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Prahvina OOGARAH-HEERAMUN

Quatre-Bornes

Summary

Accomplished Accountant with a proven track record at One & Only, Le Saint Géran, excelling in financial statement preparation and process improvement. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and mentoring abilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing team performance. Skilled in leveraging accounting software to streamline reporting and analysis, significantly improving financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared management accounts and financial statements, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and corporate requirements.
  • Handled balance sheet reconciliations including VAT, prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets, maintaining accurate records.
  • Reviewed and reconciled expense data, identified discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Utilized accounting software to generate reports, working papers, and presentations.
  • Managed month-end closings and prepared financial documentation, ensuring timely reporting.
  • Identified and resolved complex accounting issues and implemented process improvements.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning with senior leadership.
  • Tracked funds, processed journal entries, and maintained a clear audit trail.
  • Coached and mentored junior staff, reviewing their work for accuracy and adherence to best practices.

Assistant Accountant

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
  • Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.

Finance Support Officer

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
04.2019 - 03.2022
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Employed proven problem-solving techniques to resolve issues quickly and with minimal disruption.

Accounts Support Officer

Swan General Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Utilized proven problem-solving methods in accordance with company policy to enhance client satisfaction.

Debtors Support Officer

SWAN General Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Improved information collection and recordkeeping accuracy by creating, updating and managing customer communications.

Accounts & Audit Clerk

C.N.A Associates Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2014
  • Investigated daily expenses and compared to expected expenditures to help identify discrepancies and fraud.
  • Received daily reports and supporting documentation for routine audits and promptly reported any discrepancies for further review.
  • Verified calculations to minimize accounting errors and keep records compliant with [Type] standards.
  • Accounted for daily payments by fully reconciling cash, credit and debit transactions.

Accounts Clerk

Export Plus Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2012
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.

Accounts Clerk

HLB Appavoo & Associates
01.2011 - 03.2011
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.

Education

Level 2 Currently in Progress (6 Papers Completed) - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom
01-2028

High School Certificate -

Belle-Rose State Secondary School
Belle-Rose
01-2010

School Certificate -

Belle-Rose State Secondary School
Belle-Rose
01-2008

Skills

  • Attention to details
  • Time Management
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Management Accounts Preparation
  • Financial Statement Preparation (FRS 102)
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation
  • Complex Accounting Problem Solving
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Process Improvement

Languages

English
Native language
French
Proficient
C2

Software

ISCALA

Case Ware

Sage Pastel Evolution Accounting

QuickBooks Accounting

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy dancing, spending quality moments with my daughter, and helping others in my community

Timeline

Accountant

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
11.2023 - Current

Assistant Accountant

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
04.2022 - 10.2023

Finance Support Officer

One & Only, Le Saint Géran
04.2019 - 03.2022

Accounts Support Officer

Swan General Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2019

Debtors Support Officer

SWAN General Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2017

Accounts & Audit Clerk

C.N.A Associates Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2014

Accounts Clerk

Export Plus Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2012

Accounts Clerk

HLB Appavoo & Associates
01.2011 - 03.2011

Level 2 Currently in Progress (6 Papers Completed) - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

High School Certificate -

Belle-Rose State Secondary School

School Certificate -

Belle-Rose State Secondary School
Prahvina OOGARAH-HEERAMUN