DANIEL DEANE
St. James,BB
Summary
Experienced accountant with a strong background in audit, financial reporting, and compliance. Currently completing the final exam of the ACCA program. Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in dynamic environments, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. Seeking to contribute to Aecon’s impactful infrastructure projects as a Project Accountant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Brookfield Asset Management SRL
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting for a portfolio of companies within the Brookfield Group
- Ensure adherence to Group policy, particularly in relation to accounting and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering policy
- Correspond regularly with various accounting and financial planning teams to ensure receipt of accurate and timely information
- Maintenance of the general ledger for assigned entities, ensuring that appropriate approvals have been obtained and that where relevant, the necessary corporate actions have taken place to authenticate accounting transactions
- Timely completion of month-end reporting procedures for assigned entities including the preparation of the reporting package which includes bank and inter-company reconciliations, management accounts, journal entries with supporting documentation and a completed checklist
- Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting process for various entities
- Preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements for assigned entities
- Assist with the updating of Operations Procedures Manual
- Assist with the preparation of audit schedules where necessary
- Settlement of invoices charged to assigned entities through coordination with the treasury team
- Filing of accounting records
- Additional duties as assigned.
Accountant II
KPMG
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Complied with and utilized KPMG's Audit Methodology (KAM)
- Planning of audit engagements
- Risk Assessment Procedures
- Data Analytic Procedures on significant account balances
- Detailed testing of internal controls
- Substantive analytical procedures on balances with significant risks
- Reviewed reconciliations between the sub-ledger and general ledger
- Drafted financial statements in accordance with international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Accounts Payable Officer
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
- Processed the payment of invoices originating from multiple Caribbean countries
- Actioned invoices classified as “pending” and resolved disputes
- Collected samples of invoices for the internal and external audit.
Intern – Accounts Payable
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
- Processed payment of invoices on a timely basis using the financial system SmartStream
- Followed up and resolved items of discrepancy and processing problems
- Distribution of both hard and soft copy mail for the accounts payable department.
World of Work Intern
Scotiabank
- Walked the queue ensuring customers were not standing in the wrong line and redirecting them where necessary
- Provided coverage at the front desk while the Service Representative was on break
- Promoted Scotiabank credit cards and responded to customer queries
- Filed customer documents.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Glasgow08.2024
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada
Canada06.2020
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
Cave Hill12.2016
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
- Proficiency with CaseWare (Accounting and Audit Software)
- Strong accounting knowledge with accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to self-manage time and quality of work
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extracurricular Activities
Musician: Steel Pan, Keyboard, Drums, Bass Guitar Music Producer
References
- Mrs. Tweann Layne FCCA, Senior Manager Strategy Planning & Reporting, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, 467-1517, 268-4692
- Ms. Kristina Quinlan ACCA, Regulatory Reporting Accountant, Cidel Bank and Trust Inc., 831-5700, 250-1180
- Mr. Rico Bradshaw, Audit Associate III, Deloitte and Touché, 830-0277
Tel
(246) 438-4466, (246) 242-1280
Timeline
Accountant
Brookfield Asset Management SRL
05.2022 - Current
Accountant II
KPMG
09.2017 - 09.2020
Accounts Payable Officer
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
Intern – Accounts Payable
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
World of Work Intern
Scotiabank
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus
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