Melinda B
Trinidad
Summary
I am a dedicated, positive individual with a passion for applying my knowledge and skills developed over 20 years in the fields of Payroll, Accounting, Administration and Human Resources. I am able to assume multiple roles as needed, in an effective and efficient manner. My constant self-development will ensure an invaluable contribution to your company’s growth profitability. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong problem-solving skills with attention to deadlines Team player but able to work well independently Organised and detail-oriented Adaptable to diverse situations Translate Plus Limited (London)
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance
Transcriber
02.2021 - Current
- Preparation and submission of monolingual transcriptions of mostly African and Middle-Eastern accents in accordance with stipulated deadlines.
HR Officer
FFL Services, Flavorite Foods Limited
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Prepare monthly payrolls for 50 plus Flavorite Foods Limited (FFL) Unionised staff
- File all payroll related documents in a timely manner
- Review weekly payrolls for 100 plus FFL Unionised employees
- Resolve payroll discrepancies; provide feedback to employees and departmental heads following enquiries
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Reconcile payrolls to General Ledger balances on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly payments for Oilfield Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU), Board of Inland Revenue (BOIR) and The National Insurance Board (NIB)
- Prepare various reports for management
- Supervise and train a staff of five (5) clerks
- Liaise with internal and external auditors for payroll audits
- Verify subsistence vouchers
- Collaborate to complete payroll migration from HR Plus to
- MicroPay
- Assist with co-ordination of Backpay calculations and review.
Accounts Clerk II
Flavorite Foods Limited Group of Companies
01.2004 - 05.2014
Accounts Clerk
Flavorite Foods Limited
02.2002 - 12.2003
- Prepare weekly and monthly payrolls for 200 plus employees of, FFL) Group of Companies (FFL
- Unionised Monthly Paid, FFL Weekly Paid, The Big Scoop
- Limited, Original Foods Limited, Sundaes Limited, Fox and Hound
Accounts Clerk
Acquisition Corporation Ltd
02.2002 - 12.2003
- Grand Slam Restaurants Ltd)
- File all payroll related documents in a timely manner., Reconcile payrolls to General Ledger balances on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly payments for Clico Credit Union, Eastern Credit Union, Group Medical Plan, OWTU, BOIR and NIB
- Prepare and distribute TD4s every February to employees of the FFL Group of Companies
- Update and maintain employees’ attendance records and files
- Prepare various reports for management
- Resolve payroll discrepancies; provide feedback to employees and departmental heads following enquiries
- Liaise with internal and external auditors for payroll audits
- Assist with recruitment (sourcing individuals for vacancies; setting up interviews; conducting reference checks; follow-up calls to confirm acceptance of position offer by successful candidates)
- Manage employees’ Group Medical Plan (process additions and deletions; process claims; recommend changes and upgrades; liaise with external agencies as required to facilitate proper management of the employee benefits)
- Prepare claims as required for employees of the FFL Group of Companies with respect to Injured Workman’s Compensation, Sickness, Maternity, etc
- Prepare memorandums and letters as required, for employees of the FFL Group of Companies
- Co-ordinate application for, submission, receipt and issuance of food badges for employees.
Vice President
Karyn Dasent, Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Senior Human Resource & Industrial Relations Officer
Flavorite Foods Limited
Data Entry Clerk
Flavorite Foods Limited
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Data entry of salesmen invoices
- Printing and filing of finished reports for said invoices
- Relieve cashier for lunch and as needed: preparing and printing invoices for customers to collect goods from cold room and warehouse; accepting payments for Flavorite products and miscellaneous items.
Cashier
Flavorite Foods Limited
07.2000 - 09.2001
- Preparing and printing invoices for customers to collect goods from cold room and warehouse; accepting payments for Flavorite products and miscellaneous items
- Preparing Daily Cashier’s Summary Report to balance invoices processed to funds received
- Printing and filing of finished reports for said reports
- Verifying returned deposit slips against salesmen daily deposits
- Clearing of the vault daily to send deposits to the bank with Securicor
- Preparing petty cash reimbursements as required and following up on cheque for same.
Administrative Assistant
Consec Limited
04.1999 - 09.1999
- General secretarial duties
- Accounting for VAT
- Accounting for cheque payment vouchers sequence.
Assistant Timekeeper
United Engineering Services Limited
08.1998 - 01.1999
- Manual preparation of time cards
- Calculating and recording hours worked on timesheets for 700 plus weekly paid employees
- Recording hours worked on incentive sheets on a monthly basis.
LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
School of Practical Accounting and Accounting, EFFECTIVE TIME
01.2020 - 04.2020
- MANAGEMENT & DECISION-MAKING SKILLS WORKSHOP
Jack
Arthur
08.2015
- Graduate School of Business (Valsayn), CERTIFICATE IN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (WRITING & SPEAKING)
School of Business & Computer Science Ltd, Champ, THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
03.2012 - 04.2012
School of, Computer Science Ltd, Port of, THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
02.2010 - 05.2010
School of Business & Computer Science Ltd, CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING
07.2009 - 09.2009
School of Practical
02.1999 - 04.1999
Education
ACCA -
Students Accountancy Centre
Ordinary Level -
Tranquility Government Secondary School
Providence Girls’ Catholic School
Skills
- Training / Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access; Great Plains Dynamics;
- (Payroll) – Easi Pay ’97; HR Plus; MicroPay; Jantek (Time & Attendance)
Timeline
Freelance
Transcriber
02.2021 - Current
LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
School of Practical Accounting and Accounting, EFFECTIVE TIME
01.2020 - 04.2020
Jack
Arthur
08.2015
HR Officer
FFL Services, Flavorite Foods Limited
06.2014 - 01.2020
School of Business & Computer Science Ltd, Champ, THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT
03.2012 - 04.2012
School of, Computer Science Ltd, Port of, THE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
02.2010 - 05.2010
School of Business & Computer Science Ltd, CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING
07.2009 - 09.2009
Accounts Clerk II
Flavorite Foods Limited Group of Companies
01.2004 - 05.2014
Accounts Clerk
Flavorite Foods Limited
02.2002 - 12.2003
Accounts Clerk
Acquisition Corporation Ltd
02.2002 - 12.2003
Data Entry Clerk
Flavorite Foods Limited
10.2001 - 02.2002
Cashier
Flavorite Foods Limited
07.2000 - 09.2001
Administrative Assistant
Consec Limited
04.1999 - 09.1999
School of Practical
02.1999 - 04.1999
Assistant Timekeeper
United Engineering Services Limited
08.1998 - 01.1999
Vice President
Karyn Dasent, Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Senior Human Resource & Industrial Relations Officer
Flavorite Foods Limited
ACCA -
Students Accountancy Centre
Ordinary Level -
Tranquility Government Secondary School
Providence Girls’ Catholic School
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