MELONY LUE
Kingston 19,01
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with several years of experience in financial analysis and auditing. Known for a results-oriented approach and a proven ability to identify process improvements that enhance quality and efficiency. Core competencies include meticulous attention to detail, effective communication, and analytical skills, contributing significantly to organizational success. Seeking to leverage expertise in a responsible position that fosters growth and practical application of skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Active Home Centre
03.2023 - Current
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and monthly audit schedules
- Prepare salaries for all fortnightly paid personnel
- Review listing for employee salary non-stat deductions for different institutions
- Export and formulate statutory & pension deduction listing on a monthly basis for on time payment
- Review, reconcile and post General Ledger
- Review and Post Journal entries
- Review and approve journals prepared by Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable Officer
- Prepare and request wire transfers for foreign suppliers from local banks (USD & Euro)
- Set up RTGS and ACH transfers online for local banks
- Approve incoming wires to company bank accounts for external customers
- Manage Cashiers, Accounts Payables officer (Foreign Vendors) as well as provide daily support in end of day balancing off process
- Supervising and providing overall guidance to Chief Accountant and Chief Financial Officer
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivables sub ledgers to General Ledgers
- Review and approve payable listing for foreign and local vendors on weekly basis
- Prepare and review audit schedules in preparation for year-end audit
- Monitor the requirements of the AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) programme and maintain supplier Documents
- Reconcile end of day reports with system balance and bank account
Assistant Accountant
Active Home Centre
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and monthly accounting schedules
- Review & Reconcile General Ledger Balances
- Prepare and enter journals to general and sub-ledger accounts
- Review and approve journals prepared by Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables Clerk
- Supervise Cashiers as well as provide daily support in their balancing off process
- Supervising and providing overall guidance to Chief Accountant and Chief Financial Officer
- Reconcile accounts payables and accounts receivables sub ledgers to General Ledgers
- Review and approve payables listing for local vendors on weekly basis
- Assist external auditors at year end including the preparation of audit schedules and explaining supporting Materials and procedures
Accounting Officer
Active Home Centre
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepare and enter journals to general and sub-ledger accounts
- Review and approve journals prepared by Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables Clerk
- Reconcile accounts payables and accounts receivables sub ledgers to General Ledgers
- Assist external auditors at year end including the preparation of audit schedules and explaining supporting materials and procedures
- Prepare payment for foreign suppliers and update Payables Ledger
- Assist with casual payroll as well as payroll related payments
- Review & Reconcile General Ledger Balances
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and monthly accounting schedules
JNR. Accounting Officer
Active Home Centre
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Check off credit notes to report daily
- Update foreign payables ledger, Enter Cash Transactions
- Prepare and File Purchase Orders
- Update and File all Merchandise Receivals from Local and International Suppliers
- Update all Gain and Losses on Foreign payables along with preparing monthly Journals
- Check off Cashiers and ensure sales invoices are accounted for and lodgement is balanced
- Assist external auditors at year end including the preparation of audit schedules and explaining supporting materials and procedures
- Keep abreast with changes in statutory laws, accounting principles and implement accordingly
SNR. Customer Care Associate
Active Home Centre
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintains customer satisfaction by providing problem-solving resources
- Periodically recommend new ideas to improve customer service as well as the customer's shopping experience
- Assist with the day-to-day management of the customer service processes for the entire business in accordance with the overall company standard of operations and policies
Customer Service Representative
Unicomer Jamaica (Courts Ja Ltd)
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Opens customer accounts by recording account information
- Maintains customer records by updating account information
- Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution
- Maintains customer accounts by processing customer adjustments
- Prepare work orders for technicians to carryout assessments and repair on items under warranty
- Communicate with overseas suppliers regarding defective items being replaced
- Recommends potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analysing customer needs
Education
ACCA - Level II
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 09-2024
BSc - Business Administration major in accounting
University of the West Indies (Open Campus)
01.2022
Supervisory Management -
Jamaica Customer Service Association
01.2018
Associate Degree - Business Studies
Portmore Community College
01.2014
CXC - Mathematics, English A, Office Administration, Principles of Business, Principles of Accounts, Electronic Document Preparation and Management, Integrated Science
St Mary Technical High School
01.2010
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Excel
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Customer Service
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Hard Working
- Management Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Auditing
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation expert
- Accounts payable
- Time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Learning
- Gardening
- Cooking
Extracurricular Activities
Member of Kiwanis Club of New Kingston Member of Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains Member of Red Cross Jamaica (Kingston)
References
Oliver Gayle
Financial Controller
Hardware & Lumber Ja
(876) 829-6916
Timeline
Accountant
Active Home Centre
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Active Home Centre
03.2021 - 03.2022
Accounting Officer
Active Home Centre
03.2020 - 03.2021
JNR. Accounting Officer
Active Home Centre
03.2018 - 04.2020
SNR. Customer Care Associate
Active Home Centre
03.2016 - 03.2018
Customer Service Representative
Unicomer Jamaica (Courts Ja Ltd)
09.2012 - 03.2016
ACCA - Level II
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
BSc - Business Administration major in accounting
University of the West Indies (Open Campus)
Supervisory Management -
Jamaica Customer Service Association
Associate Degree - Business Studies
Portmore Community College
CXC - Mathematics, English A, Office Administration, Principles of Business, Principles of Accounts, Electronic Document Preparation and Management, Integrated Science
St Mary Technical High School
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