Romario Ramkarran
Chaguanas
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in leadership and financial management roles. Proven track record as an Accounting Team Lead and General Manager, demonstrating expertise in overseeing cross-functional teams, driving strategic planning, and optimizing operational efficiency. Adept at financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvement to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, managing stakeholder relationships, and implementing innovative solutions to streamline accounting processes and improve profitability. A strategic thinker with exceptional decision-making and problem-solving abilities, committed to delivering measurable results and organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Team Lead
Bench Accounting
Vancouver
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed and developed team of accountants in order to maintain accurate financial records.
- Ensured that all relevant tax filings were completed accurately by the required deadlines.
- Prepared month-end close reports for senior management review.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
General Manager
Shoppers Freezone Plaza
Chaguanas
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University Canada West
Vancouver 12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad And Tobago09-2020
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Decision-making
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Change management
- Problem-solving
- Business development
Accomplishments
- Cricketer of the year (2015)
- Debater of the year (2016)
Certification
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office 365
- Pursuing CFA designation
- Pursuing CPA designation
Affiliations
- Owner of Hope Foundation ( charitable non profit organization for young homeless kids)
Timeline
Accounting Team Lead
Bench Accounting
01.2024 - 01.2025
General Manager
Shoppers Freezone Plaza
01.2021 - 05.2023
MBA - Business Management
University Canada West
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine
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