JANELLE DRYSDALE-JOB
Whim,Tobago
Summary
I am a dynamic, flexible and self-driven professional. I have over 26 years of experience in accounting, of which 20 are in managerial/supervisory roles. I am an analytical and detail-orientated individual trained in finance. I offer comprehensive education and a logical thinking mindset to assist the finance team. My core values are accountability, professionalism and customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Tobago Festivals Commission Limited
Scarborough , Tobago
2022.03 - 2023.07
- Leave Relief for CEO
- Strategy planning with theDivision on theexecution of events
- Administrative duties
Finance & Accounts Manager
Tobago Festivals Commission Limited
Scarborough , Tobago
2020.04 - Current
- Managing the administrative and operational activities of the accounting department consisting of six employees
- Attend monthly Board/Committee meetings to report on the commission's finances.
- Preparation of the Budget for submission to the cabinet through the THA
- Establishment of new and review of policies and procedures to upgrade for greater compliance with IAS
- Manage the ticketing, cash collection and gate control, along with the staffing for all events under the commission's purview
- Review and approve Requisitions and Purchase Orders
- Forming and maintaining alliances with bankers to ensure smooth processes
- Developing and maintaining communication with suppliers to ensure continued service in critical times
- Liaise with other department heads to ensure budget variances are managed and streamlined to reduce cost overruns
- Prepare reports/analysis as required by the Division of Tourism
- Training of staff to increase their level of competences
- Member of the Disposal of unserviceable equipment committee
- Financial analysis of Tender documents
- Work with external and internal audit departments
- Implemented vital processes and controls in accounting and non-accounting areas
- Ensure prudent use of government funds received
- Prioritizing when funds are scarce
- Implementing and monitoring the automated accounting information policies, processes and system
ACTING FINANCE MANAGER
TOBAGO REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
, Tobago
2016.06 - 2018.11
- Attend monthly Board/Committee meetings to report on the status of the hospital's financials.
- Guided the Budgeting process for submission to cabinet
- Aided in the restructuring of the authority's Organisational Chart
- Review and approve Purchase Orders
- Forming and maintaining alliances with bankers to ensure smooth processes
- Forming and maintaining communication with suppliers to ensure continued service in critical times
- Liaise with other department heads to ensure needs are understood and translated financially for seamless processes
- Prepare reports/analysis as required by the THA
- Coordinate training sessions with other departments to ensure staff understand financial implications and processes to maintain a seamless flow between the departments and the finance department.
Acting Materials Manager
Tobago Regional Health Authority
, Tobago
2020.08 - 2020.10
- Ensure the accuracy of actual inventory and accounting system
- Ensuring that stores are stocked with levels to prevent stockouts
- Coordinating with other departments to ensure their needs are met on time
- Efficient use of space for storage
- Liaising with suppliers to resolve issues and maintain relationships to facilitate a smooth flow of operations
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Tobago Regional Health Authority
, Tobago
2008.07 - 2021.04
- Responsibility for all statutory reporting and external reporting requirements
- Monthly management reports to the board of directors
- Preparation of monthly board packages - Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Liaising with auditors, tax specialists and financial stakeholders
- Advising on implications of any new Financial Reporting Standards or Statutory Regulations
- Analysis of management and financial accounts with recommendations to executive
- Supervision of the Payroll, Payable, General Ledger and Fixed Assets sub-areas
- Establishment of new and review of policies and procedures
- Assist in the recruitment and training of staff
- Implementing and monitoring of the automated accounting information policies, processes and system
- Performed staff evaluations
- Supervised and conducted year end stock count
- Work with external and internal audit departments
- Implemented key processes and controls across treasury accounting areas
- Ensure prudent use of government funds received.
GROUP CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
WA-MOEBA GROUP OF COMPANIES
2005.01 - 2008.06
- Prepared all required financial reports in accordance with international accounting standards and oversee accounts payable, receivable, bookkeeping, payroll and benefits
- Coordinating and monitoring the financial & management accounting activities of the group
- Implementing and monitoring of the automated accounting information policies, processes and system
- Preparation of management accounts and control of the Credit and Treasury functions.
ACCOUNTANT
BLUE WATERS INN HOTEL
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Responsibilities includes oversight of the Payables and Receivables systems, payroll and benefits
- Preparation of Financial; Statements for inclusion in the Group Financial Statements
- Preparation of bank reconciliations and maintenance of Fixed Assets register.
ADVERTISING CLERK A
CARIBBEAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK, TRINIDAD EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS
2000.01 - 2003.01
- Responsibilities included the daily co-ordination of the classified main office in Trinidad
- Tobago Office: Daily deposits, monthly reports and staff supervision.
Accounting Assistant
POLICY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
1998.01 - 2000.01
- Responsible for all day to day recording of the company's transactions.
ASSISTANT TEACHER
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Teaching of all subjects at Primary level including Spiritual and moral values.
DATA ENTRY CLERK
COCO REEF RESORT & SPA
1996.01
- Responsible for entering Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Salaries and Petty Cash transactions
- Additional Professional Experience: - CXC Teacher at the Math House 360FM for 20 years
- Now conducting my own classes online.
Education
ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant -
Omardeen School of Accountancy Ltd
Trinidad /2002 - /2003
Certified Accounting Technician -
Herman Marcano & Associates
Tobago /1997 -
A-Levels -
Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive
Tobago 1990.09 - 1996.07
Skills
- Certified Accountant with ICATT
- Training in Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
- Service Excellence
- Advance Taxation for T&T
- Supervisory Management
- Sign Language & First Aid
- Quick Books & Great Plains knowledge
Interests
Hobbies: , Traveling, Baking, Gardening, Reading
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Tobago Festivals Commission Limited
2022.03 - 2023.07
Acting Materials Manager
Tobago Regional Health Authority
2020.08 - 2020.10
Finance & Accounts Manager
Tobago Festivals Commission Limited
2020.04 - Current
ACTING FINANCE MANAGER
TOBAGO REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
2016.06 - 2018.11
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Tobago Regional Health Authority
2008.07 - 2021.04
GROUP CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
WA-MOEBA GROUP OF COMPANIES
2005.01 - 2008.06
ACCOUNTANT
BLUE WATERS INN HOTEL
2003.01 - 2005.01
ADVERTISING CLERK A
CARIBBEAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK, TRINIDAD EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS
2000.01 - 2003.01
Accounting Assistant
POLICY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
1998.01 - 2000.01
ASSISTANT TEACHER
1997.01 - 1998.01
DATA ENTRY CLERK
COCO REEF RESORT & SPA
1996.01
A-Levels -
Signal Hill Senior Comprehensive
1990.09 - 1996.07
ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant -
Omardeen School of Accountancy Ltd
/2002 - /2003
Certified Accounting Technician -
Herman Marcano & Associates
/1997 -
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