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Tina Smith

Edinburgh

Summary

Qualified Accountant with extensive experience in cross-functional teamwork and high-pressure environments. Proven ability to deliver results while maintaining a professional demeanor. Actively pursuing opportunities to enhance skills and expand knowledge at BlackRock. Committed to contributing effectively to team success and organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Associate, Global Compensation Accounting

BlackRock
Edinburgh
2014.06 - Current

June 2022 - date

  • Corporate Aircraft
  • Global Recharges, Secondees, Mobility & Expat accounting
  • Aladdin Capitalisation

January 2020 - November 2023

  • Deferred Cash Compensation (non IPDCP)

June 2015 - December 2019

  • EMEA Benefits

June 2014 - May 2015

  • Deferred Cash Compensation
  • Direct Incentives

Achieved by:

  • Successfully delivering on tasks within tight deadlines
  • Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Managing multiple tasks simultaneously for increased productivity
  • Fostering a positive working environment with clear communication
  • Coordinating and leading meetings ensuring key action points were promptly documented and shared
  • Liaising with stakeholders and external parties to support accounting entries. Completing monthly analytical review and reporting by deadline
  • Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive PII
  • Prioritising competing tasks and coordinating high-volume workload to meet business needs
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives
  • Applying tactful communication and personable demeanour to build positive rapport across all enterprise levels.
  • Liaising effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
  • Facilitating smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
  • Adhering to accounting standards and maintaining data integrity.
  • Reducing discrepancies in compensation P&L through meticulous review & record keeping
  • Organising and carrying out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
  • Building positive rapport with manager and team colleagues through regular open dialogue
  • Representing Compensation Accounting in professional manner

Interim Vice-President

BlackRock
Edinburgh
2014.01 - 2014.05

EMEA Corporate Control

  • Interim Team Lead for team of 4
  • Supporting successful monthly close
  • Representing EMEA Corporate Control in monthly P&L flash calls
  • Mitigated risks, enhancing overall operational efficiency
  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders and participated in platform initiatives

Interim Associate

BlackRock
Edinburgh
2013.07 - 2013.12

EMEA Corporate Control

  • Developing proficiency with Smartview then producing tailored reports for analytical review
  • Completing necessary accounting entries to support Entity Rationalisations
  • Presenting for EMEA Corporate Control during Monthly Consolidated P&L calls

Interim Corporate Accountant

Franklin Templeton
Edinburgh
2012.03 - 2013.07
  • Prepared accurate financial statements for multiple legal entities
  • Completed monthly manual inter-company settlements
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting
  • Participated in EMEA wide controller meetings

Education

Accountancy

ACCA
06/1995 - 06/2000

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Robert Gordon University
09/1989 - 06/1993

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Languages, Science, Mathematics, Geography

Millburn Academy
05/1987 - 05/1989

Skills

  • Fully qualified and experienced Accountant
  • Successfully able to organise and lead meetings on behalf of team across all levels of seniority
  • Strong track record of building positive working relationships with stakeholders both within and beyond Finance
  • Developed excellent active listening and note taking skills to ensure productive meetings
  • Innate curiosity for learning with friendly professional approach

Personal Information

Languages

French
Upper intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Custom

B1,3,B2,4

Timeline

Associate, Global Compensation Accounting

BlackRock
2014.06 - Current

Interim Vice-President

BlackRock
2014.01 - 2014.05

Interim Associate

BlackRock
2013.07 - 2013.12

Interim Corporate Accountant

Franklin Templeton
2012.03 - 2013.07

Accountancy

ACCA
06/1995 - 06/2000

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Robert Gordon University
09/1989 - 06/1993

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Languages, Science, Mathematics, Geography

Millburn Academy
05/1987 - 05/1989
Tina Smith