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Shemara Stephen

British Columbia,Canada

Summary

Meticulous accounting professional bringing 7 years of experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, customer relationship management and account reconciliation. Strong Quickbooks and Sage proficiency with precise and accurate nature. Expertise in financial data entry and record-keeping. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Metlakatla Development Cooperation
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Sage.

Consultant

Brand Finance Lanka
03.2020 - 08.2023
  • Brand Finance is the World's leading independent brand valuation consultancy, headquartered in the City of London
  • I was a part of Brand Finance Sri Lanka and have been involved in projects carrying out Business and Brand Valuations both for investment and strategic purposes across multiple industries such as telecommunications, utilities, oil & gas, and commercial services, which include both international and local clients
  • I have gained experience in conducting research analysis and brand valuations specializing in the Retail and Telecommunications sectors for the Brand Finance Brand Rankings.
  • Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.

Senior Executive

Ernst & Young Sri Lanka
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • May 2018 to January 2019 - Tax Due Diligence: I was part of a team which conducted due diligence assignments on the taxation position of the target company, advised on tax liabilities (actual and contingent), and provided any other comments on taxation matters concerning the target company in M&A transactions
  • February 2019 to February 2020 - Tax Advisory: I worked in the tax advisory division which is responsible to help clients structure transactions tax effectively, manage the tax burden and improve sustainable growth
  • We tailor our advice to specific business needs, from planning through to helping with implementation, reporting and maintaining constructive relationships with the tax authorities.

Associate Finance

St. Anthony's Knowledge Services, Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2018
  • SAKS is a local and international BPO service provider in Finance & Accounting & Research and Analytics
  • I was a part of a team that handled an Australian Accounting & Consultancy firm
  • My job role included: - Handling accounts payable, payment processing - Vendor data management and analysis - General ledger functions and journal entry processing - Fixed asset and inventory accounting - Budgeting and monthly management reporting - Preparing statutory returns (Tax Returns, BAS returns, FBT returns) - Accounts receivable recording and analysis

Education

ACMA, CGMA -

Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

BSc. Applied Accounting -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

CFA - Level 3 candidate -

(Chartered Financial Analyst)

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Quickbooks & Sage accounting software
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Financial modeling
  • Work planning and prioritization
  • Project Management

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Metlakatla Development Cooperation
09.2023 - Current

Consultant

Brand Finance Lanka
03.2020 - 08.2023

Senior Executive

Ernst & Young Sri Lanka
05.2018 - 02.2020

Associate Finance

St. Anthony's Knowledge Services, Pvt Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2018

ACMA, CGMA -

Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

BSc. Applied Accounting -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

CFA - Level 3 candidate -

(Chartered Financial Analyst)

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