Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith

Warminster,PA

Summary

Finance professional with 19+ years of expertise in financial reporting, treasury management, and accounting. Known for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing discrepancies, and delivering precise financial statements. Recently promoted to Head of Treasury Department, leveraging strong analytical skills and strategic insights to drive organizational success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Realtor Associate (S-4649)

Keller Williams Realty
06.2018 - Current
  • Guide clients through property transactions, ensuring informed decisions and optimal outcomes.
  • Negotiate contracts effectively, resulting in favorable terms and increased client satisfaction.
  • Utilize market analysis to identify trends, advising clients on strategic buying and selling.
  • Collaborate with team members to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and service quality.

Junior Accountant / Foreign Payables Specialist

Conduit Capital New York (subsidiary Cacao JEP)
06.2008 - 01.2025
  • Prepared financial statements, ensuring 100% on-time delivery.
  • Managed $100M foreign accounts payable, reducing errors by 35%.
  • Reconciled supplier accounts, improving turnaround by 40%.
  • Supported budget preparation with insights from payable trends.
  • Enhanced treasury operations, reducing late payment penalties by 50%.
  • Streamlined foreign accounts payable process, improving accuracy and reducing processing time.
  • Led the monthly supplier-statement reconciliation process across key vendors, matching POs/GRNs/invoices and maintaining audit-ready records.
  • Processed invoice payments through 3-way matching (PO, invoice, goods receipt) and executed international wire transfers on a weekly basis.

Accountant

Interenergy Dominica Republic (Jamaica Branch)
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Independently prepared monthly financial statements (Income, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
  • Generated detailed monthly reports with variance analysis for strategic planning.
  • Reconciled general ledger with subsidiary ledgers, resolving discrepancies.
  • Performed bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
  • Supported compliance with internal controls and audits.

Credit Control Officer

Petroleum Company of the Caribbean
02.2004 - 03.2006
  • Managed customer credit accounts, reducing delinquent accounts by 25% in 12 months.
  • Improved credit review process, cutting write-offs by 30%.
  • Developed weekly credit performance reports for senior management.
  • Enhanced receivables accuracy, reducing reconciliation errors by 40%.
  • Streamlined invoicing and collections, improving payment turnaround from 60 to 35 days.

Accounting Clerk

Hanna's Better Buy Limited
01.1994 - 10.2003
  • Oversaw accounts receivable, improving cash flow and reducing overdue accounts.
  • Assisted in credit control processes and escalated delinquent accounts.
  • Supported preparation of annual sales budget through analysis.
  • Compiled and analyzed monthly performance reports.
  • Reviewed daily stock counts, verifying inventory accuracy.
  • Verified daily cash lodgements, ensuring alignment with bank deposits.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Business Administration

University of The West Indies
Jamaica
01.2023

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Treasury Management
  • Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • Client Relations
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Excel
  • Negotiations
  • Market Research

Certification

  • Certified Compliance Professional – International Academy of Financial Management (2022)
  • Accounting & Finance Certification (AC104) – IIMBX (2021–2022)
  • High Performance Team Player Certification – Success With People Academy (2020–2021)
  • Events Planning & Implementation Certificate – UCC (2019)
  • ACCA Level 2 – Association of Chartered Accountants (2007–Present)
  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) – ACCA (2003–2006)
  • Salesman Course – Real Estate Board (2024)
  • Certificate of Continuing Professional Education in IFRS (2023)

Timeline

Realtor Associate (S-4649)

Keller Williams Realty
06.2018 - Current

Accountant

Interenergy Dominica Republic (Jamaica Branch)
05.2018 - 04.2020

Junior Accountant / Foreign Payables Specialist

Conduit Capital New York (subsidiary Cacao JEP)
06.2008 - 01.2025

Credit Control Officer

Petroleum Company of the Caribbean
02.2004 - 03.2006

Accounting Clerk

Hanna's Better Buy Limited
01.1994 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Business Administration

University of The West Indies