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Rajah-Jhan Ritchie

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Adept Cost Accountant with a proven track record at Margaritaville Negril, where I enhanced financial accuracy through in-depth variance analysis and robust internal controls. Leveraged Microsoft Excel expertise and critical thinking to drive strategic planning and optimize inventory management. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating on cost-saving initiatives, significantly improving business performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Accountant

Margaritaville Negril
04.2012 - 03.2023
  • Conducted in-depth variance analysis to identify root causes of discrepancies between actual results versus projections, informing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing processes and recommending enhancements to safeguard company assets.
  • Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts.
  • Provided valuable insights into production efficiency by analyzing manufacturing process costs against industry benchmarks.
  • Performed financial reporting, trend analysis, and process improvement support.
  • Conducted product inventories for clients' products and translated findings into detailed financial reports.
  • Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
  • Ensured accurate allocation of labor costs by developing a robust job costing system and monitoring timekeeping records.
  • Reduced overhead expenses through rigorous analysis of departmental spending patterns and recommending cost-saving initiatives.
  • Prepared insightful monthly management reports highlighting key trends in cost behavior and offering actionable recommendations for improvement opportunities.
  • Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
  • Calculated labor and overhead rates, annually updating costs.
  • Optimized inventory management by conducting regular audits and implementing lean inventory practices.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Ruseas School
Jamaica
06-2010

High School Diploma -

Munro College
Jamaica
06-2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Cost analysis
  • Internal controls
  • Report preparation
  • Profitability analysis
  • Project accounting
  • Budget development
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • Cost evaluation
  • Controls assessment
  • Costing systems
  • Standard costing

Timeline

Cost Accountant

Margaritaville Negril
04.2012 - 03.2023

Associate of Science - Accounting

Ruseas School

High School Diploma -

Munro College
Rajah-Jhan Ritchie