Karen Shelton
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 20 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Gemini Surgical Innovations Ltd
2021.06 - 2024.01
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Accounts Administrator (Agency Position)
Jacksonstone Recruitment
2020.10 - 2021.06
- Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation.
- Assisted staff with questions about budgets, disbursements and other financial matters.
- Supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review.
- Supported Managing director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared and emailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Manager of Accounts and Finance /Payroll Specialist
A2Z Hygiene Ltd
2008.09 - 2020.08
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 20+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA)
Ireland (Online)08.2024
Associate of Arts -
Accounting Technician Ireland (IATI) Certificate
Ireland (online)05.2021
Skills
- KPI management
- Cost control and reduction
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Coaching and training
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Skilled in Sage and other accounting software.
- Process implementation
- Business Development
- Bookkeeping
- MS Office Suite
- Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
- Payroll Process
Timeline
Finance Manager
Gemini Surgical Innovations Ltd
2021.06 - 2024.01
Accounts Administrator (Agency Position)
Jacksonstone Recruitment
2020.10 - 2021.06
Manager of Accounts and Finance /Payroll Specialist
A2Z Hygiene Ltd
2008.09 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Arts -
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CIMA)
Associate of Arts -
Accounting Technician Ireland (IATI) Certificate
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