Bella Allan-Limerick
Fort Lauderdale,USA
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in fraud investigation, identity verification, financial analysis, and compliance review across public sector and financial settings. Skilled in analyzing anomalies, validating documentation, and supporting adjudication under policy and regulation. Communicates concise, evidence-supported findings, escalates complex issues appropriately, and safeguards sensitive information.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
City of Miramar
Miramar, FL
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Analyzed financial data, identified variances and performance trends, and prepared concise summaries for review.
- Investigated transaction variances using source documents and system records, then summarized findings for decisions.
- Reviewed contracts and supporting materials to verify funding and documentation, identified compliance gaps, and escalated issues.
- Refined procedures and implemented controls to reduce recurring errors and strengthen compliance.
- Analyzed financial data, and documented research steps with concise findings.
- Prepared forecasts and projections to support operational planning.
Accountant
City of North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Traced bank and GL variances to source documents for review and approval.
- Prepared exception summaries, validated vendor tax IDs, and corrected discrepancies before release.
- Ensured transactions complied with policies, and escalated irregularities with supporting documentation.
Accounting Assistant
City of Coral Springs
Coral Springs, FL
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Checked figures against policy, and documented exceptions.
- Validated requests, matched approvals, and recorded resolutions.
- Analyzed financial system activity for variances, and recommended corrective actions.
Account Clerk
City of North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach, FL
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Compared invoices to contracts and requisitions, verified terms and funding, and noted discrepancies.
- Researched and resolved billing and payment issues using source documentation and case histories.
- Investigated vendor discrepancies, and prepared clear fixes for review.
Accounting Clerk
City of Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour, FL
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Reconciled cash receipts and utility revenues, and maintained evidence trails.
- Examined ACH, checks, and wire transfers; audited identity information, and corrected discrepancies.
- Pre-audited invoices, contracts, and requisitions for compliance, correcting errors prior to review.
Fraud Investigator/Analyst
Priority One Credit Union
Sunrise, FL
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Investigated suspected account fraud using open-source intelligence; verified identity and residency through social profiles and public records, and documented findings for adjudication.
- Assessed new and existing accounts for fraud risk, verified identity data against breach records, and issued adjudication decisions.
- Maintained the Merchant Breach Log and led complex investigations, verifying the required identity documents captured in case files to support regulatory compliance.
- Determined account eligibility based on fraud risk assessment and documented evidence.
- Managed caseloads from intake to adjudication referral, maintaining organized evidence trails, and timely updates.
- Trained staff on fraud indicators and prevention, improving detection and consistency in decisions.
Education
BS in Management & Supervision -
Broward College
FL05.2020
AA in Accounting -
Broward College
FL05.2018
Skills
- Fraud investigation
- Risk assessment
- Open-source intelligence
- Identity verification
- Case management
- Documentation
- Policy compliance
- Escalation procedures
- Financial analysis
- Record reconciliation
- Transaction review
- Exception reporting
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Timeline
Financial Analyst
City of Miramar
03.2024 - 11.2024
Accountant
City of North Lauderdale
06.2022 - 03.2024
Accounting Assistant
City of Coral Springs
10.2021 - 06.2022
Account Clerk
City of North Miami Beach
03.2020 - 10.2021
Accounting Clerk
City of Bal Harbour
01.2019 - 03.2020
Fraud Investigator/Analyst
Priority One Credit Union
12.2017 - 01.2019
BS in Management & Supervision -
Broward College
AA in Accounting -
Broward College