Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Special Interests
Reference
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April Sherwood

April Sherwood

Kingston

Summary

Objective Internal Audit professional. Well-versed in company systems, industry best practices, and applicable regulations. Thorough in assessing operations to identify issues and recommend solutions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Business Auditor

GraceKennedy
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Communicated with compliance department to obtain necessary information for audits.
  • Prepared working papers and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment.

Internal Audit Trainee

PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Gained exposure to various business functions while executing operational audits, broadening knowledge base and understanding of organizational complexities.
  • Assisted in the identification of potential risks and control weaknesses, leading to a 25% improvement in internal controls.
  • Reviewed company policies and procedures as part of compliance audits, aiding in the enforcement of sound governance practices within the organization.

Customer Service Representative

Sutherland Global Services
04.2021 - 12.2022

Attended to over 40 customers per day with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business, month after month. I was recognized for my outstanding performance.

  • Top Team Performer (March 2022)
  • Top Department Performer (May 2022)

Payroll Assistant / Summer Work Experience Intern

D.I.B Home Centre
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in a timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Managed approximately 10+ incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers.

Payroll Assistant/ Summer Work Experience Intern

CASE Finance Department
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from customers.'
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling employee records and processing payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service to employees by addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to their paychecks or leave balances.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration (Accounting)

CASE /CCCJ
Portland, Jamaica
01.2020

Certificate - Business Studies

Happy Grove High School
Portland, Jamaica
08.2012

School Leavers Certificate -

Sherwood Forest Primary School
Portland, Jamaica
06.2007

Skills

  • Proficient in Excel
  • Spreadsheet software expertise
  • Proficient in customer relations
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Proficient in meeting tight deadlines
  • Accounting principles
  • Auditing standards
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Top Team Performer (03/22)
  • Top Department Performer (05/22)
  • Deans Excellence Award
  • Portland Cooperative Credit Union Ltd 'Special Education' Bursary (2015)
  • 4-H Club Scholarship Recipient (2015)
  • 2nd Runner-up in Mr. and Ms. CASE Pageant (2016)
  • Most Congenial Festival Queen Award (2017)
  • 1st Place Winner Forestry Department Mural Design Competition (2018)
  • CCCJ Scholarship Recipient (2018)
  • Honor Roll at Happy Grove High School
  • Prefect
  • 3rd Place in 4-H Club Beverage Making Competition
  • 3rd Place in Jamaica e-Learning Electronic Poster Competition for the county of Surrey

Special Interests

  • Banking / Debt Collections
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Service

Reference

Stanford Patrick

Justice of the Peace

+1876-841-8269


Orian Kentish

Bank Manager

+1876-360-2126

Timeline

Junior Business Auditor

GraceKennedy
01.2025 - 03.2025

Internal Audit Trainee

PwC - PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2023 - 09.2024

Customer Service Representative

Sutherland Global Services
04.2021 - 12.2022

Payroll Assistant / Summer Work Experience Intern

D.I.B Home Centre
10.2019 - 12.2019

Payroll Assistant/ Summer Work Experience Intern

CASE Finance Department
07.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration (Accounting)

CASE /CCCJ

Certificate - Business Studies

Happy Grove High School

School Leavers Certificate -

Sherwood Forest Primary School
April Sherwood