Marsha Sooknanan

Curriculum Vitae Marsha Sooknanan OBJECTIVE To work in an organization where my experience, diligence, dedication and ability to work with little or no supervision would be an asset. PERSONAL Skills Flexible, Critical Thinker, Motivated, Interpersonal, Dependable Address Lot # 5 Isles Trace Ext. Chaguanas. Marital Status Married Date of Birth June 27th 1984 Contact - Email - EDUCATION School of Business and Computer Science Barataria Secondary Comprehensive School Bourg Mulatresse R.C. School ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS C.X.C O’ Levels English Mathematics Principles of Business Principles of Accounts Caribbean History Geography Present 1996 - – 1996 GRADE I I I* I I II C.A.T- Certified Accounting Technician-Completed T1- Recording Financial TransactionsT2- Information for Management ControlT3- Maintaining Financial RecordsT4- Accounting for CostsT5- Managing People & SystemsT6- Drafting Financial StatementsT7- Planning Control & Performance ManagementT10- Managing FinancesT8- Implementing Audit Procedures- Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Passed Peachtree Accounting Course Sept 10th- Oct 29th, 2011, Passed A.C.C.A- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants F4- Corporate and Business Law Ongoing F5- Performance Management Ongoing EXCELLENT STORES TRINIDAD LIMITED- Full time (Senior Accounts Officer) Aug 2023 – Feb 2024 • • • • • • • • • • Update and maintain the Company’s fixed asset registers. Complete Bank Reconciliations Prepare financials (Profit and Loss Statements, Balance Sheets. Investigate accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Ensure the integrity/accuracy of financial data in accordance with accounting principles. Accurately record and reconcile inter-company trade and financing transactions. Billing of Management fees, License and Commission fees. Reconcile payables, receivables and inventory sub ledgers to general ledgers. Assist the F.R.A.M in ensuring proper close-off of payables and receivables. Review and reconcile all credit card entries in order to ensure accuracy. HAND ARNOLD TRINIDAD LIMITED- Full time (Accounts Officer) April 2023 – Aug 2023 • • • • • • • • • • • Reconcile financial records of goods rec. against supplier invoices and purchase orders Process GRNs for W/H and ensure the ERP system is accurately updated asap. Review financial records and other relevant documentation related to foreign shipments and ensure the ERP system costing inputs by Customs Department are accurate and approved prior to posting in the system. Input relevant financial data into the Container Tracker to reflect shipments received and processed in the system. TV Ensure all financial records relating to short-shipments and non-conforming inventory (poor quality) are identified and financially adjusted in the ERP system. Ensure all financial records and related documentation are prepared accurately and within expected timeframes for insurance and/or supplier claims submission. Review and process inter-warehouse and supply chain transfers between warehouses Review and process adjustment requests for product specials, free offers and banded items transfers, cost change, disposals, etc. Monitor and process supplier credits in the ERP system, accurately and timely. Generate reconciliation reports for supplier statements with Accounts Payables and report and resolve any discrepancies. Escalate to management as required. Assist with reporting and reconciliation of inventory counts by External/Independent Auditors and assist with investigations and corrective actions ROOPNARINE’S HARDWARE AND HOME CENTRE – Full time (Accounts Officer) Nov 2021 – March 2023 • • • • • • • • • Prepare and enter other journal entries as required Conduct bank reconciliation with all general ledger postings for adjusting entries. Verify cheque vouchers and purchase invoices for payment. Draft instructions and queries to bank with respect to transaction errors. Complete data entry for banking transactions, US purchases/interbank transfers Assist in the preparation of year end audit working papers with relevant schedules. Liaise with Internal Auditors as required. Prepare and process payroll weekly Prepare complete NIS and BIR payments STARLITE GROUP LIMITED-Full time (Foreign Purchasing Officer) Nov. 2018– Oct. 2021 (Accounts Payables Officer) Sept. 2018– Nov 2018 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Draft Monthly Orders – Collections, Foreign, Local, Consignment Use Stock Check report to monitor levels between orders Forward Vendor listings to suppliers and request updates on item status Discontinue items and Brands accordingly Using the Stock Check report complete stock transfers as needed per supplier/brand Consolidate Expiries and advise supplier Prepare credits- inform suppliers to collect Oversee all promos / Demos - Send artwork to graphic artist for advertising- Advise stores- make necessary arrangements – Tables, staff, designated in store area Calculate all sales for promo period-Ensure Credit is prepared- supplier to collect Prepare Memos copies/Watsapp/Emails to ensure that staff is adequately informed Request Stock Counts per brand/store and ensure that all discrepancies are corrected Acquire new brands/Trends/Bestsellers Etc.- Sample Request-Track until arrival Respond to all prospective suppliers / Mail@starlite requests Log and send samples for testing Follow up and provide feedback to suppliers Complete price comparisons – Locally/ Amazon – Calculate landed cost Etc. Resolve all Discrepancies Etc and Visit each store monthly and as needed. Attend all supplier meetings and product training Research New items, trends for occasions/ events, Mother’s/Father’s Day, Christmas Etc. Liaise with suppliers for Promos/GWP/ Discounts for all occasions/ events Monitor Supplier payment terms/ due dates and submit invoices for payment- forward proof of payment to suppliers- for shipments to be released Request all relevant documents from suppliers to brokers for clearance of cargo. SM JALEEL & CO LIMITED-Contract (Accounts Receivable / Collections Officer) Nov. 2017-Aug. 2018 • • • • • • • • • Contact Customer (for High Potential Customers) Monitor the assistance of receipt identification Follow the standard policies related to receivables, credit risk, collection, and D&D Perform customer collection strategy up to document release Enforce Credit restrictions/suspensions Attend credit management meeting with Local Sales Team Monitor and support the External Collector D&D performance Follow-up dispute resolution with all customers driven by Customer Care Team Collect all outstanding monies/ create payment plans • Investigate and settle all bounce Cheques UNICOMER TRINIDAD LIMITED-Full time (Sales Supervisor) May 2016 – Dec. 2016 • • • • • • Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status SCOTIABANK TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED- Full time (Senior Teller Supervisor Officer) Dec. 2014-July 2015(P.O.S) (Teller Supervisor Officer) July 2013-Dec. 2014(Chaguanas) (ABM Custodian) May 2011-July 2013(San Juan) (Teller) July 2010-May 2011(San Juan) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant Formulate strategic and operational objectives Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability Manage budgets and forecasts Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs Recruit, train and supervise staff Find ways to increase quality of customer service Responsible for any inward or outward remittance in payment operations Manage all transaction under responsibility in timely and accurate basic Support team head in any ad hoc duties, legislation and department procedures Maintain in managing risk profiles according to company policies and guidelines REPUBLIC BANK LIMITED- Full time (Teller) Dec.2007 – Oct. 2009 • • • • • • • • • • • • Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, issuing savings withdrawals, and recording night and mail deposits. Sells cashier’s checks, traveller’s checks, and series e bonds. Answers questions in person or on telephone and refers customers to other bank services as necessary. Records transactions by logging cashier’s checks, traveller’s checks, and other special services; preparing currency transaction reports. Cross-sells bank products by answering inquiries, informing customers of new services and product promotions, ascertaining customers’ needs, and directing customers to a branch representative. Completes special requests by closing accounts, taking orders for checks, opening and closing Christmas and vacation clubs, exchanging foreign currencies, completing safedeposit box procedures, and providing special statements, copies, and referrals. Reconciles cash drawer by proving cash transactions, counting and packaging currency and coins. Reconciles loan coupons and other transactions. Maintains supply of cash and currency and turns in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller. Complies with bank operations and security procedures by participating in all dualcontrol functions, maintaining customer traffic surveys, auditing other tellers’ currency, and assisting in certification of proof. Maintains customer confidence and protects bank operations by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. COMPUTER SKILLS * Microsoft Office * Adobe Photoshop * CounterPoint * Nav * Quickbooks * Bill.com * Slack COMPLETED CERTIFICATES * Coaching Essentials for Managers * Mastering Difficult Conversations SPECIAL AWARDS * Employee of the year 2014 (Teller Supervisor) * Top Customer Care Agent (9) Nine Months Consecutively (Digicel’s Call Centre) * Most Outstanding Student for (P.O.A) Principles of Accounts. HOBBIES * Reading * Computers * Volunteering REFERENCES Are Available Upon Request.