junior staff members on accounting best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Use accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Payroll Accountant & Records
Payless ShoeSource (Barbados)
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Charged with the responsibility of preparing payroll and Accounts payable for Barbados, Antigua, Grenada, Dominica, St Kitts, St. Lucia, and St Vincent
- Collaborated with HR department to ensure smooth onboarding of new hires, setting up employee profiles in the payroll system.
- Streamlined payroll processes by implementing efficient software and automation tools.
- Processed and reconciled all payments for local and international suppliers and liaised with departments to ensure accuracy and requested missing invoices where necessary
- Prepared supplier Drafts and wire Transfers once all invoices have been approved by the District Leader and Accounting Manager for payment
- Updated Excel spreadsheets and maintained accounting controls in accordance with the company’s policy to ensure timely payment to suppliers
- Prepared general ledger posting
- Maintained Petty Cash
- Optimized payment procedures for overtime and bonuses, ensuring fair and consistent compensation across company.
- Managed payroll preparation and personnel files
- Prepared bi-monthly payrolls for all staff
- Generated the payroll data in the format to upload to the bank to ensure timely payment for bi-monthly payrolls
- Liaised with the banks to process payrolls and all supplier payments
- Prepared various payroll reports including sick days, vacation, and other tasks, preparation of National Insurance, PAYE, and yearly tax remittance forms
- Recorded Vacation leave, sick leave, and absences
- Manage the medical Insurance plan.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
R.R Consteel
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Charged with the responsibility of coordinating accounts payables and payroll functions
- Processed and reconciled all payments for suppliers including attaching purchase orders to relevant invoices and liaising with departments to ensure accuracy
- Prepared supplier cheques once the Office Manager has approved all invoices for payment
- Reconciled supplier statements monthly and requested missing invoices where necessary
- Updated Excel spreadsheets and maintained accounting controls in accordance with the company’s policy to ensure timely payment to suppliers
- Prepared bank deposits and general ledger posting
- Reported any discrepancies and adjusted entries made before payments can be made
- Prepared weekly wages and monthly salaries for staff
- Prepared various payroll reports including sick days, vacation, and other tasks, preparation of National Insurance, PAYE, and yearly tax remittance forms
- Managed petty cash
- Prepared all sub-contract payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) -
University of the West Indies
01.2013
Associate Degree in Computer Studies -
Barbados Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Payroll Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Time Management
Cover Letter
Dear Madam,
I am writing to express my interest in your organization for the position of Assistant Accountant. Attached is my resume for your kind consideration.
My work experience has provided me with the necessary knowledge to make a career in this field over the past twenty - three years. I have worked in a similar capacity and based on my academic and work experience within the accounting field, it gives me the experience and knowledge required to perform the duties associated with the position being offered.
For your organization, I will bring a level of accuracy, time management, communication skills, and problem-solving skills. I am very organized and believe that this is critical to the success of any task. In addition to these transferable skills, I have experience with accounting principles and high integrity. My technical skills include proficiency in programs that are used in my daily tasks such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, Paypak and Microsoft Office Suite.
My experience has also enhanced my personal development in being a team player and understanding the importance of both good internal and external customer relations. Given the opportunity to be a member of your organization, I will endeavour to add value and do my part in upholding the image and quality associated with your organization.
I am available to attend an interview at your convenience and can be contacted at 231-7735 or by email: melissa.i.greaves@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Melissa Inniss-Greaves
Qualifications Summary
- Well-developed skills in payroll administration
- Time management abilities to successfully meet tight deadlines and complete priorities.
- Organized, punctual, and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to job responsibilities.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands, combined with the ability to easily learn new things.
- The ability to work well within a team or individually.
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Accountant
References
- Miss Stephanie Campbell, Business Analyst, Republic Bank, Belleville, St. Michael, 241-0886
- Ms. Tisha Peters, Regional Human Resources Manager, Axcel Finance, Bridgetown, 282-7054
Timeline
Accounting Officer
Alfundi Investments Ltd Trading as SUBWAY
12.2017 - Current
Payroll Accountant & Records
Payless ShoeSource (Barbados)
01.2017 - 11.2017
Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk
R.R Consteel
01.2003 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science (Accounting & Finance) -
University of the West Indies
Associate Degree in Computer Studies -
Barbados Community College
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