Nicole Aurelien
Aux Lyons, Mabouya Valley, Dennery
--www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-aurelien-
Objective:
With over a decade of professional experience and a robust educational background in
business management and a versatile skill set spanning finance, HR, and project support.
Eager to secure a dynamic role within a reputable organization
where I can apply my
analytical skills and dedication to excellence to contribute effectively to financial reporting,
budgeting, and financial analysis processes to optimize operations, drive strategic financial
initiatives and ultimately advance into a Finance Manager role. Committed to continuous
professional
development,
aiming
to
deepen
my
knowledge
and
proficiency
in
Finance/Accounting and Human Resource Management while contributing effectively to
organizational success.
Education:
HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate ( April 2024- August 2024)
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Talent Acquisition (April 2024 - May 2024)
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Learning and Development (April 2024 - May 2024)
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Compensation and Benefits ( May 2024 - June 2024)
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Employee Relations (June 2024- July 2024)
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Compliance and Risk Management ( JUly 2024 - August 2024)
Intuit Academy - Bookkeeping Professional Certificate (April 2024- May 2024)
Certificate in Fundamentals of Budgeting and Variance Analysis - Alison ( April 2024)
Monroe College, Castries Saint Lucia (April 2024)
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Bsc. in Business Management
University of the West Indies (September 2020)
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Certificate in Project Management
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (November 2020)
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Certificate in Fundamentals of Anti Money Laundering
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Certificate in Introduction to Sustainable Finance
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (November 2010)
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Associate degree in Business Administration
University of Mexico (May 2016- June 2017)
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Certificate in International Business I & II
University of Illinois (June 2017- August 2018)
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Certificate in Financial statements
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Certificate in Financial Accounting
University of California, Irvine (June 2018)
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Certificate in Introduction to project management
World Health Organization
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Certificate in Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19; methods for
detection, prevention, response, and control.
Achievements:
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President’s List, Winter 2024, Monroe College
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President’s List, Fall 2023, Monroe College
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Peregrine CPC Exam -MG385- Business and Policy
Experience:
M&C Home Depot: Vide Boutielle, Castries (March 2024 - April 2024)
HR Intern
Recruitment and Onboarding
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Screen resumes and shortlisted candidates
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Scheduled Interviews
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Served on the panel member for interview sessions
Employee Relations
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Helped maintain employee records and databases
Training and Development
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Facilitated the assessment and analysis of test scores for employees across multiple
departments, contributing to the enhancement of training and development
programs.
HR Administration
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Aid in maintaining employees HR files and documentation.
M&C General Insurance: Castries, Saint Lucia (June 2022- Present)
Accounts Officer
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Prepare invoices and processing payments with accuracy and timely manner
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overseeing customers accounts daily
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Reconcile of monthly bank accounts
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Reconcile receivables daily.
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Reconcile of monthly stamp analysis
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reconcile of receivables reporting monthly
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Prepare of month end Journal entries
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Providing support during annual audit and responding to audit queries
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Prepare monthly broker and client statements.
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Deal with delinquent invoices monthly.
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Prepare petty cash disbursements
Coco Resorts Inc: Rodney Bay, Gros Islet (January 2022- May 2022)
Accounts Payables Officer
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Overseed customers’ accounts,
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Reconciled monthly bank accounts.
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Preparation of Journal vouchers and entries
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Prepared monthly client statements.
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Assisted customers with accounts information/billings.
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Prepared weekly payments to clients.
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Prepared Monthly VAT returns.
United Nations Office for Project Services, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet (October 2019 December 2020)
Finance Senior Assistant
Accounting and Administrative support
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Provided accounting, payments, support for projects.
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Prepared vouchers for projects- PO vouchers
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Prepared weekly payments to suppliers.
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Managed receipt of goods and services
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Established accruals for accurate financial records.
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Maintained internal expenditure and processed vouchers accurately.
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Recorded transactions correctly and posted in ERP systems- travel claims, MPO’s
and other entitlements.
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Took prompt corrective actions on unposted vouchers, addressing budget errors and
resolving match exceptions for accurate financial processing.
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Maintained Accounts receivables for projects and recorded deposits in ERP system.
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Prepared accounts payables and Purchase order vouchers for management projects.
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Reviewed payment requests including supporting documents against the annual
work plan.
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Ensured vouchers processed, matched and completed and such transactions are
recorded correctly and posted in ERP or paper-based systems.
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Created remittance advice and ran the remittance cycles to be sent or processed to
banks.
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CO Cash Management
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Ensured proper CO cash management.
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Alternated with Finance Associate for timely review of cash position for local
accounts to ensure sufficient funds on hand for disbursements.
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Ensured Timely identification and recording of receipts for income application.
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Alternated with Finance Associate for daily review of zero-balance account bank
statements in the Enterprise system to monitor imprest level-identification and
recording of contributions.
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Managed cash receipts and petty cash.
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Prepared bank reconciliations.
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Initiated of bank transfers and deals in the Enterprise system
Government of Saint Lucia, Castries, Saint Lucia (May 2012 – July 2019)
Office Clerk III and Accounts Officer III
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Updated inventory
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Prepared a filing system,
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Prepared outgoing correspondence.
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distributed and dealt with incoming correspondence.
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Performed general office duties.
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prepared payment request/purchase orders.
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Overseed customers’ accounts,
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Reconciled monthly bank accounts.
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Preparation of Journal vouchers and entries
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Prepared monthly client statements.
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Assisted customers with accounts information/billings.
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Prepared weekly payments to clients.
Saint Lucia Marine Terminals Ltd, Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia - &-)
Shed Clerk and data Entry Clerk
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Performed outgoing documents for customers.
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Performed Inventory count on goods coming in.
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Destuffing of containers.
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Filed documents accurately.
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Performed Customer services duties.
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Assisted in locating goods within the shed.
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Entered data at the end of day on the system.
Key Skills:
Language Skills:
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Fluent in English
Communication:
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Strong level of verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated in employment
and successful tertiary study.
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Proven abilities to work effectively with diverse personalities in a tactful, decisive, and
resourceful manner.
Interpersonal:
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Decision making, Assertive, Good listener, Quick learner, Adaptability.
Personal Management:
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Initiative and ability to take responsibility,
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make decisions and achieve good results shown in current work.
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Planning, organizing, and time management demonstrated in project management
and working while studying.
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Pay attention to detail.
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Team player with the ability to work effectively in any given environment.
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Highly adept at assisting customers and coworkers utilizing best practices.
Computer Skills:
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Proficient in Microsoft Office: access, excel, word, power point.
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Proficient in Google office: docs, sheets.
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Accounting systems: QuickBooks, Peachtree, Adagio. International and Government
systems: ERP systems
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Insurance systems: Underwriter, Synergy
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Cybersecurity awareness and practices
Practical:
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Driving license
