Kiran Forrester
Summary
I am a committed, hardworking and efficient individual who is honest and trustworthy with being consistent of executing goals set. I am people oriented and have great interpersonal skills which I apply in adapting to new situations and challenges that I may encounter within the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clerk I
Ministry of Finance- (Inland Revenue Division)
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2016 - Current
- Generating Payment Description Slips to taxpayers via Gentax system for various taxes such as: PAYE, Health Surcharge, All Business Levies, Financial Service Tax, Corporation Tax, Withholding Tax via C5 form, email or Bulk Upload, VAT, Pension Refund and many more
- Communicates via telephone system to answer questions or explain information to taxpayers
- Follow all confidentiality rules to preserve that data entered is secured and reduce potential information compromise
- Reviews files and relevant documents to obtain information and respond to requests given by superiors
- Copies, sort and file taxpayers' receipts as well as mailing them out
Acting Cashier II
Ministry of Finance- (Inland Revenue Division)
Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Received payments via Point of Sale (POS) system such as cash, linx, credit advices and cheques
- Scanned slips using gentax software and issued a signed receipt
- Received payments and provided accurate change
- Verifying that words and figures match from cheques and credit advices given from taxpayers
- Reconciling payments at the end of the day and signing tendered reports upon balancing
- Assisting in preparation and tallying of cheques
Cashier
Wonderful World
Arima, Trinidad & Tobago
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Received payments from customers using Point of Sale (POS) system via cash, linx or credit card and issued accurate change where necessary
- Assisted customers in finding specific products and offered product advice and solutions
- Inventory (stock taking) and data entry (pricing) into computer system of all goods brought into the store
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
Library Assistant
Tunapuna Good Shepherd Anglican Primary School
Tunapuna, Trinidad & Tobago
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Inventory of library and organizing all books in various categories
- Typing of letters and photocopying all documents
- Maintained records of books received, issued and returned
- Assisted in preparation of book displays and reading stories to kids during library time
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging bookstand other materials through various methods
Customer Service Representative & Cashier
Catwalk Limited
Arima, Trinidad & Tobago
12.2010 - 10.2011
- Receiving payments from customers using Point of Sale (POS) system via cash, linx or credit card and issued correct change
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Inventory (stock taking) and data entry (pricing) into computer system of all goods brought into store
Education
Graduate Certificate - Accounting & Business
El Dorado Senior Comprehensive School
Small Business Programme - CERTIFICATE
UWI (ROYTEC)
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago01-2024
Supervisory Management, Leadership & Local Taxation - CERTIFICATE
Synergy Training Institute Limited
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago01-2022
Project Management & Peachtree Accounting - CERTIFICATE
Synergy Training Institute Limited
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago01-2020
Data Operations Level I & General Office Administration - CERTIFICATE
Youth Training & Employment Partnership Programme
Arima, Trinidad & Tobago 01-2015
Micro Entrepreneurship - CERTIFICATE
Youth Training & Employment Partnership Programme
Arima, Trinidad And Tobago01-2013
Basic Spanish - CERTIFICATE
Ministry of Tertiary Education & Skills Training
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago 01-2013
Advanced Practical Accounting - CERTIFICATE
School of Practical Accounting
San Juan, Trinidad & Tobago 01-2011
Computer Literacy - CERTIFICATE
Teknon Enterprises Limited
Arima, Trinidad & Tobago 01-2010
Skills
- Time-management
- Exceptional communication
- Interpersonal
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in handling financial documents
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Administrative tasks
References
- Ms. Gillian Patricia Lee, Accountant II, Inland Revenue Division, Ministry of Finance, Ajax Street, Port of Spain, 389-9564
- Ms. Leeanna Gosein, General Manager, Wonderful World Limited, Frederick Street, Port of Spain, 353-0725
Timeline
Acting Cashier II
Ministry of Finance- (Inland Revenue Division)
10.2018 - 01.2019
Clerk I
Ministry of Finance- (Inland Revenue Division)
08.2016 - Current
Cashier
Wonderful World
02.2015 - 07.2016
Library Assistant
Tunapuna Good Shepherd Anglican Primary School
03.2012 - 03.2014
Customer Service Representative & Cashier
Catwalk Limited
12.2010 - 10.2011
Graduate Certificate - Accounting & Business
El Dorado Senior Comprehensive School
Small Business Programme - CERTIFICATE
UWI (ROYTEC)
Supervisory Management, Leadership & Local Taxation - CERTIFICATE
Synergy Training Institute Limited
Project Management & Peachtree Accounting - CERTIFICATE
Synergy Training Institute Limited
Data Operations Level I & General Office Administration - CERTIFICATE
Youth Training & Employment Partnership Programme
Micro Entrepreneurship - CERTIFICATE
Youth Training & Employment Partnership Programme
Basic Spanish - CERTIFICATE
Ministry of Tertiary Education & Skills Training
Advanced Practical Accounting - CERTIFICATE
School of Practical Accounting
Computer Literacy - CERTIFICATE
Teknon Enterprises Limited