Stacey Harewood
Christ Church,Barbados
Summary
Qualified Chartered Professional Accountant
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Associate
Conset Bay Advisors
San Francisco , CA
07.2024 - Current
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Generated income statements, expense accrual reports and journal entries using QuickBooks software.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial documents, such as bank statements.
- Compiled 1099 data; prepared and filed 1099 forms for various entities.
- Utilized software applications such as Microsoft Excel for data analysis purposes.
- Participated in special projects related to fund accounting functions such as month-end NAV calculations, and other month-end closure activities.
- Created and maintained accurate records of fund transactions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues, in a remote work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Finance Assistant
UN World Food Programme
Hastings, Barbados
04.2023 - Current
- Assist in providing the procedural and technical support to staff within the areas of finance and budget, to ensure compliance with WFP financial policies, rules and regulations
- Monitor monthly expenditure forecasts and provide expenditure reports in order to facilitate informed decision-making
- Monitor the sub-imprest bank and petty cash accounts regularly, to ensure that adequate funds are available and appropriately disbursed
- Assist in compiling information from various sources in order to prepare reports relating to budgets, accounting, finance and statistics
- Monitor and record all expenses in line with the approved budget in order to ensure that correct expenditure costs are charged and payments to external suppliers, cash grants and other supplier invoices are processed in a timely manner
Accounting/Audit Assistant
BDO Barbados
Haggatt Hall, Barbados
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Assist in the planning, execution and finalization of audit assignments(i.e., internal & external audits)
- Perform tests of controls, audit testing and preparation of audit working papers and relevant documentation for the audit files to support all opinions and testing conclusions
- Draft financial statements in accordance with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs
- Reviews accounting and operating procedures, systems of internal control and Clients' practices within an assigned area
- Any other task reasonably assigned and within skill set
- Prepare accurate and complete VAT returns and ensuring submission within applicable statutory deadlines;
- Monitor client funding, request funding and coordinate VAT payments within agreed timelines;
- Update and maintain QuickBooks for several small accounting clients;
- Assist with the annual compilation of financial statements and prepare accounting worksheets, cash books etc
- As directed by the Manager - Accounting/ Outsourced Services;
- Assist with the preparation of personal and corporation tax calculations as directed by the Manager - Accounting/ Outsourced Services;
- Maintain accurate and complete accounting files (both physical and electronic) so that information can be easily retrieved
- Update payroll calculations and prepare monthly and bi-monthly payroll worksheets for review and approval;
- Monitor client funding, request funding and coordinate payroll and statutory payments within agreed timelines;
- Prepare payroll packages (including employee pay slips) and coordinate delivery of packages to designated client personnel in a safe and secure manner;
- Maintain accurate and complete payroll and employee files (both physical and electronic)
Administrative Assistant(Payables)
Barbados Revenue Authority
Roebuck Street, Barbados
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Assist with the preparation of monthly journals
- Process account payables in Smart Stream
- Process tax refund payments (VAT, personal & corporate income tax refunds)
- Assist with the preparation of month end financial reports
- Filing of payment vouchers, receipts, and other documents
- Assist with mailing of cheques to customers; and any other duties as assigned
Church Treasurer
The Branch Deliverance Ministries
Kingsland, Barbados
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed church's bank accounts and conducted bank reconciliations
- Data entry of transactions in ChurchTrac (online church accounting software) and Excel
- Maintained and updated financial records; answered and directed calls accordingly; prepared various financial reports as needed by church board; and any other duties as assigned
Junior Accountant/Auditor
Baker Tilly International (Barbados)
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted several audits in the following areas- cash and bank, fixed assets, income, expenses, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory (physical inventory observation), investment property, deferred taxation and share capital
- Prepared trial balance, post financial transactions and financial statements in accordance with IFRS
- Prepared tax returns for small businesses and individuals
- Conducted VAT, NIS, PAYE reconciliations
- Conducted two review engagements in accordance with ISRE 2400(Revised)
Office Assistant
SWIFT INSURANCE BROKERS
Kendall Hill Park, Barbados
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Retrospective input of renewal invoices and receipts in QuickBooks
- Assisted with Data entry in Excel
- Answered telephone and assisted with correspondence
Part Time Cashier/Receptionist
SUNGENERAL INSURANCE
St. George, Barbados
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Cashier Duties- Receipt all cash, cheques and advices on behalf of company;
- Conduct daily balancing, preparation and reporting of daily deposit; Record returned cheques and update records accordingly
- Receptionist Duties- Answer and direct telephone calls efficiently; Take and forward accurate messages; Greet customers and ensure they are attended to quickly;
- Receive and distribute mail for hand delivery; Issue relevant Underwriting or Claims forms to clients upon request; Perform any other work related functions from time to time as they arise
Education
ACCA Qualified -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
04.2024
BSc. - Accounting (Special)
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
St. Michael02.2014
Associate Degree of Arts - Accounting & Sociology
Barbados Community College
St. Michael07.2011
Skills
- SAP Software
- Eze Software
- PB Optimizer
- QuickBooks
- CaseWare
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Processing Accounts payables
- Accounts receivables
- Bank Reconciliations
- Creating Financial Reports
- Good written and Oral Communication
- Open minded
- Working experience uses JP Morgan and Fidelity Prime brokers portals
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading about Forex and Investments
- Graphic Designing
- Web Design: Created webpage for current local church: www.thebranchbb.com
References
- Peter Alleyne, Lecturer in Accounting, The Department of Management Studies, +1 (246) 231-2547
- Nigel Adams, Executive Manager, Guardian General, +1 (246) 233-7527
Personal Information
Title: Aspiring Professional Accountant
Timeline
Operations Associate
Conset Bay Advisors
07.2024 - Current
Finance Assistant
UN World Food Programme
04.2023 - Current
Accounting/Audit Assistant
BDO Barbados
07.2020 - 03.2023
Administrative Assistant(Payables)
Barbados Revenue Authority
08.2018 - 06.2020
Church Treasurer
The Branch Deliverance Ministries
01.2018 - 08.2018
Junior Accountant/Auditor
Baker Tilly International (Barbados)
05.2016 - 06.2017
Office Assistant
SWIFT INSURANCE BROKERS
05.2016 - 05.2016
Part Time Cashier/Receptionist
SUNGENERAL INSURANCE
05.2015 - 08.2015
ACCA Qualified -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
BSc. - Accounting (Special)
University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
Associate Degree of Arts - Accounting & Sociology
Barbados Community College