GEMMA THOMPSON
London
Summary
Extremely hard-working, analytical, solution-oriented professional who continuously seeks to acquire additional valuable skills, knowledge, and experience, to become a greater asset.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director
Alpha Digital Limited
06.2021 - Current
- Prepare and present financials to board members
- Aid in strategic alignment of company to ensure profitability and longevity
CFO
Troupe & Company Productions
11.2012 - Current
- Monitor and report the financial aspects of the business to necessary tax authorities
- Provide sound financial advice to improve profitability.
Financial Controller
Deja All Inclusive Resort
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Provide financial recommendations to shareholders.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, annual budgets with quarterly reviews.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS
- Delegate and oversee staff complement of 10 team members
Finance Manager
Caribbean Coffee Baristas Ltd, Starbucks
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Spearheaded finance and accounting functions
- Prepare financial statements, prepare yearly budgets with quarterly reviews, prepare monthly forecasts/trends.
Senior Accountant
Touphogi/Sun Island Routes
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements.
- File GCT/Withholding Tax/Statutory deductions on a monthly basis.
- Monitor income audit/AR and AP employees.
- Compile fiscal year documents for review by auditors.
Senior Accountant
Sandals Resorts International, Procurement Division
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted with preparation of financial statements
- Perform physical inventory counts valued at USD $2M
- Investigate item discrepancies relating to inventory.
- Assist in compiling fiscal year documents for review by auditors.
Inventory Accountant
Sandals Resorts International, Procurement Division
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Perform physical inventory counts USD $2M and investigated discrepancies
- Reviewed cheques prior to being sent to vendors on a weekly basis US $1.4M
- Prepared daily bank reconciliation and cash flow statements.
- Prepared and reviewed expense schedules.
- Performed month-end close – Inventory/AP/AR/GL.
- Assisted in compiling fiscal year documents for review by auditors.
Owner/Manager of Accounts and Finance
T & S Collections
04.2004 - 04.2012
- Monitored and reported the financial aspects of the business.
- Interviewed, hired, conducted staff appraisals, carried out training sessions and supervised staff.
Executive Payroll Analyst
ACS - a Xerox Company
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Paid Executive employees on a monthly basis using Oracle PeopleSoft software – which consisted of three (3) mandatory runs/processes: Supplemental Retirement Plan, Group Insurance and On Cycle.
- Dealt with employee queries, via email or telephone.
International Finance - Revenue Analyst
IMS Health
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Performed month-end close for IMS World: ensured that revenue was posted within correct periods and reconciliation of accounts Compared revenue from previous quarters analyze how products were performing.
- Provided audit assistance during regular audits - compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
- Ensured product pricing information was up to date and available on an ongoing basis.
- Interviewed and trained team members on all processes within my scope.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma -
University of Leicester
London2016
Certificate in Securities & Investment -
University of Westminster
London12.2008
BSc - Business Administration - Accounting
Northern Caribbean University
Manchester2007
Skills
- Completion of Post Graduate Diploma UK
- Completion of Securities & Investment UK
- Member of Securities & Investment Institute - UK
- Experienced corporate finance skills
- Expert-level IFRS skills
- Ability to influence and persuade
- Process optimization
Timeline
Owner/Director
Alpha Digital Limited
06.2021 - Current
Financial Controller
Deja All Inclusive Resort
11.2018 - 01.2023
Finance Manager
Caribbean Coffee Baristas Ltd, Starbucks
10.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Accountant
Touphogi/Sun Island Routes
03.2017 - 09.2017
Senior Accountant
Sandals Resorts International, Procurement Division
02.2015 - 02.2017
CFO
Troupe & Company Productions
11.2012 - Current
Inventory Accountant
Sandals Resorts International, Procurement Division
02.2012 - 02.2015
Executive Payroll Analyst
ACS - a Xerox Company
09.2009 - 06.2010
International Finance - Revenue Analyst
IMS Health
01.2008 - 06.2009
Owner/Manager of Accounts and Finance
T & S Collections
04.2004 - 04.2012
Post Graduate Diploma -
University of Leicester
Certificate in Securities & Investment -
University of Westminster
BSc - Business Administration - Accounting
Northern Caribbean University
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