Akilah Edwards Martineau
Accountant
Palm Beach Gardens,Florida
Summary
An ambitious, self-motivated and meticulous individual with experience and qualifications in the accounting and financial profession for over four years. Willing to work in teams and proficient in communicating with employees at all levels of an organization and the public. Committed to transparency, accountability and proper work ethics. Involved in volunteer work for the empowerment of others and always willing and eager to learn new things for self development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6074
6074
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Officer
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process.
- Prepared accurate financial reports for management review, enabling informed decision making.
Acting Senior Accountant
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared financial and management reports
- Executed Payroll processing
- Prepared Budget analysis
- Ensure timely payments of suppliers/vendors
- Maintain internal control systems over accounting transactions
- Review fixed assets register
- Prepare wires/payment vouchers, purchase orders, invoices
- Prepared cheque disbursement processing
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Updated general ledger with latest entries
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
Accounting Officer
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Prepared monthly Bank and petty cash Reconciliation
- Prepared fixed assets register
- Prepared bills payments via quickbooks accounting software
- Prepared wires, payment vouchers, purchase orders, invoices
- Prepared cheque disbursement processing
- Maintained internal control systems over accounting transactions
- Prepared monthly payroll processing
- Prepared tax returns
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process.
- Prepared accurate financial reports for management review, enabling informed decision making.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing accuracy.
- Collaborated with procurement department to prepare vendor purchase orders and facilitate payments.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and clients to maintain timely payments while negotiating favorable terms.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring sufficient funds were available to meet operational needs while optimizing investment opportunities.
Bank Teller
Scotiabank Tobago
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Learned about anti money laundering and counterfeit money
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Finance and Accounting Intern
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Gained hands on experience in preparing bond amortization schedules
- Prepared pension and leave schedules
Youth Energised for Success Intern
Unit Trust Corporation/Division of Finance and Economy
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and data.
- Gained Customer and Teller Service knowledge
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained hands-on experience in teller software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
CMA Certification -
Institute of Management Accountants
Diploma in Forensic Accounting -
Oxford Home Study College Ltd
Certificate in Payroll & Taxation Management -
CTS College
BSc Accounting and Finance - Upper Second-Class Honours
The University of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
01.2016 - 01.2019
A’Levels - undefined
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
01.2014 - 01.2016
O’Levels - undefined
Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate
Skills
Great time management
Very organized
Quickbooks Accounting Software knowledge
Microsoft Office Application knowledge
Maintenance of internal control systems
Payroll processing experience
Account and bank reconciliation expert
Revenue and Expense tracking expert
Timeline
Accounting Officer
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
Acting Senior Accountant
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bank Teller
Scotiabank Tobago
02.2019 - 10.2019
Accounting Officer
Tobago Tourism Agency Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2022
Finance and Accounting Intern
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
06.2018 - 08.2018
Youth Energised for Success Intern
Unit Trust Corporation/Division of Finance and Economy
07.2016 - 08.2016
BSc Accounting and Finance - Upper Second-Class Honours
The University of The West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
01.2016 - 01.2019
A’Levels - undefined
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
01.2014 - 01.2016
O’Levels - undefined
Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate
CMA Certification -
Institute of Management Accountants
Diploma in Forensic Accounting -
Oxford Home Study College Ltd
Certificate in Payroll & Taxation Management -
CTS College
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