Raeburne Burgess
Chaguanas
Summary
Diligent accounting professional with superior account reconciliation skill and passion for continuous improvement. Bringing 20 years of excellent performance in Accounting Manager roles and commendation for providing consistent empowering leadership. Driven accounting professional aiming to leverage 20 years of experience in accounting roles. Demonstrated success in managing financial audits and offering meticulous oversight of general ledger management. Systematic Accounts Officer skillful in overseeing AP/AR, payroll and budget administration. Demonstrated success in collaborating with department leaders to enforce budget controls and monitor expenses. Well-organized and knowledgeable team player with decisive nature and good problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Supervisor
Habitat for Humanity Trinidad & Tobago
08.2018 - Current
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
- Generated Monthly Management Accounts, Mortgage Ledger and cashflow reports to identify financial trends and delinquent accounts in need of attention.
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 3 employees.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with Home Partners regarding outstanding mortgages arrears and balances.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 22 employees.
- Assisted cashiers with processing Home partners payments and documenting orders.
- Review vendor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
Accounting Assistant
Cuna Caribbean Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Used SUN System software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
Project Accountant
GSR Contracting Company Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Read, escalated and reported invoices for projects of varying size and complexity.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Eliminated discrepancies by carefully reviewing budgets to prevent overspending and adhere to financial objectives.
- Reported and assessed project profitability to leadership.
- Assessed and forwarded project overhead estimates in accordance with budgets.
Accountant/Property Manager
Savannah Villas Management Company Ltd.
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Senior Accounts Officer
Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to 3 employees.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 27 employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies (UWI)
St. Augustine 09.2025
(ACCA) Certified Accounting Technician CAT - Accounts
Student Accountancy Centre
Chaguanas12.2004
Skills
- Internal Controls Implementation
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Internal and External Audits
- General Ledger Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Risk Identification
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Computer Literacy
- Budget Planning and Analysis
Certification
Governance, Risk & Compliance workshop - Habitat for Humanity International - August 2023
National Workplace Policy on Sexual Harassment in Trinidad & Tobago - Ministry of Labour - May 2023
Industrial Relations best Practices - Ministry of Labour - April 2023
Timeline
Accounts Supervisor
Habitat for Humanity Trinidad & Tobago
08.2018 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Cuna Caribbean Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
Project Accountant
GSR Contracting Company Ltd
06.2015 - 12.2016
Accountant/Property Manager
Savannah Villas Management Company Ltd.
03.2014 - 05.2015
Senior Accounts Officer
Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge
02.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies (UWI)
(ACCA) Certified Accounting Technician CAT - Accounts
Student Accountancy Centre
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