KERBIE AUGUSTIN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience with hospitality groups, excelling in financial analysis and audit reporting. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering partnerships. Adept at budget management and effective communication, driving significant improvements in financial accuracy and compliance across multiple venues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor for Multiple Venues
The Avra Group
New York , NY
03.2021 - 03.2025
- Conducted audits across three company locations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Created a comprehensive auditing manual for future reference, and streamlined processes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Prepared and processed check runs for company payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Analyzed weekly inventory data to assess profits and losses, providing insights to support decision-making.
- Managed and resolved credit card chargeback issues, ensuring accurate accounting and resolution.
- Assisted with the opening and financial setup of new restaurant locations, contributing to the company's growth.
- Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Reviewed company financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Accountant
TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY, BEAUTY & ESSEX AND STANTON SOCIAL
New York , New York
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the financial health of two major TAO Group subsidiaries in New York City.
- Maintain accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.
- Spearhead strategic consultations to provide management with guided financial projections, insights, and action items.
- Organize and distribute all invoices, vendors, and staff payments.
- Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial resumes, including any and all payment adjustments, chargebacks, expense reports, and sales reports, etc., for managerial review.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Purchasing Associate
DREAM HOTEL GROUP, DREAM DOWNTOWN
New York , NY
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Conducted intensive market research in order to develop and understand the current and potential consumer profile.
- Assisted management in developing creative solutions to maintain and increase sales activities.
- Fostered long-term partnerships with trusted local vendors in order to create seamless transactions on behalf of the hospitality group.
- Managed and tracked all food, non-food, and alcohol inventories.
- Coordinated all product/service pricing and budgeting in order to supersede the organization's fiscal goals.
- Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
Hostess/ Maitre D
TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY, BEAUTY & ESSEX
New York, NY
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Encouraged the maintenance of the intended venue culture.
- Acknowledged and resolved any guest issues, with the primary goal being utmost customer satisfaction.
- Partnered directly with OpenTable in order to receive guests quickly and efficiently.
- Composed strategic seating charts that supported the venue's aesthetic vision.
- Supervised and ensured property maintenance and upkeep.
- Performed light cleaning duties, such as wiping down tables or sweeping floors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY03.2025
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Audit reporting
- Hospitality
- Monetary Responsibility
- Partnership Development
- Spreadsheet Knowledge
- Auditing techniques
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Job costs reports
Volunteer Experience
- Make-A-Wish Foundation, Philanthropist, 01/01/09, 12/31/11, Served as a philanthropist with the foundation in order to help make children with very unique stories experience unforgettable moments.
- Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, Missionary Committee, Assistant Director, Developed new opportunities for the church congregation to travel and minister.
- Worked along side of missionary which has helped many people in need in and out of the country
Languages
English
Professional
Haitian/Creole
Professional
Timeline
Auditor for Multiple Venues
The Avra Group
03.2021 - 03.2025
Accountant
TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY, BEAUTY & ESSEX AND STANTON SOCIAL
02.2017 - 01.2020
Purchasing Associate
DREAM HOTEL GROUP, DREAM DOWNTOWN
05.2015 - 02.2017
Hostess/ Maitre D
TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY, BEAUTY & ESSEX
09.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
CUNY College of Staten Island
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