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Alvira B Campbell Accounting Officer

Kingston Jamaica
Ability to exercise sound judgment while working under pressureAbility to work with minimal or no supervisionand Comprehensive Knowledge of Government AccountingComprehensive knowledge of Accounting practices and applicationsexcellent oral and written communication skillsKnowledge and experience in accounting software SAGE ACCPACKnowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)Microsoft ExcelPlanning And Organizing SkillsPowerPoint presentation and FinMan SystemSound analytical and strategical thinkingSpreadsheet

Experiences:

2011-07 -Present   Accounting Technician (FMG/AT2)

Ministry of Labour and Social Security

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Prepare and post payment vouchers for both suppliers and employees ( travel  payment for employees and outstanding payments to suppliers for goods and service       rendered)

-Ensure accurate and complete accounting records are kept by coding and filling payment vouchers, printing cheques, entering clients information to the FinMan and ACCPAC System for payments.

-Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for two (2) special programs, that accounts for the total amount of funds spent to date, the balance to be spent for the coming months and the approved funds for the financial period.

-Ensure cash is managed efficiently, economically and effectively to meet expenditures for each month

-Ensure that all accounting information is input in a timely manner to meet scheduled deadlines.

– Checking and certification of payment vouchers

 

2018-04 – 2019-05  Labour Officer (Acting)

– Prepared agreements between employees and employer for payments

– Calculate benefits according to labour law to identify total benefits owed

– Advised employees and Employers of their rights according to the Labour Law

– Schedule meetings to discuss benefit entitlements

– Attend Training Programmes

-Prepared monthly report of total benefits issued to employees and payments made voluntary or through the Ministry by employers

– Update client’s file with payments made and outstanding payments to date

– Make follow-up calls to employers regarding payment plans

– Advised employees when payments are ready for collection

-Any other duties
2017-10 – 2018-4  Project/ Special Accountant (FMG/PA1) (Actg)

Ministry of Labour and Social Security

KEY OUTPUTS:

-Documents for the withdrawal of funds prepared

-Document for reimbursement of funds to Consolidate Funds prepared

– Cash Management in specific Commitment of Funds

-Lending Agency Loan Account Updated

-Reports prepared and submitted regarding justification of spending and               further advances

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

– Reconcile expenditure and Jamaican Dollar Bank balances with United States advances   given by international lending agencies

-Prepares and submits expenditure statement based on loan disbursement    categories

-Updates lending agencies websites with relevant information

-Monitors expenditure of the project and grants to ensure compliance with    procurement plan

 

2007-10 – 2011-06   Receptionist/Secretary

Shortwood Teachers’ College

KEY OUTPUTS:

-Route calls to different departments

-Attend meetings to records minutes

-Record messages and relate to relevant personnels

-Set appoints for students’ scholarship interviews

-Record students information for graduation souvenir

Education:

 

2018-04 – 2013-05  Management Institute of National Development (MIND)

Government Accounting- Level 1, 2 and 3 Certification

Courses included but not limited to:

l Budgeting

l Cash Management

l Costing

l Recording Financial Transaction

 

2014-01 – 2017-07   University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)

Bsc. Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude)

Courses included but not limited to:

l Cost Accounting

l Financial Accounting

l Financial Management

l International Economics

l Production and Operations Management

l Management Accounting

 

2009-01 – 2013-12   Richmond Academy

ACCA-CAT level III certification

Courses included but not limited to:

l Managing Cost and Finances

l Foundation in Taxation

l Management Information

l Maintaining Financial Records

 

Education

2018-04 - 2013-05 Government Accounting Level 3 Certification at Management Institute for National Development (MIND)
2014-01 - 2017-07 Bsc. Business Administration (Suma Cum Laude) at University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
2009-01 - 2013-12 ACCA-CAT level III Certification at Richmond Academy

Experience

July 10, 20111 Accounting Officer at Ministry of Labour and Social Security