Zaria Blackett
Christ Church
Summary
Professional Accountant with 6 years of experience in financial reporting and accounts payable. Possesses strong analytical, time management and communication skills. Committed to leveraging skills to contribute effectively to organisational goals and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
Brookfield Asset Management Services SRL
10.2018 - 11.2024
- Performed the monthly reporting for over 30 entities which involved booking entries, preparing interest and derivative schedules, conducting bank and inter-company reconciliations and completing reporting packages.
- Prepared quarterly management accounts, annual financial statements and other reports to satisfy information requests from regulatory authorities and senior management.
- Managed the accounts payable process for all the entities within my platform ensuring adequate cash levels and timely invoice payments while streamlining the process where possible
- Created monthly forecasts and annual 5-year budgets which involving estimating future interest and operating expenses
Intern in the Client Service Department
Cidel Bank and Trust
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Conducted wire transfers, currency conversions and international payments for major clients
- Received training in Anti-Money Laundering and governance from the compliance department
- Worked closely with the accounting and compliance department to ensure that payments were authorized and appropriately accounted for
Education
ACCA Affiliate
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
BA (Hons) - Accounting and Economics
Lancaster University Management School
10.2015 - 06.2018
CAPE A Levels
Queen's College
09.2011 - 06.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Experienced in various accounting systems (IFS, Controller, OneStream & Dynamics)
Accomplishments
- Received the Brookfield Leader Award within the first year of working at the company for my contributions to the team and to the social responsibility and social committees.
- Awarded a Barbados Scholarship in 2015 after achieving the required CXC CAPE results.
- Listed on the CXC CAPE Merit List for Accounting as one of the top 10 performers in the Caribbean.
- Received the bronze, silver and gold award in The Duke of Edinburgh International Scheme.
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Volunteering
References
Stacia Browne Khiam Waithe
Accountant Financial Controller
A1 Supermarket Goddards Shipping Barbados Limited
Six Cross Roads, Saint Philip Fontabelle Rd, Bridgetown, Saint Michael
brownestacia@yahoo.com khiam.waithe@gmail.com
1 (246) 231-0971 1 (246) 249-7630
Timeline
Accountant
Brookfield Asset Management Services SRL
10.2018 - 11.2024
Intern in the Client Service Department
Cidel Bank and Trust
07.2017 - 08.2017
BA (Hons) - Accounting and Economics
Lancaster University Management School
10.2015 - 06.2018
CAPE A Levels
Queen's College
09.2011 - 06.2013
ACCA Affiliate
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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