Steffian Benjamin
Fort Pierce
Summary
I am a dedicated and reliable individual with skills and experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements. I use my knowledge, experience and initiative to achieve company objectives. I have excellent attendance records and the ability to train inexperienced staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTANT/JUNIOR AUDITOR
Calvert Gordon & Associates Limited
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Experienced in audits engagements
- Payroll processing for Clients using SMARTPAY Software
- Preparation and filing of S01 for Clients on a monthly basis
- Experienced in using MYWORK PAPERS for audit procedures, and ZOHO
- Posting of data on WAVE ACCOUNTING software (online) and filing of bills
- Research Clients information to complete their files
ACCOUNTING OFFICER
The Boulevard Baptist Church
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Manage receivables/payables accounts and petty cash Account
- Perform bank reconciliation for US$ and J$ bank accounts
- Post daily transactions in QuickBooks Pro 2020
- Prepare and file S01 monthly, and S02 yearly
- Apply for Zero Rating Certificates for suppliers
- Prepare cheque payments/vouchers for cheque disbursements
- Process payroll using BIZPAY and disburse pay slips to staff members
- Prepare monthly Financial Statements for Finance meetings
- Prepare projected cash flows statements on a weekly basis
- Perform online transactions (transfers and bill payments)
- Prepare Investment Report
- Prepare income summary and update payables on a weekly basis
- Respond to queries via emails
- Liaison with Banking Institution
- Count and prepare lodgment for pick up
- (Liaison with Berryllium re: deposits)
ACCOUNTANT
Robinson Davis & Company (Chartered Accountants)
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Post journal entries in Peachtree (SAGE)/Quick books Accounting Software
- Prepare bank reconciliation
- Prepare GCT Returns for Clients
- File Sole trader tax returns
- Provide consultation to clients
- Experienced in audit engagements
PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT
Chins Construction Company Limited
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Experienced in Project Accounting
- Used Quick books (Contractor Version)
- Post General Journal Entries and Other transactions
- Perform bank reconciliation
- Prepare and present Projected Profitability Reports
- Prepare and present Material Usage Reports for each Project
- Compile bills, receipts and other documents relation to each Project
ACCOUNTANT
ATB Services Ltd
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Prepare payroll and tax returns for companies & individuals
- Provide accounting support and training in the use of Quick books Accounting software
- Prepare financial statements (statement of financial positions, statement of comprehensive Income, cash flow statement, changes in equity, income tax calculation and fix assets schedule)
- Prepare and process fortnightly payroll using OASYS Payroll software
- Perform bank reconciliation in multi-currencies
- Used Peach Tree Accounting Software
- Prepare Amortization Schedules
- File S01 and S02 returns
- File asset tax returns
- Experienced in preparing budgets and cash flow forecasting
- Prepared IT02/ IT07
- File and post transactions in QuickBooks Pro on a daily basis
- Prepare and maintain non- current asset register
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Dozers Restaurant & Sport Bar
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Prepare cash reports (day to day)
- Perform bank reconciliation
- Supervise staff members in accounts and in kitchen
- Order inventory and maintain inventory count
- Dealt with receivables and payables reconciliation
- Prepared payroll for staff members
- Did lodgements, and maintain an imprest system for petty cash account
- Dealt with customers on a daily basis
- Prepare tax returns
SHOP MANAGER
T'S & Treasure Devon House
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Manage inventory levels in store
- Re-order inventory and perform inventory counts
- Deal with customers on a daily basis
- Did cashiering using POS software system
- Designed and organised store layout thus improving sales
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Wilfils Fuel Ltd (PETCOM GAS STATION)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Order inventory for Tuck Shop
- Price inventories in Tuck Shop for sale
- Prepare payroll and file tax returns
- (S01/S02) USING EXCEL
- Maintenance of general ledgers
- Perform bank reconciliation
- Responsible for the collections and preparing customer statements and bills
- Preparation of lodgement of monies to banks
- Organised staff and work ethics
- Was trained to use the gas console and in return, trained other staff members
- Used QUICKEN FINANCIAL SUITE and QUICK BOOKS Pro Accounting Software
RECEPTIONIST
Ultimate Automotive (HONDA SPECIALIST)
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Answer telephone, take messages
- Worked with MYOB accounting software
- Dealt with invoicing customers, collection of money and provision of customer service
- Made lodgements to bank, write checks and perform bank reconciliation
- Did letters, memos and accounting reports for Management
- Assisted with quotations and payroll
Education
ACCA Level III -
Student Accountancy Training Consortium
Kingston, 1003.2025
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS Level II -
Academy of Business and Continuing Studies
Kingston, 1001.2009
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS Level I -
Academy of Business and Continuing Studies
Kingston, 1001.2006
UWHI Undergraduate Program - Business Studies, Advance Accounting
01.1999
Six (6) CXC Subjects - Mathematics, French, History, English Language, English Literature, Principles of Business
St. Hugh High School
Kingston, 501.1998
Skills
- Microsoft Applications - Word
- Microsoft Applications - Excel
- Microsoft Applications - PowerPoint
- Windows Operation - XP
- Windows Operation - Windows 7
- Windows Operation - Windows 10
- Adobe Photo Shop
- MYOB Accounting
- Quicken financial suite
- Quick books pro
- Quick books contractor
- Quick books enterprise Accounting Software
- Event Planning
- Decorating
- Floral Arrangements
- PeachTree Accounting Software
- Payroll OASYS
- Payroll BIZ PAY
- Payroll SMART PAY
- Payroll manual in excel
Skillset
- Microsoft Applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Windows Operation - XP, Windows 7, Windows 10
- Adobe Photo Shop
- MYOB Accounting
- Quicken financial suite, Quick books pro/contractor/enterprise Accounting Software
- Event Planning (Weddings etc.) and decorating, doing floral arrangements.
- PeachTree Accounting Software (SAGE)
- Payroll (OASYS, BIZ PAY, SMART PAY and manual in excel)
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT/JUNIOR AUDITOR
Calvert Gordon & Associates Limited
01.2023 - 11.2023
ACCOUNTING OFFICER
The Boulevard Baptist Church
12.2019 - 06.2022
ACCOUNTANT
Robinson Davis & Company (Chartered Accountants)
09.2018 - 12.2019
PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT
Chins Construction Company Limited
09.2015 - 06.2016
ACCOUNTANT
ATB Services Ltd
08.2010 - 05.2015
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Dozers Restaurant & Sport Bar
08.2006 - 08.2007
SHOP MANAGER
T'S & Treasure Devon House
07.2002 - 03.2003
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Wilfils Fuel Ltd (PETCOM GAS STATION)
01.2000 - 01.2002
RECEPTIONIST
Ultimate Automotive (HONDA SPECIALIST)
08.1998 - 01.2000
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS Level II -
Academy of Business and Continuing Studies
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS Level I -
Academy of Business and Continuing Studies
UWHI Undergraduate Program - Business Studies, Advance Accounting
Six (6) CXC Subjects - Mathematics, French, History, English Language, English Literature, Principles of Business
St. Hugh High School
ACCA Level III -
Student Accountancy Training Consortium
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