Jan Sylvester
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Microsoft Excel. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Clerk/Accounts Clerk I
G.U.T. Credit Union Ltd/Nexa Credit Union Ltd
09.2019 - Current
- Performing general ledger analysis and preparing monthly bank account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly accruals and process entries by month end
- Prepare and records assets in the Fixed Assets Register and reconcile to the General Ledger
- Responsible in the preparation of employees' salaries on a monthly basis
- Prepare and file returns to Inland Revenue for staff statutory deductions
- Assisting with company insurance renewals and maintaining files with pertinent policies and documentation
- Maintaining the general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts, adjusting entries for amortizations & prepaid
- Preparing invoice payments, electronic payments, and checks to vendors and customers
- Designed and implemented various excel spreadsheets for more efficient use of time
- Researched and resolved issues that arose to ensure consistency in accounting transactions as well as provide guidance and recommend solutions as reporting requirements & needs to be changed
- Assisting in the preparation of the final draft version of yearly financial statements.
Fund Accountant
Superfund Invest Inc
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Reconcile various accounts, reviewing reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances
- Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution
- Participate in regular rotation of trade processing and other accounting processes
- Assisted in cash reconciliation and management for the Fund
- Respond to accounting inquiries in a timely fashion.
Customer Support Clerk
The Bank of Nova Scotia
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts and file documents
- Supported Operations Manager with daily operational functions
- Responded to customer requests via telephone and email
- Process requests for wire transfers/drafts/transfer between accounts
- Track incoming shipments and liaise with Broker
- Set-up customer files for Letters of Credit, Letter of Guarantees and Documentary Collections
- Check book reordering for Small Business and Commercial customers
- Exceeded goals through effective prioritization and consistent work ethic
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Bank Teller
The Bank of Nova Scotia
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Accept retail and/or commercial deposits, loan payments, process checking and savings account withdrawals
- Answer customer inquiries and refer customers to the proper service area for issues that cannot be resolved at the teller line
- Maintains highest level of confidentiality with all information obtained
- Perform as a team member in allocating and coordinating the work flow.
Junior Accounting Clerk
The Bank of Nova Scotia
02.2009 - 04.2010
- Post bank deposits and applied payments to customer accounts or appropriate GL accounts
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receive, submit, verify and post invoices
- Perform general clerical duties but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, scanning and mailing
- Respond to queries related to financial transactions
- Process payroll transactions, prepare payroll documents and maintain employee payroll records
- Prepare customer statements for distribution.
Education
Level II (In Progress)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Diploma in Forensic Accounting Level 4
Brentwood Open Learning College
United Kingdom05.2024
Diploma in Accounting and Business in FIA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Associate Degree, Social Science -
T.A. Marryshow Community College
Tanteen, St. George's, GrenadaHigh School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent
Business Math, Word Processing, Accounts -
Pitman Examinations
Information Technology, Mathematics, English, Office Procedures, Social Studies, Spanish, English, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access -
Caribbean Examination Council
Skills
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Payroll Preparation
- Time management
- Detail oriented
- Problem Solving skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
Certification
- Certificate in Data Analytics
- Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
- QuickBooks Pro Level I
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented new procedures for general ledger reconciliations to keep proper accounting records for Audit purpose.
- Created an Inventory system using Microsoft Access to keep track of the organization's stationery
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Senior Accounts Clerk/Accounts Clerk I
G.U.T. Credit Union Ltd/Nexa Credit Union Ltd
09.2019 - Current
Fund Accountant
Superfund Invest Inc
09.2016 - 09.2019
Customer Support Clerk
The Bank of Nova Scotia
04.2012 - 06.2016
Bank Teller
The Bank of Nova Scotia
05.2010 - 03.2012
Junior Accounting Clerk
The Bank of Nova Scotia
02.2009 - 04.2010
Level II (In Progress)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Diploma in Forensic Accounting Level 4
Brentwood Open Learning College
Diploma in Accounting and Business in FIA, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Associate Degree, Social Science -
T.A. Marryshow Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph's Convent
Business Math, Word Processing, Accounts -
Pitman Examinations
Information Technology, Mathematics, English, Office Procedures, Social Studies, Spanish, English, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access -
Caribbean Examination Council
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