Kiara Cheekes, ACCA
Santa Cruz,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
Dedicated Finance Manager with extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within the telecommunications sector. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve strategic finnancial goal and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in developing and implementing financial models, with a keen ability to communicate complex financial data to stakeholders. Exceptional at mentoring staff and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, FP&A
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT)
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Led the FP&A team, driving strategic financial planning across the company, directly contributing to optimized budget allocation and cost management.
- Prepared presentations for the CFO with audiences such as the parent company, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
- Prepared analytical reports for the Executive Team.
- Assists Business Units and Cost Centers in Financial Modeling.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Senior Financial Analyst
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT)
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Championed a labor capitalization policy, aligning project expenses with strategic financial goals, and improving the accuracy of financial forecasts.
- Spearheaded the development of financial models, enhancing the executive team's decision-making process by providing in-depth analytical reports.
- Automated processes within the department to make them more efficient and valuable.
- Experienced in Financial systems (NetSuite, Tableau and Oracle Smart View).
- Managed capital expenditure alongside project teams.
Audit Staff II
Ernst and Young Services Limited
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Experienced in telecommunications, retail, and manufacturing audits.
- Prepared technical IFRS memorandums.
- Reviewed financial statements prepared under IFRSs.
- Performed tests of accounting systems and procedures for compliance with established policies and regulations.
- Monitored changes in accounting standards, regulations, and laws related to areas under review.
- Communicated effectively with C-suite clients regarding questions or issues that arose during the course of audits.
- Evaluated new technologies for use in streamlining existing processes or replacing manual ones.
Education
ACCA Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Special)
University of The West Indies
Trinidad & Tobago06.2019
CAPE -
Holy Name Convent
Trinidad & Tobago06.2015
Skills
- Financial reporting (IFRS)
- Data analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Team leadership
- Engagement economics (budget vs actual analysis)
- Effective time management
- Expense Tracking
- Auditing (ISA)
- Policy Implementation
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis
- Reading
- Cooking/Baking
- Building puzzles
- Exploring new places/countries
Timeline
Manager, FP&A
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT)
01.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT)
07.2019 - 04.2022
Audit Staff II
Ernst and Young Services Limited
07.2019 - 04.2022
ACCA Member -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Special)
University of The West Indies
CAPE -
Holy Name Convent
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