SHANNON BRAVO
Chaguanas,CHA
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in accounting with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant Assets II – Gas Accounting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
08.2015 - Current
- Ensuring that over 17000 assets are correctly identified, recorded, valued, and accounted for on the Fixed assets register, including assets related to exploration and production
- Ensuring assets are capitalized in a timely manner in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
- Preparation of assets & assets under construction schedules to Financial Reporting
- Ensuring that projects are assigned with an appropriate project order and settled monthly
- Analyzing project expenses critically to identify what should be expensed and capitalized
- Preparation of Capital status & balance report monthly to management
- Reconciliation of project costs that are billed and unbilled to the Ministry of Energy.
Assistant Accountant (Ag) Project S - Accounting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Preparation of Ministry of Finance quarterly project reports
- Preparation of analyzed project related costs submitted to Engineers monthly to assist with KPI monthly reports
- Preparation of other quarterly reports required by the Ministry.
Accounting Technician – Finance Treasury Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Reconciliation of Bank accounts for different accounts in NGC company
- Preparation of reallocation Journals for different accounts in NGC Company
- Preparation of Repatriation for Citibank and Scotia bank accounts
- Verification of invoices that were paid by the company.
Assistant Accountant Ag – Payroll Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Verification of Overtime calculations for over 800 employees
- Providing Third Party deductions to the relevant third-party institutions
- Sending payroll for both Temporary and Permanent staff on a timely basis
- Assisting Employees with queries
- Preparation of other payments such as computer lease, EITD and medical payment etc
- Reconciling benefits, and withholding taxes and deductions related to compensation
- Estimating accrued expenses for future payments including holidays and vacations.
Accounting Technician – Payroll Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Calculation of Overtime
- Calculation of Mileage
- Processing of Employee third party Deductions
- Preparation of EITD reconciliations
- Data entry of employee banking information on SAP
- Preparation of reconciliation of TD4 schedules.
Accounting Technician –HRMS Project
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
12.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted with Implementing a payroll system within six months which resulted in 25% reduction of time to process salaries and related benefits
- Assisted with the preparation of test cases for all the payroll functions such as PAYE, Third Party deductions, TD4, Overtime etc.
- Running of the payroll in the test environment to ensure that the results were successful
- Assisted consultants with gathering relevant data that was required to implement reports and other aspects of the payroll system successfully.
Accounting Technician – Financial Reporting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
05.2009 - 11.2009
- Worked on intercompany billing cleanup exercise which resulted in the NGC being able to retrieve outstanding monies
- Assisted with the preparation of VAT schedules
- Assisted in preparation of the Financial Statements.
Assistant Accountant Ag– Accounts Payable
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2006 - 04.2009
- Posting Invoices, Memos, and Journals daily
- Executing payment proposals for invoices
- Preparation of Monthly and quarterly Journals
- Preparation of Monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
Accounting Technician – Accounts Payables
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Preparation of approx. 300 Invoices with contracts, service contract authorizations and Memo’s on both the local and foreign desk on a daily basis
- Preparation of Monthly Reconciliations for NGC and related subsidiaries
- Analyzing and reconciling general accounts within the company
- Reconciliation of Vendor accounts & clearing of advances
- Preparation and reconciliation of intercompany related payments.
Accounts Clerk
Japan Motors
01.2004 - 02.2004
Accounts Clerk (On the Job Training)
Cocoa and Coffee Board (Ministry of Agriculture)
01.2003 - 06.2003
Skills
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Paint, Microsoft Explorer, Window Explorer, Internet Explorer
- Practical Financial & Computerized Accounting: Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Excel & Advanced Excel
- Other Skills: Leadership, Adaptability, Problem solving, Critical thinking, Team Player, Excellent communication skills
Educationalstatus
- 2015 - School Accountancy Centre, ACCA Qualified
- 2001 To 2002- Certified Accounting Technician Course, Level A, B & C
- 1999- 2000 Upper-Level Educational Institute, 5 CXC O’ Levels
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/11/82
- Nationality: Trinidadian
- Married
References
- Debra Blache, Manager, Financial Operations, The National Gas Company of T&T, 707-8728, Debra.Blache@ngc.co.tt
- Camille Singh, Accountant, Non-operated Joint Ventures, The National Gas Company of T&T, 723-0756, camille.singh@ngc.co.tt
Extracurricular Activities
Secretary of the New Testament - Church of God
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, listening to music, dancing, and interacting with people
Timeline
Assistant Accountant Assets II – Gas Accounting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
08.2015 - Current
Assistant Accountant (Ag) Project S - Accounting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
05.2014 - 07.2015
Accounting Technician – Finance Treasury Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Accountant Ag – Payroll Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2010 - 09.2013
Accounting Technician – Payroll Dept.
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
06.2010 - 09.2010
Accounting Technician –HRMS Project
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
12.2009 - 05.2010
Accounting Technician – Financial Reporting
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
05.2009 - 11.2009
Assistant Accountant Ag– Accounts Payable
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
10.2006 - 04.2009
Accounting Technician – Accounts Payables
The National Gas Company of T&T Ltd (NGC)
04.2004 - 09.2006
Accounts Clerk
Japan Motors
01.2004 - 02.2004
Accounts Clerk (On the Job Training)
Cocoa and Coffee Board (Ministry of Agriculture)
01.2003 - 06.2003
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