Jorie Melissa Charite
207 Monument RD Birmingham
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Finance professional with 7+ years of experience across accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, banking operations, and financial administration. Experienced in managing supplier payments, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end procedures within fast-paced finance environments. Skilled in Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting with a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, compliance procedures, and process improvement initiatives. Proven ability to streamline workflows, maintain audit-ready records, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Officer
Hartling Group
08.2024 - Current
- Review and verify invoices for accuracy and proper supplier payment processing.
- Prepare and process supplier payments through ACH, wire transfers, and checks using Sage software.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and reconcile accruals and prepayments while assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and complete weekly client account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Produce operational and financial reports for management review.
- Assist with compliance objectives and audit preparation by maintaining audit-ready documentation.
- Support payroll processing by calculating timesheets, leave balances, and compensation accurately.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable procedures and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with company policies and accounting standards.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Scotiabank TCI
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported the Managing Director with daily operational and administrative functions.
- Prepared quarterly and year-end board reports within strict deadlines.
- Produced accurate reports, meeting minutes, and internal communications.
- Monitored customer due diligence and KYC procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with onboarding processes and background checks for new employees.
- Acted as Human Resource Officer for a three-month period, supporting recruitment and staff administration.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with internal departments to improve administrative efficiency and reporting processes.
Financial Assistant
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed end-to-end payroll processing including overtime, absences, bonuses, and employee benefits.
- Processed weekly supplier invoices and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Completed wage journals, accrual journals, and end-of-period close reconciliations.
- Assisted the Financial Director with P&L; reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Performed daily cash audits and weekly cost-of-sales journal entries.
- Maintained confidential employee and financial records in compliance with GDPR standards.
- Supported process improvement initiatives by implementing proactive finance procedures.
- Assisted with month-end close activities and reconciliation reporting.
Customer Service Officer
Scotiabank TCI
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed customer accounts and negotiated repayment solutions for credit facilities in arrears.
- Conducted background checks and evaluated new credit requests.
- Processed disputes, indemnities, and chargebacks efficiently and accurately.
- Opened new customer accounts while ensuring compliance with KYC and GDPR regulations.
- Achieved quarterly and yearly performance targets through relationship management and customer service excellence.
Accounts Administrator/Assistant
Bryant’s Air Conditioning
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted with payroll, invoicing, accounts administration, and reconciliations using QuickBooks.
- Reconciled company expenses, credit card transactions, and travel costs accurately.
- Managed customer accounts and monitored outstanding balances.
- Created spreadsheets and databases to improve inventory tracking and reporting accuracy.
- Balanced reports and batch summaries for approval submission.
- Performed general administrative duties and supported the accounting team with daily finance operations.
Education
GCSE/CXC Qualifications -
Clement Howell High School
ProvidencialesBSc (Hons) - Accounts & Finance
Arden University
Manchester05-2026
Skills
- Accounts Payable Operations
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Invoice Processing & Supplier Payments
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Reconciliations
- Sage & QuickBooks
- ERP & Financial Systems
- Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Problem Solving & Variance Investigation
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Month-End & Year-End Procedures
- Payroll Administration
- VAT & Compliance Awareness
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
- Audit Support
- ADP
- Self Service CRM Systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Accounts Payable Officer
Hartling Group
08.2024 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Scotiabank TCI
11.2022 - 11.2023
Financial Assistant
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester
09.2021 - 10.2022
Customer Service Officer
Scotiabank TCI
08.2018 - 08.2021
Accounts Administrator/Assistant
Bryant’s Air Conditioning
11.2017 - 08.2018
BSc (Hons) - Accounts & Finance
Arden University
GCSE/CXC Qualifications -
Clement Howell High School