Maria Leid
Chaguanas
Summary
Motivated Accountant focused on maintaining accurate, compliant records and controls. Responsive to dynamic operating conditions. Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent mathematical skills, GAAP expertise and IFRS knowledge. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II
KPMG
Port Of Spain,
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted with the preparation of audit working papers, including gathering supporting documentation for testing purposes.
- Analyzed business processes and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP guidelines.
- Participated in meetings with clients to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
- Researched technical accounting issues related to transactions recorded by clients.
- Drafted summary memos describing audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management review.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
- Developed relationships with clients through effective communication skills while conducting interviews regarding their financial statements.
- Prepared workpapers documenting all research performed during the course of the audit process.
- Collaborated with other members of the team in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Analyzed complex financial statements using specialized software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
- Identified, researched and resolved financial reporting and auditing issues.
Accounts Trainee
Grant Thornton
Port Of Spain,
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
- Checked source documents against entered data to ensure accuracy.
- Researched requested information using available resources when necessary.
- Provided support to management staff in regards to data entry processes.
- Identified and corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication across systems.
- Transferred data from hard copies to digital databases, organizing information in new formats.
Education
Masters in Accounting (ACCA Level III) -
Learnsignal: Accountancy And Finance Training
Fleming Court,10-2024
Bachelor of Accountancy (ACCA Level I And Level II) -
Student Accountancy Centre Limited
Southern Main Rd.Montrose07-2019
High School Diploma -
Holy Faith Convent
Couva07-2016
Skills
- International Accounting Standards and Regulatory Copliance
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Relationship Building
- Report Writing and Presentation skills
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Principles
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
Websites
Timeline
Accountant II
KPMG
01.2022 - 04.2024
Accounts Trainee
Grant Thornton
08.2020 - 11.2020
Masters in Accounting (ACCA Level III) -
Learnsignal: Accountancy And Finance Training
Bachelor of Accountancy (ACCA Level I And Level II) -
Student Accountancy Centre Limited
High School Diploma -
Holy Faith Convent
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