Peaches Brown
Charlottetown,PE
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and ERP systems. Skilled in invoice posting, GRN management, credit card reconciliation, and cash handling. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook, with a strong track record of improving financial processes and ensuring accuracy. Excellent communicator, highly organized, and dependable in supporting cross-functional teams and handling time-sensitive tasks.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Accountant
BIOVECTRA INC.
09.2024 - Current
- Process customer purchase orders from receipt to shipment and billing, ensuring timelines and accuracy is maintained.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to review and approve all orders before posting.
- Manage the backorder report and update teams on delays and changes.
- Assist inventory with labor posting and timesheet
Accountant
BIOVECTRA INC.
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Processed high volumes of accounts payable transactions, including invoice posting, GRN management, and supplier payments, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Reconciled corporate credit card statements and prepared accounting entries to maintain up-to-date financial records.
- Coordinated accounts receivable and cash book functions, including payment processing, deposit preparation, and bank reconciliations.
- Entered and verified manufacturing cost data in the ERP system, supporting accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting.
Vault Associate
The Home Depot Inc
09.2021 - 02.2024
- Demonstrated expertise in reconciliation, deposit balancing, and cash handling.
- Proficient in utilizing spreadsheets and databases for financial tracking and reporting.
- Responsible for performing vault duties to ensure smooth opening and closing of daily operations.
- Accurately balanced staff drawers and vault at day-end; secured all monies per established protocols.
Assistant Bursar
AABUTHNOTT GALLIMORE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Managed the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and expenditure reports, to support strategic decision-making across educational institutions.
- Oversaw budgeting, procurement, and payments in alignment with the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, ensuring efficient and compliant use of school resources.
- Coordinated internal audit readiness by performing account reconciliations, verifying financial documentation, and maintaining adherence to internal accounting controls.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records using spreadsheets and databases, enabling timely reporting to the school board and Ministry of Education.
Food and Beverage Manager
MARGARITAVILLE CARIBBEAN GROUP
04.2012 - 01.2017
- Increased sales by 20% through effective management of cash, inventory, and controllable expenses.
- Created and implemented innovative promotional campaigns, improving service quality and enhancing profit margins.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring all team members engaged customers to exceed expectations, contributing to a 30%increase in positive customer feedback.
- Ensured staff compliance with food and beverage safety regulations, reducing safety violations by 10% through targeted training.
Sales Associate
DUFRY (JAMAICA) LIMITED
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Handled 50+ POS transactions daily with speed and accuracy.
- Kept racks and shelves organized to boost product visibility and sales.
- Greeted customers warmly to create a positive first impression.
- Used up-selling strategies to increase average purchase value.
Underwriter/accounting Clerk
COVENANT INSURANCE BROKERS
01.2002 - 09.2005
- Analyzed complex insurance data to assess creditworthiness, improving risk assessment accuracy 15% and supporting informed decision-making.
- Applied underwriting policies with meticulous attention to detail, reducing underwriting errors by 10% and ensuring full compliance with company standards.
- Managed mid-term policy changes, ensuring 100%accuracy in documentation and maintaining seamless customer service.
- Resolved customer issues efficiently, contributing to an exceptional customer satisfaction rate and fostering positive relationships with clients.
Education
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Prince Edward Islands
Prince Edward Island12.2024
Associate Degree - Accounting
University College of The Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands07.2007
Typing -
Fitz Henley Business College
Kingston04.2002
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Invoice Posting & GRN Management
- ERP Systems (Data Entry & Management)
- Bank Reconciliation & Cash Book Handling
- Credit Card Statement Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting & Documentation
- Purchase Order Tracking & Follow-Up
- Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word
- Supplier & Internal Communications
- Inventory Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Student Accountant
BIOVECTRA INC.
09.2024 - Current
Accountant
BIOVECTRA INC.
02.2024 - 09.2024
Vault Associate
The Home Depot Inc
09.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Bursar
AABUTHNOTT GALLIMORE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2017 - 08.2021
Food and Beverage Manager
MARGARITAVILLE CARIBBEAN GROUP
04.2012 - 01.2017
Sales Associate
DUFRY (JAMAICA) LIMITED
07.2011 - 04.2012
Underwriter/accounting Clerk
COVENANT INSURANCE BROKERS
01.2002 - 09.2005
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Prince Edward Islands
Associate Degree - Accounting
University College of The Cayman Islands
Typing -
Fitz Henley Business College
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