SHANIKA WALKER
Kingston,01
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash and Bank Accountant
Digicel Group
Kingston
04.2022 - Current
- Supports bank reconciliation process and adjustments required for cash and bank accounts by providing unwavering support to team members.
- Improved accounting operations in the cash management process by collaborating with accounting units to significantly reduce transactional discrepancies, thus improving bookkeeping.
- Effectively provides valuable support to ensure smooth and efficient auditing processes.
- Ensures cohesive collaboration of all departments on projects to improve the cash and bank account reconciliation process.
- Timely prepares accurate and detailed reports on account activity for senior management review, e.g., KPI.
- Provides high-quality training and support to analysts, ensuring top-notch performance.
- Reviews bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded to support periodic close of the GL for numerous entities in over 20 different markets/countries.
- Supported the migration and reconciliation of company accounts from multiple English and foreign language countries, to Jamaica.
Accounting Clerk
Celebration Brands Limited (Red Stripe & Pepsi Distributor)
Kingston, St Andrew
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Reconciled company bank accounts (local & foreign currency) and Contractor accounts with each account being kept current
- Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis, such as the Daily Cash Position Report and Cash in Transit Report.
- Meticulously investigated inconsistent financial transactions to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.
- Validated and processed petty cash vouchers prior to reimbursement.
- Provided contractors with accurate Driver Shortage and Refunds Reports weekly.
- Prepared and uploaded journal entries, as necessary, to facilitate timely month-end close.
- Facilitated RTGS transfers for the company in JMD and USD to ensure bank accounts are sufficiently funded for daily transactions.
- Allocated customer payments, solved customer account discrepancies.
Customer Service Representative
First Union Financial
Kingston, Jamaica
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintain up-to-date customer accounts, including cash and personal data.
- Competently addressed customers' concerns.
- Kept abreast of new products and provided customers with accurate and detailed information about products and services.
Catering Supervisor
Valleyfair Amusement Park
Shakopee, United States
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw the planning and coordination of human and physical resources to ensure that daily events, ranging from 25 to over 3000 guests, are executed successfully.
- Managed and led employees by training, guiding, and delegating tasks to ensure successful events and individual development.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies were available when needed.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing food items for all events.
- Collaborated with the Sales team to ensure that the expectations of guests were always exceeded.
- Resolved any complaints or concerns from customers regarding catering services provided.
Education
ACCA -
Pursuing (Level II)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of The West Indies
JamaicaAssociate Degree - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Excelsior Community College
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Workday/SAP Professional
- General ledger reconciliation expert
- Excellent financial investigative skills
- Effective Communicator
- Skilled in fostering collaborative Team Work
- Detail Oriented
- Problem Solving
- Demonstrate Initiative
- Adaptability
Timeline
Cash and Bank Accountant
Digicel Group
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Celebration Brands Limited (Red Stripe & Pepsi Distributor)
02.2021 - 04.2022
Customer Service Representative
First Union Financial
12.2018 - 01.2021
Catering Supervisor
Valleyfair Amusement Park
05.2018 - 08.2018
ACCA -
Pursuing (Level II)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of The West Indies
Associate Degree - Hospitality and Tourism Management
Excelsior Community College
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