Jo Ann Gray
Dundalk,Ireland
Summary
ACCA Qualified professional with extensive expertise in account reconciliation, general ledger accounting, and financial planning. Demonstrates proficiency in bank reconciliations, VAT preparation, and payroll processing. Adept at managing cash flow, budgetary planning, and tax return filing with a strong understanding of GAAP. Skilled in financial software literacy and Excel, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and effective credit control. Committed to maintaining internal controls and delivering precise financial reports while excelling under pressure.
Experienced Senior Accountant with knack for streamlining financial processes and improving accuracy. Guided teams to enhance reporting systems, resulting in smoother audits and clearer financial insights. Recognised for delivering strategic financial advice that supports business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior accountant
KM Gas & Services Ltd
Newry Co down, Ireland
07.2015 - Current
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
- Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
- Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organisation.
- Devised innovative solutions to complex financial problems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Accounting - Accounting and Finance
DkIT
Dundalk, Louth 09/2012 - 06/2015
Skills
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT preparation
- Excel proficiency
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Time-management
- Account reconciliations
- Cash flow management
- Invoice processing
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation processes
- Credit control
- Payroll
- Financial Forecasting
- Tax preparation
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Balance sheet management
- Financial planning
- Ledger maintenance
- Budget and cashflow
- Tax return filing
- Financial software literacy
- Revenue recognition
- Spreadsheet competencies
- Computer literacy
- Tax knowledge
- GAAP understanding
- Cash Flow analysis
- Decision making
- Financial planner
- Project leadership
- Cost Accounting
- Resilience under pressure
- Debtor management
- Internal controls understanding
- Effective communication
- Budgetary planning
- ACCA Qualified
- Self-motivation
Affiliations
- Walking travel reading dancing
Timeline
Senior accountant
KM Gas & Services Ltd
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts Accounting - Accounting and Finance
DkIT
09/2012 - 06/2015
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