Senya S. Powell
Portmore
Summary
Dynamic professional eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and growth. Strong foundation of knowledge and experience will be leveraged while embracing opportunities for further development. Committed to driving results and fostering collaborative environments that enhance team performance. Passionate about continuous learning and adapting to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Continuum Global Solutions
07.2021 - Current
- Prepare Annual Budget for various Lines of Business
- Prepare Quarterly Forecast for various Lines of Business
- Review and prepare subsequent accruals monthly for responsible cost centers
- Monthly comparative analysis of Profit & Loss statements versus Budget/Forecast
- Approval of Purchase order requests for responsible cost centers
- Review and Approval of taxes for entity in the country
Income Auditor
Sandals Group of Companies
02.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Island Routes Adventure Tours
- Reconcile income for retail shops and tours
- Investigate differences on reconciliation
- Reconcile Intercompany accounts & post journals
- Calculate Commission weekly
- Training of new Team members
- Assist in preparing Audit Schedules
Junior Accountant
Sandals Group of Companies
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Island Routes Adventure Tours
- Ensure that cash & cheques received are deposited
- Review cheques/wire payments and Tours commissions
- Update the respective general ledger accounts with Tours Revenue for Jamaican Properties
- Reconcile Revenue in Jamaica and compare to revenue posted to general ledger accounts
- Monitor JAA Fuel account (prepare request for payment where necessary)
- Prepare Intercompany Reconciliations
- Prepare Bank reconciliation
- Prepare Balance Sheet schedules
- Prepare and post JE for advance card charges
- Prepare the Tour rental expense & post transactions to general ledger (local/overseas)
- Filing of taxes for IRJ – Withholding
- Send invoice for payment of affiliates sales & calculate commissions owed (prepare requests where necessary)
Senior Tax Accountant/Team Lead State Tax
Conduent
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Prepare annual state and local tax returns
- Prepare, file and pay estimated payments and extension
- Prepared Amended returns base on Revenue Agent’s Report
- Prepare/update the Net Operating Loss schedules
- Evaluate team members on their performance for the year
- Assign and review projects and duties of members of the State Tax team
- Assist in the recruitment of new team members
- Train new recruit on the State tax team
Senior Tax Accountant/Team Lead State Tax
Xerox
10.2014 - 12.2016
- Prepare annual state and local tax returns
- Prepare, file and pay estimated payments and extension
- Prepared Amended returns base on Revenue Agent’s Report
- Prepare/update the Net Operating Loss schedules
- Evaluate team members on their performance for the year
- Assign and review projects and duties of members of the State Tax team
- Assist in the recruitment of new team members
- Train new recruit on the State tax team
Estimated Voyage Accounts Clerk
ZIM Intergrated Shipping Services
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Company Overview: Estimated Voyage Accounts Clerk
- Prepare and Oversee the preparation of and review Profit and Loss Statements for vessel/voyages in the Caribbean and South America Region
- Prepare and Analyze the Annual Budget for Caribbean and South American Services
- Assist through advisement and testing in the development of new Costing and Financial reporting systems
- Provide various reports for top management
- Prepare estimated costs and update system for the following quarter
- Train Team members on the use of the systems and the preparation of reports
- Analyze results of profit and loss statements.
- Prepare and distribute monthly performance reports for the region.
- Prepare monthly forecasts for the region.
External Auditor
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
08.2003 - 09.2004
- Obtain evidence to validate the status of clients’ financial position. Clients in the following industries audited: financial institutions, distribution, tourism and manufacturing.
Junior Management Program (J.U.M.P.) Awardee
Courts Jamaica Limited
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Award was based on grade point average and response in an interview
- Worked in all departments of the organization gaining experience and analyzing the operations of the company
- Prepared portfolio based on observation and analysis, with emphasis on waste management.
Education
Certificate -
Institute of Practical And Academic Studies
BBA - Business Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, JamaicaCertificate - undefined
Institute of Practical and Academic Studies
01.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial management
- Financial statement analysis
- Variance analysis
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible team player
- Comparative analysis
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Continuum Global Solutions
07.2021 - Current
Junior Accountant
Sandals Group of Companies
03.2021 - 06.2021
Income Auditor
Sandals Group of Companies
02.2018 - Current
Senior Tax Accountant/Team Lead State Tax
Conduent
01.2017 - 09.2017
Senior Tax Accountant/Team Lead State Tax
Xerox
10.2014 - 12.2016
Estimated Voyage Accounts Clerk
ZIM Intergrated Shipping Services
04.2005 - 04.2008
External Auditor
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
08.2003 - 09.2004
Junior Management Program (J.U.M.P.) Awardee
Courts Jamaica Limited
06.2001 - 08.2001
Certificate - undefined
Institute of Practical and Academic Studies
Certificate -
Institute of Practical And Academic Studies
BBA - Business Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica