Natoya Holness
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
An accomplished individual, equipped with a Master of Business Administration attained from the University Canada West, complemented by a bachelor’s degree in accounting earned in Jamaica. Demonstrating a proficient track record of seven years in accounting, coupled with three years dedicated to Internal Auditing/Internal Controls. Renowned for an unwavering commitment to precision, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator, Accounts Payable
Anthem Properties Group Ltd
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinate the collection, coding, approval, and payment process of invoices in a fast-paced environment
- Sort, match, and scan invoices with supporting backup
- Perform accurate data entry of payables into AP processing system
- Manage and administer the monthly payment cycle, including EFT, ACH, manual cheques, and e-filing
- Maintain and Reconcile Bank Accounts in the General Ledger
- Generate and analyze Month End package including Trial Balance and subsequent financial reports
- Post adjusting entries to the GL
- Maintain vendor files in the CRM database
- Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner
- Complete Vendor Statement reconciliations and follow up, when needed
- Assist with preparation of monthly GST filing
- Collect payroll time sheets and enter into Payroll software
- Assist in the collection of reports, invoices, etc
- For Audit as required
- Perform general administrative duties and ad-hoc projects as required.
Portfolio and Services Specialist (Contract)
Robert Half and Associates (Peoples Group)
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Preparing over 1000 tax bulk payments per month, investigating missing items or discrepancies and liaising with 3rd party and loan administrators
- Updating our system with the tax installment due dates and setting up new tax offices when needed
- Wire funds to external partners through BMO banking system
- Managed and prioritizing the property and mortgage email inbox account
- Prepares financial ledgers and journals by posting account transactions in Pplus to reconcile tax payments/postings and complete Balance Sheet using excel spreadsheet for verification of wire transfer
- Assisting with the completion of daily posts of loan repayments using mambu systems
- Processing tax adjustment letters and investigates discrepancies and processing tax credit refund to borrowers
- Checking emails with tax bills coming from the clients and remits to third party and save to G-drive.
Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)
Robert Half and Associates (Axiom Builders)
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Processed high volume AP invoices to clear a four-month backlog as well as processed recent invoices
- Coded, entered, and pays 50 to 80 invoices per day by verifying transaction information and preparing disbursements within a fast-paced environment
- Coded, posted and processed invoices for payments meeting deadline
- Communicated with vendors, subcontractors, and staff at all levels (site and office) to gather information and respond to inquiries in a timely professional manner
- Reviewed incoming invoices for compliance requirements, e.g., ensure accuracy of taxes on invoices (GST and PST), accurate coding and approvals before processing
- Matched and processed incoming vendor invoices against system-generated purchase orders.
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Justice
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Prepared working papers and prepared draft and final audit reports for management review by examining internal controls and conducted follow-up audits
- Advice management on Internal controls and conduct inventory counts based on purchases made
- Written audit working paper based on prepared audit program steps and audit risk matrix to assess the risk level of the audit client
- Prepared of the unit budgets for appropriate funding and analyzed financial performance
- Audit financial statements, bank reconciliation statements and balance sheet and document deviations for discussion with audit client.
Accounting Technician
Ministry of Justice
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed the accounts payable and receivable’s function ensuring that payments are completed in a timely manner in different currencies, Certifying payment vouchers and invoices between 150 -200 per day by cheques and bank deposits
- Reconciliation of petty cash and credit card statements and maintain various bank accounts
- Ensured the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes by maintaining meticulous records of outstanding payables
- Protected the government against unintentional overpayment
- Monitored rental & utility payment for due date processing through the practicing of effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.
Accounting Technician (Payroll)
Ministry of Education
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Performed detailed pay and leave calculations for salaried employees, timesheet employees and other pay authorization documents
- Determine appropriate deductions from gross pay and calculate net pay
- Processed transfers, resignation, dismissals, study, and vacation leave as well as resumption dates for employees
- Calculated and issued vacation payout, benefit premiums and records of employment for employee layoffs and terminations
- Prepared employees' compensation by the end of each month/two weeks (fortnightly) using payroll software and calculated bonuses and allowances
- Reviewed payroll audit reports for exceptions and variances from expected standards.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management -
Mona School of Business & Management
Certificate in IT Audit -
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Accounting) -
University of Technology
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Meticulous
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Team player
- Adaptable
- Planning and Organizing
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaborative
- Ability to work independently
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Administrator, Accounts Payable
Anthem Properties Group Ltd
05.2023 - Current
Portfolio and Services Specialist (Contract)
Robert Half and Associates (Peoples Group)
02.2023 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)
Robert Half and Associates (Axiom Builders)
10.2022 - 01.2023
Internal Auditor
Ministry of Justice
04.2018 - 04.2021
Accounting Technician
Ministry of Justice
09.2016 - 04.2018
Accounting Technician (Payroll)
Ministry of Education
07.2012 - 09.2015
Master of Business Administration -
University Canada West
Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management -
Mona School of Business & Management
Certificate in IT Audit -
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Accounting) -
University of Technology
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