Yollanda Streete

YOLLANDA STREETE Lot 64 Meadows of Irwin, Montego Bay, Saint James C:- |-Summary A seasoned Accounting Executive with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management. Offering a rich blend of customer service, administrative and leadership talents gained from 10 years of experience. Adept in streamlining processes, enhancing productivity levels and introducing process improvements. Highlights Account Receivables and Payables management Inventory management Internal Audit Cash flow management Proficient in Microsoft Office Peachtree, QuickBooks, Great Plains and People Soft Accounting Software Knowledge of GAAP guidelines Proficient in using Oracle Accounting Software Accomplishments Earned “Employee of the Quarter” 2010 at Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall, Jamaica; Accounting Department. Honorary Presenter 2014 - Awarded one of the best performers at the TPDCo team Jamaica programme. Experience Management Accountant Sandals Resort International (SRI) Employed to SRI Headquarter to streamline Sandals Foundation accounting processes. 10/2017 to Present Montego Bay, Saint James Coordinate the preparation of monthly director’s financial reports. Manage and report all transactions between SRI and Sandals Foundation. Prepare budgets, financial statements and audit schedules. Coordinate and liaise with external auditors with matters concerning Sandals Foundation. Reduced AR processing turnaround time by 50%. Senior Accounting Analyst 03/2016 to 09/2017 Xerox Commercial Solution (A Conduent Company) Montego Bay, Saint James Employed during a surge of the Business Process Outsourcing Industry to embrace best practices, policies and procedures. Supervise all accounting functions in Jamaica. Manage all inter-company transactions between local and parent company. Manage all fixed assets (FA) owned by the company and prepare FA addition in accordance with GAAP guidelines. Assist with the preparation of Capital expenditure (Capex) budgeting, financial statements and audit schedules. Review and analyze monthly financial statement and payroll register. Junior Finance Manager 05/2015 to 03/2016 VIP Attractions Montego Bay, Saint James Promoted to this newly-created role during the company's rapid growth phase in the western region to oversee the entire finance operation - Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Purchasing. Coordinated all activities involving new projects and providing clear lines of communication across all areas ofthe company. Coordinated the successful completion of three new business units - phone rentals, photo booth and business center. Designed and implemented standard operating procedures to streamline inventory controls and cash handling operations. Discovered major instances of fraud, embezzlement and large balances due. Accounting Administrative Officer 04/2012 to 05/2015 VIP Attractions Montego Bay, Saint James Recruited for this newly-created role as liaison between the western region and corporate to monitor sales and cash flow. Managed petty cash flow throughout the company. Reduced petty cash usage by 20%. Coordinated periodic audits for VIP Attractions ticket and voucher distributions. Reported internal control issues to management and supplied comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks. Conducted daily reconciliations and reviewed collection reports to determine status and amounts outstanding. Customer Service Executive VIP Attractions Coordinated and conducted customer service training for new hires. 05/2011 to 04/2012 Montego Bay, Saint James Helped the company to attain the highest customer service ratings by TripAdvisor. Became the lead "go-to" person for particularly challenging situations and one of the company's primary mentors/trainers for both new and established employees. General Cashier 07/2010 to 02/2011 Ritz Carlton Golf & Spa Resort Montego Bay,Saint James Spearheaded the activities of a team of 30 cashiers to ensure adherence to policies and procedures for cash handling operations. Monitored the movement of cash flows in and out of the company and provided monetary exchange service for foreign currency. Administered cashier contracts and issued wedding licenses, day passes and Marriott Rewards gift certificates. Initiated and completed wire transfers between bank accounts; conducted daily deposits and bank reconciliations. Wholesale Billing Coordinator 08/2007 to 07/2010 Ritz Carlton Golf & Spa Resort Montego Bay, Saint James Promoted to this role when the company was experiencing difficulties reconciling several accounts including Marriott Rewards account. Liaised with head office when negotiating room rates and contracts for travel agencies. Coordinated customer inquiries and provided satisfactory resolutions for the clients and the company. Audited and reviewed delinquent accounts to determine which customers were contacted for collection of overdue accounts. Improved billing quality and accuracy by 90%. Allocated and reconciled payments for 30 accounts on a monthly basis. Account Receivables Agent 05/2006 to 08/2007 Ritz Carlton Golf & Spa Resort Montego Bay, Saint James Reconciled accounts receivable ledgers to ensure that payments are properly allocated. Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems. Prepared monthly reports for owners. Education MBA: Banking and Finance University of the West Indies 2015 Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica Bachelor of Science: Business Studies (Accounting) Montego Bay Community College 2012 Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica Level 1 & 2: General Accounting Kenilworth Academy H.E.A.R.T Trust/NTA 2006 Lucea, Hanover, Jamaica Professional Affiliations Team Jamaica Member Team Jamaica, a mandatory training and certification programme conducted by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) for persons employed or associated with the hospitality and tourism sector. Skills Leadership management skills. Excellent time management and interpersonal skills. Troubleshooting, critical thinking, problem analysis and resolution skills.