Gemma Fernandez
Bookkeeper
Toronto,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bookkeeping
Yollimo
Toronto, Ontario
10.2022 - Current
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Restaurant Manager
Chitos Pizza
Toronto, ON
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Developed, implemented, and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Finance Associate
CMRITO
Toronto, ON
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.
- Maintained journal entries to track and analyze credit and debit transactions.
- Applied best practices to align accounting processes with current laws and regulations.
- Analyzed and interpreted accounting information to develop company expense budget.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
- Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information according to current needs.
- Collaborated with other departments to align quarterly financial goals, resulting in Number% cost-reduction.
- Gathered and prepared bi-weekly payroll documentation to support human resources and payroll departments.
- Processed payments to vendors and assisted with other accounts payable and receivables tasks.
- Prepared quarterly revenue, expense and performance reports using Software.
- Applied understanding of tax code to conduct financial reviews and prepare documentation for external auditors.
Education
Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON 01.2020 - 12.2021
Diploma - Business Administration
Anderson College
Toronto, ON 01.2019 - 11.2019
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Software Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Excellent Communication
Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Bookkeeping
Yollimo
10.2022 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Chitos Pizza
10.2021 - 09.2022
Diploma - Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
01.2020 - 12.2021
Finance Associate
CMRITO
11.2019 - 06.2021
Diploma - Business Administration
Anderson College
01.2019 - 11.2019