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Onneika Samuels

Kingston,

Summary

Experienced Accounting professional with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Known for my collaborative approach working with international clients remotely and locally whilst exuding a commitment to excellence. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

DIGICEL GROUP LTD.
07.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked offshore to provide accounting support to Digicel El Salvador market.
  • Manage the month-end, year close and preparation of Audit Workbooks/Schedules.
  • Prepare and review revenue and expenditure analysis.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Review and authorize supplier payments on a weekly basis
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Review cash flow reports and complete Debtors aging analysis.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

KPMG Jamaica (JESS)
06.2017 - 05.2023
  • Worked remotely for KMPG US providing back office support services
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Management of fixed asset process (additions/capitalization, retirements, depreciation).
  • Managing year end close process and working closely with clients to support the auditing process including completing Audit checklist.
  • Successfully streamlined the month end closing process by reducing closure time and overtime by more than 30%
  • Preparation and review journal entries.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams and clients to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Encourages and supports the identification of continuous improvement initiatives with ERP systems and other process enhancements.
  • Performs quality assurance review of team members' delivery and ensures it meets clients' expectations and deadlines.
  • Managed journal entries and reconciliations.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER

CELEBRATION BRANDS LTD.
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Recording of daily deposits and liaising with the bank.
  • Managed over 100 customer accounts including large chain supermarkets across the island.
  • Reconciliation and updating of customer accounts for payments.
  • Preparation of invoices, credit notes and monthly dispatches of customer statements.
  • Processing and computing refunds and charges for customers
  • Identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments and taking the requisite actions to have discrepancies resolved
  • Liaise with customers about outstanding balances

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

NATIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LTD.
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Prepare cash and expenditure reports.
  • Complete bank account reconciliations.
  • Process payments for both local and international vendors
  • Daily updating of vendor invoices to Accounting Software
  • Processing payments for vendors and contractors on a weekly basis.
  • Assist in the month end closing which includes preparation of the relevant journal entries once reconciliation discrepancies are identified
  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

Education

CPA- in Progress

Financial Exam Consultants

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Technology
05-2016

Skills

  • Managing client accounting remotely
  • Accounting Software: Workday, SAP and SAGE, Buildium
  • Financial Reporting
  • Reconciliation- Bank, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Knowledgeable in GAAP/IFRS accounting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bookkeeping/Financial Record management

Timeline

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

DIGICEL GROUP LTD.
07.2023 - 04.2025

GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

KPMG Jamaica (JESS)
06.2017 - 05.2023

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER

CELEBRATION BRANDS LTD.
12.2016 - 03.2017

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

NATIONAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING LTD.
06.2015 - 11.2016

CPA- in Progress

Financial Exam Consultants

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Technology

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