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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jamaica

Ensure that accounting functions satisfies established regulations and accurately reflects the financial position of the company.Preparation of the company and group financial statements on a monthly basis and performing variance analysis.Supervises the financial and reporting officers who are responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of the regulatory reports to the Central Bank/Financial Services Commission/Jamaica Stock Exchange.Integrally involved in the co-ordination of the annual central bank and shareholders’ audits for both the company and its subsidiaries.Assists and directs the preparation of reports/presentations for the Board pertaining to the Group.Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the profit plan and forecast.Provide strong leadership to motivate both individual and team excellence by listening, negotiating and communicating goals and expectations and provide regular feedback to guide employees in the management of their performance.

Jamaica

Responsible for the planning and execution of audits of clients in various industries and ensuring deadlines are met.Assessing if operational activities of companies are consistent with approved management procedures and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsAssessing the potential risk associated with deficiency in controls and lack of adherence to regulatory requirements and providing practical solutions.Evaluating the effectiveness of controls over key business processes, with a specific focus on those relating to financial reporting.Assessing the assumptions/ techniques used in Budgets/ Forecasts for reasonableness & evaluating the reasonableness of explanations for variance reports and ensuring that action points are implemented and monitored.Coach and review the work performed by team members

Jamaica

Accounting Expertise:Application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to complex business transactions of companies spanning across various sectors of Jamaica, including Financial Services, Insurance & Manufacturing & Distribution.Preparation of Financial Statements.Auditing Expertise:Conduct audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) to complex business transactions of companies spanning across various sectors of Jamaica, including Financial Services, Insurance & Manufacturing & Distribution.Perform audit procedures over the various Financial Statement Line Items: Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, Repurchase Agreements, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Property, Plant & Equipment, Claims Payable and Cost of Sales.Gain an understanding and test the operating effectiveness of companies’ internal controls over significant business processes and make recommendations to improve these processes.Coach, assist and review work performed by junior members of the Audit Team.

Education record

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Applied Accounting