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GABRIELLA WARD

Plantation,FL

Summary

I am an accounting professional currently pursuing a Master of Accounting with a concentration in Taxation at Nova Southeastern University. I bring over three years of progressive audit and accounting experience at KPMG Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean, where I have held several roles from Assistant Accountant to Accountant I. Throughout my career, I’ve developed expertise in audit procedures, financial analysis, and internal controls testing across industries such as banking, retail, and manufacturing. I am proficient in Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and various accounting software, and I’ve demonstrated strong leadership through both community service and managerial roles. My background reflects a solid blend of technical skills, client service, and team collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant I

KPMG Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in the Testing of Controls for various section of the planning stages of an audit Treasury & Debt, Journal Entries, Property Plant and Equipment, Cash, Sales, Accounts receivable.
  • Preforming walk throughs and creating Flow charts of clients internal accounting processes, including the treasury and debt process of a major bank.
  • Testing of Substantive procedures such as Journal Entry testing and the testing of sales, cost of goods sold, PPE and Inventory reporting of large retail and manufacturing companies.
  • Preforming Borrowings recalculation and interest expense calculation of a large development bank.
  • Rolling forward of various trial balance accounts (inventory, PPE & sales) to support audit procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to detect and resolve audit issues, improving overall audit efficiency and effectiveness
  • Interacted with Clients to solve any issues that may have arisen and maintained positive relationships providing professional service.
  • Accountant I (Oct 2023 - Jan 2024)Accountant II (Apr 2023 – Oct 2023), Accountant III (Oct 2022 – Apr 2023), Assistant Accountant (Jan 2022 – Oct 2022)

Temporary Admin Assistant

BDO BARBADOS
  • Temporary Admin Assistant at BDO Barbados during the university breaks.

Manager

THE OFF LICENCE
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Manager at The Off Licence, a small grocery store and take-out restaurant, while completing my degree. I am responsible for purchasing and sales, as well as scheduling and overseeing all staff (5 persons). I am also responsible for preparing monthly sales reports.

Education

Master of Accounting - Taxation

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12-2025

BSc. - Accounting and Finance

University of the West Indies

High school diploma -

Emma Willard School
Albany, NY
06.2015

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Combermere Secondary School

Skills

  • I am Proficient in Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Office and general knowledge of other accounting packages
  • General ledger and accounting
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • International accounting standards
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Accounts payable and receivable

Timeline

Accountant I

KPMG Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean
01.2022 - 01.2024

Manager

THE OFF LICENCE
01.2020 - 01.2022

Temporary Admin Assistant

BDO BARBADOS

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Combermere Secondary School

Master of Accounting - Taxation

Nova Southeastern University

BSc. - Accounting and Finance

University of the West Indies

High school diploma -

Emma Willard School

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