• Compile and analyze financial information for accurate journal entries and recording of business transactions• Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes• Analyze operational expenses and compare them to forecasted and actual results• Reconcile balance sheet accounts in compliance with accounting standards and company policies• Assist in compiling schedules for external financial audits• Manage fixed assets sub-systems• Reconcile bank statements and handle sales tax computation• Resolve customer complaints and inquiries• Contribute to special projects as directed.

• Prepare highly complex journal entries for month-end close and ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts• Analyze general ledger accounts and accrual accounts for accuracy• Collect and analyze financial data and prepare monthly combined financial statements and reports• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliation for month-end close• Assist in year-end closings and preparation of working papers for annual audit• Provide expertise and guidance to Finance personnel on financial accounting procedures• Process outgoing payments in compliance with company policies and procedures• Reconcile vendor accounts and investigate discrepancies• Handle sales tax preparation.

• Throughout my tenure at National Commercial Bank Jamaica and NCB Insurance Company Limited, I held various accounting roles, demonstrating a consistent commitment to financial management and compliance.• As an Accounting Officer from 1997 to 2020, I played a crucial role in managing company funds, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and maintaining financial records in adherence to regulatory guidelines.• In this capacity, I prepared Interest Income and Fixed Assets Schedules, diligently analyzing payables, and reconciling bank accounts to verify Sundry Payable invoices• By maintaining a solid understanding of financial regulations and internal policies, I consistently ensured compliance while preparing accurate financial statements and reports• This involved highlighting budget variances and errors, aligning Gross Premium Input with the general ledger, and recording approved batches into sub-ledger and general ledger systems• My responsibilities extended to approving journal entries, performing monthly reconciliations, and preparing statutory filings and journal entries to meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, I updated the fixed asset register on a monthly basis, effectively tracking and managing company assets.• As a trusted accounting professional, I provided leadership support and performed managerial duties, demonstrating the ability to oversee and guide teams in the absence of superiors. During my tenure, I successfully managed the General Ledger for pension fund clients, ensuring accuracy and integrity in handling cumulative funds exceeding J$37 billion.• In my role as a Trust Accountant, I maintained compliance with trust agreements and regulatory guidelines, developed accounts for various estates/trust funds, and prepared Income Tax Returns and Trust Tax Certificates. I also prepared quarterly valuation reports on investment portfolios, reconciled bank accounts, and efficiently managed pension administration.