Azelle Barclay-Arnold
Summary
Highly collaborative Accountant with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Palo Seco Credit Union
08.2015 - Current
- Reviews monthly reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts and takes corrective actions on deviations.
- Generates financial reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Collaborates with department heads to define standards, policies and procedures to meet organization goals.
- Analyzes financial statements against budget to prepare variance analysis.
- Verifies compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against regulations.
- Establishes and enforces controls to protect company assets.
- Assists with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Introduces software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive growth.
- Checks payroll, payments, and other accounting transactions for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepares internal and regulatory financial statements and liaises with external auditors.
Audit Associate
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLC.
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed extensive assessments of all financial statement line items to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Conducted financial and operational audits.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Gathered and analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in information technology, manufacturing, non-profit, oil and gas and asset management.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurial Management
Australian Institute of Business
SHEL, Rushworth Street, San Fernando02.2019
ACCA -
OMARDEEN'S SCHOOL OF ACCONTANCY/SAC
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
ST AUGUSTINE07.2011
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Audits
- Payroll Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Financial Planning
- Investment Management
- Financial Administration
- General Ledger Accounting
References
Chisara Bailey
Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
868-477-0079
Solange Jack
Internal Auditor, NP
868-487-9741
Timeline
Finance Officer
Palo Seco Credit Union
08.2015 - Current
Audit Associate
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLC.
08.2011 - 07.2015
MBA - Entrepreneurial Management
Australian Institute of Business
ACCA -
OMARDEEN'S SCHOOL OF ACCONTANCY/SAC
Bachelor of Science - Economics
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
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