ANNASTACIA DAWSON
Tampa,,FL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Administrator
Mourant Ozannes
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked with partners, fee earners, and secretaries to ensure fees were invoiced to clients accurately and expediently.
- Met month-end deadlines consistently by processing invoice cancellations, creating split/group bills, writing off WIP, and amending time cards.
- Adhered to the firm's approval process for invoicing and billing procedures.
- Uploaded invoices to various e-billing portals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Provided support to Finance Administrators across all offices, including holiday and sickness cover.
- Ensured the practical application of finance policies and procedures in the delivery of billing and collections.
- Responded promptly and professionally to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with the Cayman Finance team and provided support as needed.
- Performed ad hoc duties such as receipting, bank reconciliations, and other projects as requested by the Revenue Control Manager.
Accounting Technician
Maples Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Expertly crafted Expense Remittance Reports and managed Subledger cheque preparations
- Diligently conducted Balance Sheet and Credit Card reconciliation
- Supported the Accounts Payable team through payment processing, comprehensive team training, and reliable coverage support
- Executed accurate Journal Postings, including FX transactions and Interest calculations
- Prepared 206 Intercompany Billing and maintained Slush Account Listings (130-0009)
- Thoroughly reviewed and prepared Bank Reconciliation statements, ensuring financial accuracy
Staff Accountant
Rawlinson & Hunter Limited
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed AP entries for multiple offices
- Executed wire transfers, local transfers and check processing
- Preparation of cash receipts
- Preparation of monthly disbursement entries
- Billing - included reviewing and processing of bills and attending to various billing inquiries
- Conducted thorough bank reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries
- Processed client related requests such as (client closures, client opening, etc)
- Maintained the filing system for the department
- Provided support during annual regulatory Audits
- Acted as a mentor, offering guidance and support to junior staff
Audit Administrator
Deloitte
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Streamlined audit & tax billing via Aderant, ensuring efficient paperless operations
- Managed account receivable write-offs, and client close out forms
- Coordinated and assisted with the day-to-day administration duties of the Assurance & Advisory Services department including typing, format reports, PDF conversions, engagement letters, updating direct audit track sheet, data entry, binding financial statements and the dispatching thereof
- Executed client set-up procedures, opened new client numbers, and updated the time management system with client name changes and other information as appropriate
- Administered reports and business correspondence
- Set up and updated templates, policies, and procedures
- Accessed SharePoint to process CBA billing request
- Uploaded overseas invoices to the hermitage site
Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
Kirk Freeport
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared and printed Jewelry Appraisals and Courtesy cards for customers
- Oversaw and ordered office supplies
- Greeted customers or callers daily to handle inquiries or direct to appropriate persons
- Managed building access by supplying key cards to employees and visitors
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving, and purging files
Summer Intern
Health Services Authority
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported Account Officers in managing and organizing financial documents
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements
- Utilized IRIS software for efficient write-offs of account balances
- Managed incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel
- Reduced physical document storage by scanning and eliminating outdated records
Intern
District Administration
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and gazettes
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders
- Assisted customers with the completion of Passport forms
- Coordinated and prepared meeting rooms to support organizational needs
- Registered residents for Birth, Death, and Marriage - Printed Certificates after the registration
- Prepared Visa Waivers for customers
Summer Intern
Health Services Authority
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Supported Account Officers in managing and organizing financial documents
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements
- Utilized IRIS software for efficient write-offs of account balances
- Managed incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel
- Reduced physical document storage by scanning and eliminating outdated records
Sales Assistant
NKY Cayman Fashion Group
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service by guiding clients through product selection and facilitating smooth transaction processes
Cashier (Part-Time)
Kirkconnell Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Streamlined sales with efficient scanning
- Priced & stocked merchandise
- Ensured safe packaging of purchases
- Handled Digicel payments & receipts
Receptionist - Summer
Brac Insurance
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed multi-line phone system
- Welcomed visitors & directed them
- Sorted mail for staff daily
- Prepared docs with MS Office
Receptionist - Summer
Four D's Car Rental
07.2015 - 07.2015
- Engaged clients with warm welcomes
- Provided rental terms & rates info
- Assisted customers via calls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Analytics
University of South Florida
true01.2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
The University College of The Cayman Islands
11-2020
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Accounts Receivable
- Billing
- Data entry
- Filing
- Microsoft Office
- Aderant
- IRIS
- QuickBooks
- 3E
Languages
English
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Administrator
Mourant Ozannes
04.2024 - 01.2025
Accounting Technician
Maples Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
Staff Accountant
Rawlinson & Hunter Limited
04.2021 - 12.2022
Audit Administrator
Deloitte
10.2020 - 04.2021
Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
Kirk Freeport
12.2019 - 04.2020
Summer Intern
Health Services Authority
07.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
District Administration
10.2018 - 05.2019
Summer Intern
Health Services Authority
07.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Assistant
NKY Cayman Fashion Group
12.2017 - 04.2018
Cashier (Part-Time)
Kirkconnell Ltd
12.2016 - 06.2017
Receptionist - Summer
Brac Insurance
07.2016 - 08.2016
Receptionist - Summer
Four D's Car Rental
07.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy and Analytics
University of South Florida
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
The University College of The Cayman Islands
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