Racquel Warren Walker
Accountant
Saint John’s Heights
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Taste of Life Ltd.
09.2023 - Current
- Established Payroll, Generate monthly Profit and Loss statement, and Cash Flow Statement, Construct Forecast Report, Manage Inventory, Maintain and keep record of Petty Cash, Data entry and manage QuickBooks, Generate Prime cost, Supervising shifts, Assessing and improving profitability, Ensuring, measuring and maximizing Customer satisfaction
- Managed daily operations to ensure high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies
Office Administrator
Harrison & Harrison Attorneys-at-Law
Kingston, 10
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Draft letters, Data Entry on Time Matters/Clio, performed and keep records of existing and close matters, Construct weekly reports for existing matter, Track petty cash
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and digital tools
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality protocols and ensuring secure document storage practices
Accounting Manager
Taste of Life Ltd.
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Generate monthly Profit and Loss statement, and Cash Flow Statement, Construct Forecast Report, Data entry and Manage Quickbooks, Inventory Management
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of reports generated
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
Procurement Assistant
Spanish Town Hospital
Spanish Town
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Assist with procuring, Organizing of File, Formulation of letters to business companies
- Reduced purchasing costs with strategic negotiation tactics in collaboration with suppliers, resulting in significant savings for company
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient organizational systems and reducing order processing time
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers
Data Entry Clerk
University of the West Indies, Mona
Kingston, 01
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Data Entry, Secretarial related work, Assisting with research in field work
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases
- Managed large-scale data migration projects, ensuring seamless transition between systems without loss of vital information
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Created spreadsheets for more efficient recordkeeping
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports
Administration Assistant
Harrison & Harrison Attorneys-at-Law
Kingston
11.2010 - 09.2013
- Data entry on Time Matters, Organizing close file
- Reduced administrative workload for supervisors, managing calendar appointments and coordinating meeting logistics
- Optimized inventory control procedures to prevent supply shortages while reducing storage costs in th process
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Management
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5 09.2019 - 12.2022
CXC-Caribbean Examination Council -
St. Jago High School
33 Monk Street, St. Catherine 09.2004 - 06.2009
Skills
Quickbooks
Schedule Coordination
Staff Management
Month-end reporting
Invoicing
Payroll Administration
Cost accounting
Payroll Management
Staff Training and Development
Cash Flow Management
Cost Reduction
Quickbooks
Customer Engagement
Attributes
Very fast learner, well-organized, flexible, excellent team player, multi-task, extraordinaire, good time management skills, and the ability to work effectively without supervision. Demonstrates well my purpose and always leave an impact.
Achievements Skills
- Excellent ICT Skills – Microsoft Office, word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Proficient in QuickBooks Accounting Software
- Proficient in Time Matter Software
- Strong team collaboration skills. Work closely with team members to achieve goals.
- Excellent problem solver
Extracurricular Activities
Track and Field 30 hours community service at Sligoville Police Station dancing society cheerleading
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Taste of Life Ltd.
09.2023 - Current
Office Administrator
Harrison & Harrison Attorneys-at-Law
08.2021 - 08.2023
Accounting Manager
Taste of Life Ltd.
07.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Financial Management
University of The Commonwealth Caribbean
09.2019 - 12.2022
Procurement Assistant
Spanish Town Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2017
Data Entry Clerk
University of the West Indies, Mona
01.2016 - 08.2016
Administration Assistant
Harrison & Harrison Attorneys-at-Law
11.2010 - 09.2013
CXC-Caribbean Examination Council -
St. Jago High School
09.2004 - 06.2009