Maryann Shoapik
Iqaluit,Canada
Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate and legal accounting structures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Clerk
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
01.2024 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service when addressing inquiries related to billing or account issues, resolving disputes efficiently and professionally.
- Collaborated with colleagues to resolve any discrepancies in financial records or reports.
- Prepared accurate financial statements by compiling and analyzing financial information from various sources.
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data to increase accuracy and reduce potential backlogs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements within the payables function, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency.
- Reduced late payment penalties by diligently monitoring due dates and prioritizing vendor payments.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting by maintaining up-to-date accounts payable ledgers and schedules.
Finance Officer
Government of Nunavut
06.2014 - 11.2021
- Collected and organized information for entry, prioritizing entries to increase efficiency.
- Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
- Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Assisted claimants, providers and clients with problems or questions regarding claims.
- Processed claims for payment or forwarded to appropriate personnel for further investigation.
Senior Finance Officer
Government of Nunavut
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Processing all departments accounts payable
- Authorizing payments for all departments headquarters invoices and for delegate reginal projects.
- Reconciling monthly statement
- Preparing Journal voucher to facilitate budget reconciliation.
- Verifying accounts payable and receivables and commitment documents to insure completeness and accuracy.
- Reconciling, approving and paying departments visa charges.
Customer Service Representative
Royal Bank of Canada
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Educated customers on special pricing opportunities and company offerings.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Finance Clerk
Government of Nunavut
05.2013 - 06.2013
- Prepared expense reports for employee travel, office expenses and petty cash.
- Assisted accounting department with financial recordkeeping for external audits.
- Assisted managers with additional duties during employee absences.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Cashier
Northwest Company
02.2008 - 05.2013
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Administrative Officer
Pangnirtung Inuit Co-op
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Daily cash in and cash out
- Prepared Bi-weekly payroll
- Processed Bank slips to deposit
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Administrative Officer
Pangnirtung Fisheries
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Monitored office inventory to maintain supply levels.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
Education
Attagoyuk School
Pangnirtung, NUSkills
- Sage 50
- Microsoft Office
- Fluent in both Inuktitut and English
- Precise/Time Management
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Quick to learning
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Finance Clerk
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
01.2024 - Current
Senior Finance Officer
Government of Nunavut
04.2016 - 10.2016
Finance Officer
Government of Nunavut
06.2014 - 11.2021
Customer Service Representative
Royal Bank of Canada
02.2014 - 06.2014
Finance Clerk
Government of Nunavut
05.2013 - 06.2013
Administrative Officer
Pangnirtung Inuit Co-op
10.2011 - 08.2012
Administrative Officer
Pangnirtung Fisheries
10.2011 - 08.2012
Cashier
Northwest Company
02.2008 - 05.2013
Attagoyuk School
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