Sheila Fennimore
Wainwright
Summary
Knowledgeable Finance Administrator adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, as well as providing payroll, reporting and audit support. Highly detail-oriented and organized with excellent planning and communication skills. Strong multitasker and problem-solver excels in fast-paced business support positions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Administrator
WAFCl
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Processed invoices and payments, maintaining vendor relationships for timely transactions.
- Implemented financial reporting practices, enhancing accuracy and compliance standards.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring easy access during audits or other reviews as needed.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
- Developed monthly financial statements that provided valuable insights into company performance, leading to informed decision-making by management.
- Managed payroll processing accurately, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality for all employee information.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Updated daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 60+ employees and maintained all associated files.
Accountant
Joda Enterprises Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Responsible for multiple payroll accounts using Payroll software.
- Prepared accurate financial statements and reports to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintained organized financial records using accounting software for efficient retrieval and reporting.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Provost Health Centre
- Responsible for specimen collection, pre-analytical processing (including but not limited to inpatients, outpatients, long-term care, pediatrics, emergency, blood cultures, micro collection etc.
- Very knowledgeable in Medi-Tec, as well as responsible for packaging/shipping all specimens sent to other hospitals daily.
Customer Service Representative
Bank of Montreal
- Responsible for my own cash, balancing at the close of every day, handling deposits, withdrawals, wire transfers, and all personal/business banking for customers.
- Responsible for emptying/loading ATM machines, counting verifying treasury, opening/closing of safety deposit boxes, issued bank cards, answered phones and booked appointments.
Front Desk Receptionist
H & R Block Tax Group
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring seamless check-in and appointment scheduling for clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
- Maintained organized records of client appointments and documentation using H & R Block software systems.
- Assisted in preparing tax-related materials, enhancing overall efficiency during peak seasons.
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Medical
College of The North Atlantic
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL06-2017
Comprehensive Arts & Sciences - Arts & Sciences
College of The North Atlantic
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL06-2016
Banking & Finance -
Academy Canada
Corner BrookBusiness Administration/Accounting -
College of The North Atlantic
Grand Falls-Windsor, NLHigh School Graduate -
Charisma Collegiate
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Deposit processing
- Transaction monitoring
- Invoice preparation
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Payroll processing
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
H & R Block Tax Group
02.2025 - 05.2025
Financial Administrator
WAFCl
04.2023 - 04.2024
Accountant
Joda Enterprises Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2022
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Provost Health Centre
Customer Service Representative
Bank of Montreal
Medical Laboratory Assistant - Medical
College of The North Atlantic
Comprehensive Arts & Sciences - Arts & Sciences
College of The North Atlantic
Banking & Finance -
Academy Canada
Business Administration/Accounting -
College of The North Atlantic
High School Graduate -
Charisma Collegiate