Keisha Beckford

Keisha Beckford 8037 SW 21ST CT MIRAMAR FL 33025 & Lot 531, Walkway 21, Braeton Newtown, Greater Portmore, St Catherine *- - *-- • Bank Reconciliation and Junior Accounts Executive with over 3 years of experience. Ensuring that guidelines and policies around cash processes are effective and efficient. Monitor all banking activities to detect irregularities. Efficient in preparing monthly bank reconciliation reports regarding all cash deposits, cheque payments, transfers, etc. to the various bank accounts. • Auditing and Accounting Assistant with 5+ years of experience. Advance knowledge in creating Microsoft Excel database and PowerPoint presentation as well as extensive knowledge of QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting software. Adept Administrative and Accounting Assistant who continually maintains a positive attitude while interacting with demanding clients and serves as the primary source of contact for both internal and external queries. Possesses excellent work ethics and strength in boosting company morale. A Customer Care Representative with strong communication and organizational skills, a customer service background, and the ability to work well with people to achieve corporate goals. Professional Profile • • Professional Experience WATERCOLOR INN LUXURY RESORT & SPA. Panama City, Florida Night Auditor Oct 2020-Dec 2020 & June 2021-August 2021 COUNTRY INN & SUITES HOTEL. PANAMA City Beach, Florida Night Auditor August 2021-September 2021 • Keeping hotel financial records in order. • Processing invoices, transactions, room charges, refunds, etc. • Preparing and distributing employee checks. • Verifying that all accounts are balanced and supported by documentation. • Checking guests in and out of the hotel. • Responding to guests' needs, requests, and complaints. • Answering the phone and making reservations. • Summarizing each night's operations and listing any follow-up tasks for management. • Following End of Day procedures. COLUMBUS COMMUNICATIONS JAMAICA LTD.(FLOW) 2-6 Carlton Crescent Kgn 10 Bank Reconciliation Officer Aug 2018-present ▪ Monitor all banking activities to detect irregularities. ▪ Investigate all transactions to prevent fraud. ▪ Provide feedback to the accounting and finance department on how to improve on internal controls, and pinpoint areas where risks relating to banking transactions can be minimized. ▪ Provide documentation to support all financial transactions. ▪ Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports regarding all cash deposits to the bank(s). ▪ Prepare journals to assist with balancing and clearing of entries from the accounting systems, ledgers, and sub-ledgers. ▪ Log all bank transactions to the various accounting software used such as SAP. ▪ Respond to queries promptly daily. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports regarding all cash deposits, all payments, wires, transfers, bank charges, etc. to the various bank accounts. Adhere to corporate standards and procedures in all reconciliation activities. Improve personal skill set regarding software proficiency, financial analysis, and data processing. Reconcile discrepancies across many different bank accounts in various currencies for various countries. LAFRIA ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY LTD. Camp Rd. Kgn 4 Auditing and Accounting Assistant, Sept 2012 – Aug 2018 ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Working closely with the Chartered Accountant in resolving problems in the accounting system. Establishing, implementing, and monitoring accounting policies and procedures. Analyzing financial conditions of companies by collecting and interpreting financial data. Creating special reports and ensuring adherence to Jamaica's tax regulation. Filing tax returns promptly and updating management about new changes in rules. Perform general secretarial duties, including meeting schedules, appointment setups, faxing, and mailing. Preparing cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and basic documents for a working paper file, journals, and ledgers. Preparing Excel database. Preparing financial records using both QuickBooks and Peachtree accounting software. Effectively handling delicate customer situations such as customer requests, special needs, and complaints. SOLDIERS RESTAURANT, Ocho Rios, St Ann Cashier, Mar 2012 – Sept 2012 • • • • Education Greet the customers entering the business establishment. Handle all cash-related transactions for the establishment. Receive payment by cash, cheques, and credit and debit cards. Checking daily cash accounts and guiding and solving customer queries. MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 235 Old Hope Rd. Kgn Post Graduate Diploma Human Resource Management Jan 2021 UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, Mona, St Andrew Bachelor of Science International Relations and Accounting (minor) Feb 2018 ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL, Highgate, St Mary Associates of Arts Humanities Aug 2011 Nine (9) Units Caribbean Advance Proficiency Examination Subjects Aug 2010/2011 Six (6) Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate Subjects Aug 2009 Core Competencies • • • • • • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with others both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in a wide range of accounting systems and software Advance knowledge of the various banking platforms. Working Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Goal-oriented individual with emphasis on quality and accuracy. Highly capable of detecting errors, miscalculations, and inaccurate formatting. • • • • • References Efficient at planning and organizing. Working Knowledge of various local laws and regulations Basic Spanish and Chinese Language Familiarity. Knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and standards. Advance Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Available upon request.