Safiya Sydney
Christ Church
Summary
Dedicated accounting professional with over 5 years of experience in various accounting roles. Recognized for highly analytical mindset and strong commitment to meeting deadlines. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and analysis as well as data entry. Passionate about driving success of corporate goals through collaboration and team building.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
01.2022 - Current
- Preparation of Adhoc analysis reports for stakeholders
- Assisting in special projects assigned such as accounting for associated rental properties
- Providing Revenue Analysis Reports for stakeholders of the company
- Conducting the daily income audits
- Preparing of various daily & monthly Journals including the Sales & Payroll Journals
- Processing of Payroll & communicating with staff and management to ensure relevant information timely and accurate
- Verifying the VAT & PDL payable in preparation for periodic filing
- Processing of payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Assisting in monthly Stocktaking
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Assisting in the updating of Schedules
Accounting Coordinator (Contractual)
WeAd Social
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Updated prior period financial data for company from inception
- Produced prior period Financial Statements for the company
- Developed user friendly methods for owner to track company’s cashflow
- Developed Sales & Expense forecasts
- Journalizing financial transactions in accounting system
- Minimized customer conflicts by establishing accurate billing cycles based on customer terms
- Developed automation in billing cycle to optimize efficiency
- Tracked the business’ daily cash flow
- Facilitated the Accounts Payable function
- Maintained Accounts Receivables – coordination of payments, collections, and discrepancies
Accounting Clerk
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Tracked the business’ daily cash flow
- Developed efficient systems for seamless Bank Reconciliations
- Developed efficient systems for tracking large volumes of deposits and income via bank account; ensuring revenue funds are allocated correctly
- Prepared daily/weekly/monthly Journal Entries – (Income journals, payment clearance, bank transfers, bank charges)
- Billed & invoiced customers for services rendered
- Processed payments and updated receivable accounts
- Prepared daily revenue reports to accurately track cash receipts
- Verified Accounts Payable function - Entered invoices, maintained supplier communication about payments, collections and discrepancies & produced monthly supplier reconciliations
Administrative Assistant
Affluential Realty
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Recorded expenses and Income in accounting software
- Coordinated and booked appointments for the showing of properties
- Drafted and processed various contracts, forms & documentation for partnerships, tenants and landlords for listings, co-broking agreements, and tenant onboarding processes
- Updated client profiles for tenants with relevant information
- Maintained customer & landlord communication about appointments, payments, or general queries
- Managed filing
- Social Media posting and advertising
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Massy Distribution Barbados
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Ensured client billing was accurately Internal audit of invoices
- Communicated discrepancies to relevant personnel before invoices are sent
- Compiled weekly/monthly Account Receivable transaction reports
- Prepared and coordinated daily collections sheet for the receivables messenger
- Updated customer accounts
- Communicated with credit customers to ensure bills were paid in a timely manner
- Prepared bank reconciliations for company charge card
- Prepared daily bank deposits for high volumes of cash
- Prepared Aged Receivables reports & followed up with customers
Education
BSC - ACCOUNTING (Special)
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVEHILL CAMPUS
01.2019
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - BUSINESS STUDIES
THE HARRISON COLLEGE - COLLEGE
01.2015
CXC CSEC -
THE ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL
01.2013
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Analytical
- Adaptable
- Reliable
- Time management
- Team Player
- Internal & External Stakeholder Collaboration
- Goal Oriented
Certifications
- Essentials in Intuit Quickbooks Desktop, QB MED Barbados, 2015
- Shield of Excellence in Business Studies, The Sorptomists International Institute, 2013
- Certified Eyelash Extension Technician, Lia Lash Pro, 2022
References
- Mr. Matthew Cumberbatch, CEO, Dhelt Group, St. Michael, (246) 850-3435
- Ms. Shaunette Alleyne, Financial Controller, UBT Caribbean, Warrens, St. Michael, (246) 266-6124
Additional Information
▪ Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
▪ Experience & Training in: Sage Accpac, Cloud Suite Accounting, Peachtree Software, Smart Stream, Wave Cloud Accounting, Intuit QuickBooks, Abucus Point-of-Sale, RDPWin (Resort Data
Processing), TouchBistro POS, My Legacy Payroll
Timeline
Accounting Coordinator (Contractual)
WeAd Social
05.2022 - 11.2022
Accounting Assistant
Bougainvillea Beach Resort
01.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2022
Administrative Assistant
Affluential Realty
09.2019 - 01.2021
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Massy Distribution Barbados
10.2018 - 06.2019
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - BUSINESS STUDIES
THE HARRISON COLLEGE - COLLEGE
CXC CSEC -
THE ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL
BSC - ACCOUNTING (Special)
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVEHILL CAMPUS
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