Maida Ali-Sundarsingh F.C.C.A. C.A.
S. S. Erin Road, Palo Seco Junction
Summary
Quality-driven professional with several years of comprehensive experience working with teammates to support accounting functions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payables Accountant
Proman
01.2018 - Current
- Instrumental in establishment of Shared Services Payables function and consolidated bank accounts.
- Executed monthly reporting, including Divisional Bank Reconciliations and Balance Sheet Schedules.
- Reviewed company payments while managing cash resources effectively.
- Supervised and trained AP Administrators to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated Team Builder activities for remote and in-person engagement.
- Prepared Plant Reports and involvement in budget preparation processes.
- Oversaw AP Processors to ensure efficiency in payables function
- Participated in Plant walks and Inventory counts, presented at Plant Reliability meetings.
Accountant
Sheppard Securities Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Fulfilled reporting requirements for (i) Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission & (ii) Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
- Prepared Monthly Management Accounts and IBC Financials
- Tracked Advisors’ Commissions
- Managed Audit Function
- Prepared Annual Budget
Consulting for Small Business Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Payroll
- N.I.S.
- Health Surcharge
- Quarterly Taxes
- V.A.T.
- Accounts Receivable/Payables
- Invoicing
- Filing of Company Documents
- Preparation of Financials, Projections
Accountant
Trinity Exploration and Production Company Ltd.
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Preparation of Trinity UK Management Accounts:
- Oversaw Intercompany billing system (inclusive of Timesheet Billing administration)
- Reporting for Fixed Assets (Additions, Work in progress transfers, audit schedules) and DD&A computations
- Managed Month End Close activities
- Provided assistance to Senior Accountant, Chief Financial Accountant and Financial Reporting Manager
- Acted for Senior Financial Accountant (June –December 2013)
- Fleet card system administration (January 2012-June 2013)
- Facilitator for weekly Finance Team Training sessions and daily Production meetings
- Instrumental in awarding of Approved ACCA Employer status to Trinity
- Team lead for implementation of Time writing Software Project
Assistant Accountant
Southern Supplies Ltd. (SSL)
01.2010 - 12.2011
Internal Audit Assistant
TECU Credit Union and Co-operative Society Ltd.
12.2009 - 01.2010
Audit Trainee
Price Waterhouse Coopers (San Fernando)
09.2006 - 12.2006
Education
ICATT P.A.Y.E. Workshop -
ICATT
02.2017
Certificate of Training In Executive Leadership Development -
Personnel Management Solutions Ltd.
01.2013
Certificate in Advanced Taxation -
School of Practical Accounting
07.2010
ACCA QUALIFIED -
Student’s Accountancy Centre Ltd.
06.2009
Peachtree Accounting -
Omardeen’s School of Accounting
01.2007
PwC IFRS Seminar -
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
A-Levels - G.C.E. Geography, C.A.P.E. Unit 2: P.O.A, Communication Studies, Economics, C.A.P.E. Unit 1: P.O.A., Caribbean Studies, Economics
St. Joseph’s Convent San Fernando
San FernandoO-Levels - G.C.E.: Additional Mathematics & Economics, C.X.C.: Mathematics, English A, English B, Spanish, Geography, Principles of Accounts, Biology
St. Joseph’s Convent San Fernando
San FernandoSkills
- Accounts payable management
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting and statements
- Budget preparation and cash management
- Audit oversight
- Team leadership and employee training
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving and resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management and scheduling
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Month-end closing processes
- Vendor relations and management
Accomplishments
- ICATT MEMBERSHIP - 2016
- OVERALL EXAMINATION AWARD (1 OF 2 AFFILIATES FOR ACCA JUNE 2009)
- CERTIFICATE FOR TOP PERFORMER IN P7 ADVANCED AUDIT AND ASSURANCE ACCA JUNE 2009
- NATIONAL ADDITIONAL BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP 2006-ACCA
- THIRD PLACE IN C.A.P.E. UNIT 1 ACCOUNTS 2005
References
- Donna Alexander, Senior Reporting Accountant, Proman, 744-1728
- George Sheppard, C.E.O., Sheppard Securities Ltd., 735-2312
- Sophie Taylor, Finance & Administration Director, Sheppard Securities Ltd., 789-4718
- Kalifa Cox Baptiste, Senior Accountant, Trinity Exploration & Production PLC, 766-7690 / 318-0517
- Karen Sooklal, Finance Manager, Trinity Exploration & Production PLC, 755-3970
Certification
- ACCA Qualified
- ICATT member
Timeline
Payables Accountant
Proman
01.2018 - Current
Accountant
Sheppard Securities Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
Consulting for Small Business Enterprises
01.2015 - 01.2018
Accountant
Trinity Exploration and Production Company Ltd.
01.2012 - 10.2015
Assistant Accountant
Southern Supplies Ltd. (SSL)
01.2010 - 12.2011
Internal Audit Assistant
TECU Credit Union and Co-operative Society Ltd.
12.2009 - 01.2010
Audit Trainee
Price Waterhouse Coopers (San Fernando)
09.2006 - 12.2006
ICATT P.A.Y.E. Workshop -
ICATT
Certificate of Training In Executive Leadership Development -
Personnel Management Solutions Ltd.
Certificate in Advanced Taxation -
School of Practical Accounting
ACCA QUALIFIED -
Student’s Accountancy Centre Ltd.
Peachtree Accounting -
Omardeen’s School of Accounting
PwC IFRS Seminar -
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
A-Levels - G.C.E. Geography, C.A.P.E. Unit 2: P.O.A, Communication Studies, Economics, C.A.P.E. Unit 1: P.O.A., Caribbean Studies, Economics
St. Joseph’s Convent San Fernando
O-Levels - G.C.E.: Additional Mathematics & Economics, C.X.C.: Mathematics, English A, English B, Spanish, Geography, Principles of Accounts, Biology
St. Joseph’s Convent San Fernando