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Avianna Andrews, ACCA

Arima ,Trinidad & Tobago

Summary

Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Defacto Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Mentored new hires within the department, offering guidance on day-to-day responsibilities as well as long-term career development opportunities within the field of auditing.
  • Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
  • Planning , Scheduling and executing stock counts with multiple teams and locations.
  • Evaluated critical business systems and processes, identifying areas of potential risk exposure and offering recommendations to mitigate those risks.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.

General Manager

Aeistiva Avenue Clothing & Accessories
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of staff, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Managed Online E-commerce site including product updates,IT upgrades and general cyber security.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Audit Staff Member

Ernst & Young
01.2020 - 05.2021

In addition to De-Facto Senior Roles

  • Developed strong relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating professionalism and integrity throughout the audit process.
  • Evaluated client risk assessments, identifying areas where additional audit focus was necessary to mitigate potential issues.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive client information during audits.

Accounts Clerk

Associated Brands Industries Limited
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Speed and accuracy in high quantity data entry processing, maintaining detailed records of all transactions.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Clerk

First Link Business Solutions
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Preparation and filing of Tax Returns , National Insurance Contributions & other Statutory Filings.
  • Business Registrations, Annual Return Filings, Preparation of Cash Flow Statement for clients.
  • Maintaining positive clients & supplier relationships.
  • Recording of financial data in accounting softwares.

Education

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
Global
12.2024

Certificate - Various Soft Skills

University of The West Indies ( ROYTEC)
Port Of Spain
12.2018

Certificate - Global Business & Business Process Outsourcing

ACCA
Global
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Bishop Anstey High School East
Trincity
09.2011 - 05.2016

Skills

Continuous learning mindset

Presentation & Communication Skills

Risk Assessment Analysis

Data analytics proficiency

IFRS Expertise

Financial statement audit

Client Relationship Management

Accounting Softwares - Peachtree, Xero, QuickBooks, AS400 , Microsoft Dynamics 365

Timeline

Defacto Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
01.2024 - Current

General Manager

Aeistiva Avenue Clothing & Accessories
05.2021 - Current

Accounts Clerk

Associated Brands Industries Limited
04.2020 - 12.2020

Audit Staff Member

Ernst & Young
01.2020 - 05.2021

Accounts Clerk

First Link Business Solutions
02.2019 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Bishop Anstey High School East
09.2011 - 05.2016

Chartered Accountancy - Accounting

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants

Certificate - Various Soft Skills

University of The West Indies ( ROYTEC)

Certificate - Global Business & Business Process Outsourcing

ACCA
Avianna Andrews, ACCA