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Aimee Markowski
Dunedin,FL
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Summary
Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Voltech InstrumentsFort Myers, FL
Head of Finance and Administration
04.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit.
- Identified potential areas for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
- Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
- Recommended new accounting software packages. replacing non-automated and non-integrated software and ensuring a smooth transition.
- Created and updated financial reports on frequent basis to present information to leadership teams, including annual and monthly budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to directors.
- Managed and supervised the finance team including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
- Created and enforced company-wide controls regarding revenue and expenses in concerted effort to protect organization's assets.
Vortech (Pty) Ltd and Business Elements (Pty) LtdCape Town, Western Cape, Western Cape
Accountant
10.2016 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends and advised directors.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with national requirements.
- Prepared tax returns by gathering necessary information and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Managed and trained team members to enhance performance and increase operational efficiency including various accounting topics such as GAAP principles and company policies.
- Processed payrolls through Sage software ensuring accuracy of employee data as well as compliance with national laws and regulations.
Education
UNISACape Town, South Africa
from B.Compt
Skills
- KPI Tracking
- Account Analysis
- Technology-Savvy
- Relationship Building
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Management
- QuickBooks Experience
- Sage 50
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Volunteering
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Afrikaans
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Availability
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Timeline
Head of Finance and Administration
Voltech Instruments
04.2022 - 01.2024
Accountant
Vortech (Pty) Ltd and Business Elements (Pty) Ltd
10.2016 - 01.2022
UNISA
from B.Compt