Shawna-Kay Wellington
Kingston,Jamaica
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in financial reporting and audit preparation. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing compliance processes. Skilled in QuickBooks and bank reconciliations, fostering collaboration across departments to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Assistant - Payables
Main Event Entertainment Group
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2023 - Current
- Trained and onboarded new staff while enforcing accounting policies and financial procedures.
- Acted as liaison between Accounts and other departments to improve process implementation.
- Prepared audit schedules and provided documentation for both internal and external audits.
- Maintained the fixed asset register and processed monthly depreciation entries.
- Managed online payments and USD wire transfers in collaboration with senior leadership.
- Reconciled credit cards, overseas supplier accounts, and key GL accounts including accruals.
- Conducted monthly GL reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared bi-weekly cash flow reports to support management decision-making.
- Led daily invoice audits, cheque preparation, and supplier payment scheduling.
Assistant Accountant / Accounts Supervisor
Tara Courier Services
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2021 - Current
- Supervised receivables and monitored charge accounts, resolving discrepancies.
- Prepared daily lodgment reports, cash flow statements, and audit schedules.
- Oversaw payroll postings (fortnightly & monthly) and managed QuickBooks receivables.
- Conducted full bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and credit cards.
- Managed monthly amortizations, accruals, and directors' credit card reconciliation.
- Produced revenue schedules and financial analysis for management reporting.
Semi-Senior Auditor
C.R. Hylton & Company
Kingston, Jamaica
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed small audit teams and coordinated client communication.
- Participated in audit planning, execution, and preparation of financial statements.
- Reviewed junior staff work and ensured accuracy of audit documentation.
- Assisted with tax computations and audit confirmations.
Semi-Senior Auditor (Level 3)
BDO Chartered Accountants
Kingston, Jamaica
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Conducted audits for companies across multiple industries.
- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Delivered accounting services including daily transaction postings and journal entries.
Accountant / Assistant Auditor
B.D. Holmes & Company
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed reconciliations and posted daily transactions in Peachtree.
- Supported auditors in fieldwork and reporting.
- Assisted with accounting and administrative tasks for related companies.
Education
MBA - Business Administration & MBA in Big Data Management
ENEB Business School
05.2026
Statistics, Economics, Accounting, and related subjects
University of The West Indies
01.2016
CAPE - Accounting, Management of Business, Economics, Pure Mathematics, Communication & Caribbean Studies
Charlemont High School, Sixth Form
01.2015
CXC - Mathematics, English, Accounting, Literature, IT, Economics, and others
Charlemont High School
01.2013
ACCA Qualification - Level 1 Completed, Level 2 In Progress
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Preparation
- Bank Reconciliations
- Cash Flow Management
- Receivables Oversight
- Payables Oversight
- Payroll Management
- Expense Management
- Staff Training
- Supervision
- Audit Documentation
- Compliance
- Accounting Software
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- CaseWare
- IDEA
- Xcelerator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Senior Accounting Assistant - Payables
Main Event Entertainment Group
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant / Accounts Supervisor
Tara Courier Services
04.2021 - Current
Semi-Senior Auditor
C.R. Hylton & Company
03.2019 - 04.2021
Semi-Senior Auditor (Level 3)
BDO Chartered Accountants
04.2017 - 03.2019
Accountant / Assistant Auditor
B.D. Holmes & Company
08.2016 - 04.2017
MBA - Business Administration & MBA in Big Data Management
ENEB Business School
Statistics, Economics, Accounting, and related subjects
University of The West Indies
CAPE - Accounting, Management of Business, Economics, Pure Mathematics, Communication & Caribbean Studies
Charlemont High School, Sixth Form
CXC - Mathematics, English, Accounting, Literature, IT, Economics, and others
Charlemont High School
ACCA Qualification - Level 1 Completed, Level 2 In Progress
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