kimmariecairns@gmail.comAccounting professional with extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP financial reporting, mutual funds and investment products, accounts payable/receivable, property management, internal audit and working with external auditors. Process improvement, internal control, change management, quality work, meeting deadlines, building partnerships, teaching and training are core skills. COMMUNICATION FOCUSEDStrong technical, formal and informal writing styles can be adapted to suit any business need. Produced quality process documentation, instructional manuals, project plans, graphic presentations, data heavy reports, teaching and training materials. Presented and instructed in a group setting.STRATEGIC THINKERWhen planning projects, always looking ahead and having contingencies if problems arise. Making decisions based not only on today's results but anticipated future results and joining creativity with problem solving for the best long-term solutions are my primary focus.PROCESS IMPROVEMENTContributed in the implementation, maintenance and upgrades of Confluence reporting system that reduced shareholder report production time by 50% and eliminated typeset service, reducing overall cost to the funds. Working on a team and an individual basis, automated and improved several processes which reduced report completion time by 75%. Continuously looking for ways to make tasks more efficient and easy while increasing accuracy.RESPONSIBLE AND RELIABLEFlexible and willing to work extra hours to meet tight deadlines, multi-tasking, working under pressure and meeting expectations and obligations are primary. Helping team members complete their work, accepting responsibility in making decisions and ethical business practices contribute to my success in building strong partnerships.