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Giovanni Walker

North York,ON

Summary

Enthusiastic and talented individual, offering ten years of experience, organized and a flexible team player who thrives under pressure; exceedingly motivated in achieving both organizational and personal goals. Able to recognize problems and provide solutions in a swift manner. Efficiently managed various tasks within the set timeframe without diminishing quality. Competent in learning and applying organizational rules and policies in proficient manner.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Accountant

Alpha-Med Global Ltd
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensure customers’ payments are within the payment terms and conditions.
  • Manage petty cash float, post entries relating to accounts payables and receivables.
  • Preparation of bank lodgments.
  • Prepare payment to suppliers and record payments received from customers.
  • Investigate and resolve issues with customers’ accounts and suppliers’ accounts.
  • Prepare weekly reports on receivables, payables, and sales.
  • Calculate unit costs of goods purchased overseas.
  • Oversee the warehouse department and coordinate annual and interim stock count.
  • Bank Reconciliation.
  • Participate in monthly budget meetings.

Shift Lead- Client Specialist

Cash Money Check Cashing Inc.
Toronto, ON
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Ensured outstanding client service was provided within the branch during hours of operation. Addressed and/or escalated client complaints as required.
  • Processed Loans, Western Union Services, Bill Pay and Money Orders for clients.
  • Support implementation and execution of branch specific new client acquisition, conversion, and recovery.
  • Actively participated in monthly financial review with staff.
  • Observed Client Specialists to provide recognition, coaching and feedback to assist development.
  • Ensured all negotiable items were accurately balanced in the database and safeguarded.
  • Audited client files daily to detect frauds and prevent losses.

Senior Accounting Clerk

National Health Fund
Toronto, ON
12.2013 - 04.2018
  • Processed monthly, fortnightly, and weekly payrolls.
  • Filed payroll documents, investment documents and general records.
  • Prepared payroll and investment audit schedules for internal & external audits.
  • Negotiated with specific financial institutions to obtain the best rates for funds to be invested.
  • Prepared investment proposal for funds to be invested and obtain requisite approval.
  • Reviewed investment confirmation letters for accuracy.
  • Researched the relevant period documentations in preparation for response to audit confirmations requested by auditors of investment houses and revenue agencies.
  • Researched, tracked, and restored accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
  • Prepared payment vouchers and cheques through the general disbursement procedure and followed up to ensure the timely distribution of cheques to suppliers.
  • Participated in audit exercises, providing auditors with the necessary information.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Eneb School of Business
Barcelona, Spain
06-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Accounting And Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant
London, UK
04-2016

Meadowbrook High School
Kingston, Jamaica

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Audit Support
  • Team Supervision
  • Client Relations
  • Accounting
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Journal Entries
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Cash Handling
  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks, ACCPAC, PeachTree, Great Plains, Turbopay & Curo

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Junior Accountant

Alpha-Med Global Ltd
06.2021 - 12.2023

Shift Lead- Client Specialist

Cash Money Check Cashing Inc.
09.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Accounting Clerk

National Health Fund
12.2013 - 04.2018

MBA - Business Administration

Eneb School of Business

Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Accounting And Business

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

Meadowbrook High School
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