Sydoni Cylene Williams
15 Flintstone Road Eltham Park
Spanish Town, St.Catherine
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Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in journal entries for transaction and reconciliation of bank accounts with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Enthusiastically seeking a role in which a strong work ethic and a resourceful nature will be highly valued
Education & Qualifications
Jamaica Stock Exchange (August 2017)
JSE E-Campus Online Securities Course (Certificate)
This course is a compact conspectus of the Jamaican Stock Market and its role, as well as in-depth understanding of the financial sector.
University of the West Indies Mona Campus (September 2012-July 2015)
Major in Banking & Finance
Relevant Course Work: Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Risk and Treasury Management, Computer Applications, Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
Wolmer’s Trust High School For Girls -)
Three (3) double units of CAPE: Accounting, Computer Science and Literature. Also Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies
Awarded an Associate Degree by the Caribbean Examination Council
Eight (8) CSEC subjects: Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Principles of Accounts, Social Studies, Information Technology, Food And Nutrition, Physics.
Professional Experience
Barita Investments limited
October 2021 to Current
Senior Accounting Officer
Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
Analysing income accounts monthly.
Preparation of branch financials monthly.
Filing of withholding taxes for client interest payments.
Preparation of financials for the Group Pension funds.
Reviewed GL entries and assessed accuracy.
Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation for JMD and other currencies.
Preparation and analysis of client fund accounts.
Preparation of investment schedules and recording purchases and maturity of investment products.
Barita Investments limited
October 2016 to Current
Accounting Officer
Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
Processed payroll journal for approximately 10 employees.
Reviewed GL entries and assessed accuracy.
Performed administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, writing correspondence and gathering materials.
Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation for USD and JMD bank accounts Daily Postings of journals and encashments Preparation of daily lodgements for USD and JMD bank accounts Prepare monthly expense schedules and analyzing of transactions Reconciliation of relevant client fund accounts Posting of monthly payroll journals.
Barita Investments Limited
March 2016 to September 2016
Intern
Copying and filing of checks that are lodged daily
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation for USD and JMD bank accounts
Reconciliation of relevant client funds accounts
Filing of Accounts Payable invoices/vouchers and daily transfer forms.
Supported the departmental staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails.
Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff.
Caribbean Integrated Financial Services Limited
August 2015 to October 2015
Debt Recovery Strategist
Collected on past due accounts with average 24 months delinquency.
Negotiated with accountholders to devise repayment plans and minimize collections receivables.
Reached out to approximately 20 account holders daily.
Identified and analyzed rejection patterns, partial denials, and denials from third parties to improve existing processes.
Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
Performed prescribed scripts and utilized friendly but firm attitude with full knowledge of contractual requirements and legal remedies.
Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details.
National Youth Service
July 2015 to August 2015
Volunteer assistant Teacher
Supervised students in areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
Performed administrative activities like taking attendance, grading assignments, and maintaining student records
Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Distributed learning materials such as assignments, textbooks and pencil, and paper.
Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Dream Jamaica
June 2014 to August 2014
Volunteer
Drafted timetables and work programs.
Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses to secure sponsorship for the organization
Organized educational forums, meet-ups and pitch events to promote networking and connectivity between entrepreneurs, service providers to assist the students of the program in planning for their future.
Assisted with the students of the program to ensure that daily activities went smoothly.
Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission
June 2013 to August 2013
Volunteer
Assisted in the filing Process on a daily basis.
Assisted in collecting data for pilot project .
Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities.
Key Skills
Computer skills (Sage 300,Platinum Accounting Software, word, office, excel)
Excellent time management
Adaptability
Superior attention to detail
Team liaison
Self-motivated
Strong verbal communication
Extremely organized
Account reconciliation
GL accuracy
Reference
Collin Spence
Principal
Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High School
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