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AUDREY M. BENT

Avon Port,Canada

Work History

Accounting Technician / Tax Preparer

Kent and Duffett Chartered Professional Accountants
Kentville, Canada
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • .Manages full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, tax filings, and month-end and year-end closings using Sage 50, including verification of Payroll.
  • Prepared T1 personal tax returns and processed utility and operational cost payments.
  • Submitted 200+ client tax files ahead of schedule, increasing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Prepare and submit remittances and forms compliant with CRA; maintain audit-ready records.
  • Generated reports aligning with timelines and sales contracts to support decision-making.

Senior Accountant

OGM Integrated Communications Ltd
Kingston, Jamaica
11.2012 - 04.2023
  • Managed tax filings and reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IFRS regulations through audit preparation.
  • Directed accounting operations, including ledger management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Streamlined QuickBooks processes, improving work accuracy and reporting timelines.
  • Supervised and mentored accounting staff, promoting consistency and adherence to compliance standards.
  • Reduced accounts payable backlog by 45%, accelerating financial reporting.
  • Recovered $5 million in receivables through detailed reconciliations.
  • Negotiated JMD $32 million in tax penalty and interest write-offs.
  • Oversaw a US $1 million project with 50% profit retention.
  • Collaborated with the Accounts Executive Team to drive a 25% increase in sales margin.

Education

Global MBA - Financial Management

London School of Business and Finance
London, UK
12-2028

ACCA Designation - Strategic Professional Level

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, UK
12-2027

Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business

12-2026

Certified Accounting Technician/Diploma - Accounting & Business

12-2006

Skills

  • Tax Preparation
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Sage 50
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Payroll management
  • Accounts payable
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Caseware
  • Analytical skills
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Auditing procedures

Timeline

Accounting Technician / Tax Preparer

Kent and Duffett Chartered Professional Accountants
08.2023 - 08.2025

Senior Accountant

OGM Integrated Communications Ltd
11.2012 - 04.2023

Global MBA - Financial Management

London School of Business and Finance

ACCA Designation - Strategic Professional Level

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Advanced Diploma - Accounting & Business

Certified Accounting Technician/Diploma - Accounting & Business

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting technician with 15 years in financial management, focusing on accounts payable/receivable and tax preparation. Skilled in Sage 50 and QuickBooks Pro, facilitating significant improvements in payables and receivables. Pursuing ACCA designation and Global MBA in Financial Management, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and compliance.

Certification

  • Canadian Federal Income Tax - Level 1, H&R Block Tax Academy, 12/01/25
  • Certified Accounting Technician, ACCA, 2006

Professional Memberships

Affiliate Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Work Authorization

Eligible to work in Canada

Languages

English, Fluent

Core Competencies

Accounts Payable & Receivable, Month-End & Year-End Closings, General Ledger Reconciliations, Payroll, Cash Flow, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Tax Preparation (T1), Audit Support, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Sage 50, QuickBooks Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, Process Improvement, Analytical Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Teamwork

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
AUDREY M. BENT