Vice President resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Multi-talented business leader bringing over 8 years of experience as successful Vice President in Finance. Strategic problem solver and change manager. Visionary executive implements plans that meet current and future needs. Key expertise in Insurance Brokering industry.
Skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Sound knowledge of audit procedures.
Able to multitask and prioritise tasks
Always looking for efficient ways to complete tasks
Management and leadership of teams and allocation of work
Able to adapt to changing environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Aura, Quickbooks, LotusNotes, Vision, EPIC Insurance Brokering System, Oracle Payroll System, Cognos Reporting System, JD Edwards. I also have some experience in ACL and ACCPAC.
Education and Training
Bridgetown, Expected in 01/2012 ā āCertified General Accountant Program/Chartered Professional Accountant: - GPA:
University of The West IndiesBarbados, Expected in 01/2005 ā āBachelorās Degree:Computer Science And Accounting - GPA:
(Completed on a part-time basis)
Barbados Community College, Expected in 01/2001 ā āAssociated Degree:Computer
Science - GPA:
Work Experience
Hitt - Vice President Atlanta, GA, 06/2013 - Current
I currently hold the position of Vice President of Finance for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean at Gallagher Insurance Brokers (Barbados) Limited. Arthur J Gallagher is an International Insurance Brokering Company offering services to a number of clients in a wide range of industries. Locations included in my portfolio are Barbados, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, St.Kitts, Grenada, Dominica and Antigua. As the VP of Finance, my responsibilities include managing the above listed companies and reporting directly to the Group Chief Financial Officer. I am responsible for the management of 6 persons (1 Accounts Receivable Officer, 1 Cashier, 4 Finance team members). Major responsibilities include the following:
Review of the monthly management accounts and overseeing the management of the sub ledger and the general ledgers for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Interpreting information, analysing and preparing monthly reports for distribution to department heads and other Vice Presidents
Preparing ad hoc reports for sales teams, managers and senior members within the company
Managing the audit process for the above mentioned territories including the preparation of the financial statements
Preparing yearly budgets for the above mentioned territories as well as reporting and explaining variances on a quarterly basis
Preparing various financial reports for the Board of Directors
Generating of the monthly payroll for the above mentioned territories and ensuring statutory deductions are accurate
Ensuring the necessary statutory reporting requirements for all territories both monthly and yearly are completed (PAYE, NIS, Pension, Broker Returns, Reporting to the FSC and Supervisor of Insurance)
Reviewing and overseeing the management of cash and debt collection to ensure that provision on a monthly basis are below the required levels
Overseeing the fixed assets on hand and their accuracy
Reviewing and preparing where necessary various balance sheet and income statement reconciliations including reconciliation of intercompany balances on a monthly basis with the various Gallagher entities globally
Ensuring the Company is adhering to both the local regulations as well as SOX regulations including the maintenance and updating documentation for the internal controls and compliance with internal audit
Completion of necessary reporting to the parent Company on revenues, budgets and receivables as well as a ensuring all balance sheet reconciliations are prepared on a monthly basis
Extensive liaising with outsourcing teams in India related to payroll and balance sheet reconciliation
Liaising with insurance companies on insurance payments and discrepancies
Ensuring the payments to insurers are made on time
Overseeing the payment of general expenses and providing approval where necessary
Training and coaching staff where necessary
Taking over the role of the Group CFO in their absence including preparing and reporting any information related to the Caribbean Group Companies
Involved in the hiring process for staff within the department
On leaving the firm, I held the post of Supervisor where my responsibilities included Managing groups of team members sometimes up to 15. The types of companies included in my portfolio while working at PricewaterhouseCoopers included retail (supermarkets, insurance brokering, department stores and jewelry industry) however, I do have some experience in the field of Telecommunications, Construction and International Business Companies. I have represented the firm on a number of overseas assignments in the Caribbean and North America.
This position required extensive use of SAGE ACCPAC for entering as well as the balancing of sub ledgers, general ledgers and for generating various reports for management for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean; review and processing of invoices for all territories. The completion of my Bachelorās Degree was done while working in this post.
Additional Information
Completion of Basic 2 level Conversational Spanish at the Venezuelan Embassy and currently going on to the Intermediate Level
I currently it on the Health and Safety Committee and have been involved in the development of the Company procedures surrounding the safety of the workplace as per the SHAW Act
I have been involved in getting the Finance Department paperless
During COVID, I was responsible for the coordinating system and equipment needs to ensure that all employees can successfully work remotely. During this time, I was also responsible for the logistics of the Finance Staff working remotely.
Currently involved in the restructuring project of the Accounts Receivable and Collections process for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Involved in a project for one of the Company's larger client, Barbados Association of Retired Persons, from an IT and Finance perspective. During the time of this project, I utilised the brokering system as efficiently as possible to ensure that all information and billings for over 7,000 members were entered in the system and checking for accuracy; Implementing and managing the various methods of payment being received from the members; Managing the payment process and determining the most efficient way to use various reports to provide the payment information for 7,000 plus members to the insurance companies o Implementing the most efficient methods of reconciling with the Insurers; Training of new team members involved in the project; Ensuring that all the necessary controls are adhered to.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
Bridgetown
University of The West Indies
Barbados Community College
Job Titles Held:
Vice President
Supervisor
Accounting Clerk
Degrees
Certified General Accountant Program/Chartered Professional Accountant