ALICIA ABRAHAM
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, budgets, and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago
Point Lisas
04.2018 - 04.2024
- Expedited support accounting activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and external audits, and promote business sustainability.
- Inspected daily variances uncovered through customer/vendor queries and Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable aging reports to correct errors and resolve accounting discrepancies effectively.
- Prepared daily and monthly status reports on accounts receivables, communicating with Customer Service Representatives where needed, and assisting with follow-up with customers in arrears as required.
- Performed timely monthly reconciliations and reports for all bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and other areas while maintaining accuracy on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable sub-ledgers and general ledger entries.
- Maintained the general ledger accounts, using the company's accounting software, recording all income, expenditure, and other relevant journals.
- Prepared and made weekly bank deposits.
- Managed and supervised petty cash transactions, ensuring accurate recording, proper documentation, and compliance with company policies, while monthly maintaining the integrity of the petty cash fund.
- Reviewed and cross-checked receipts with sales journals daily to ensure accuracy and consistency in financial records. Daily validated transaction details, identifying discrepancies, and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate accounting and reporting.
- Responsible for the accounts payable function, which included preparing and securing approval for purchase orders; entering received invoices to maintain the accounts payable ledgers; and preparing and entering weekly and monthly check payments for company taxes and other expense payments through online and wire transfers.
- Maintained the filing of financial documents and reports, including the electronic filing system; ensured that all filing of supporting documentation was up-to-date and easily retrievable.
- Consistently completed the month-end close by established deadlines.
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual audit and budget.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial management reports for submission to the board of directors.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (REPORTING)
DIRECTV Trinidad Ltd
Chaguanas, Caroni
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Conducted ad hoc and business partnership support focused on accounting and finance.
- Recorded financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Processed expense analysis for payment of all managers' credit cards.
- Compiled weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly cash flows, including vendor payments.
- Supported audit preparations to promote efficiency in accounting operations.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Education Facility Company Ltd
Port of Spain
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Supported accounting operations and advocated accuracy in all accounting reports.
- Proficiently handled reconciliation of Accounts Payable accounts, including Accounts Payable schedules.
- Composed weekly cash flow, a summary of payments, and total liabilities reports.
- Accurately coded invoices, files, and receipts to maintain an efficient organization.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
Peake Technologies Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Captured revenue by verifying and posting receipts, while resolving discrepancies.
- Generated customers' receipts for cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verified daily deposits and cashiers' summary reports.
- Main point of contact for validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from technicians' services, in-house sales and promotion, customer service departments, and customers.
- Dispatched customers' monthly statements.
- Reconciled monthly credit notes, bonus points, vouchers, and returned check general ledger accounts.
- Maintained the main accounts receivable by resolving collections and examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit line, while coordinating contact with the sales department.
- Prepared and submitted the daily revenue report for the company's directors.
- Maintained and reimbursed USD, ECD, and TTD petty cash floats.
- Prepared fortnightly payments to contractors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, UK07-2012
Diploma - Computer Engineering
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
Point Lisas Campus11-2011
Advanced Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, UKCertificate - Business Analysis
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Payroll Processing
- Variance Analysis
- Customer Service
- Data Analysis
- Administrative Support
- Discrepancy Research
- Account Reconciliations
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Invoicing
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Inventory & Database Management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Aging Reports Analysis
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Finance Management
- SAP, Sage, QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Spreadsheets, VLOOKUP, Pivot Table & Databases
- Typing 50 wpm
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago
04.2018 - 04.2024
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT (REPORTING)
DIRECTV Trinidad Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2018
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Education Facility Company Ltd
01.2014 - 08.2014
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
Peake Technologies Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
Diploma - Computer Engineering
The University of Trinidad And Tobago
Advanced Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certificate - Business Analysis
University of Manitoba
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