Chief accountant

Trudie Jenkins

Chief Accountant - BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS BRANCH

Larnaca

➢ A dedicated and versatile professional quick to grasp new ideas and develop creative solutions to problems.
➢ A self motivated individual who enjoys being part of a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.
➢ Possesses the organisational skills required to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are achieved.
➢ Honed excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate concisely and articulately at all levels.

Work Experience

Chief Accountant

BOUYGUES BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS BRANCH

August 2011 to Present

Payroll Manager / Accounts Officer

June 2009 to July 2011

Payroll Officer

March 2007 to May 2009

I began my employment as a payroll officer for this successful international construction company and have been promoted through the years to Chief accountant. Being able to work on your own initiative and a high standard of professionalism are required at all times to complete the necessary tasks involved. I have gained valuable experience which can be easily transferred to any other organisation. Over the years my skills and knowledge of many accounting areas have expanded through self development and by requesting more responsibility. An analytical approach to work has helped in the working environment and I can demonstrate high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. My ability to cooperate with others aids in the achievement of the companys objectives. I have proven success in resolving many accounting discrepancies and enjoy any challenge given to me.

Key Duties:
Accounting Specific Payroll Specific
• Producing monthly financial accounts - P & L and Balance Sheet • Computing timesheets
• Issue of salaries using payroll software
• Cash flow forecasts • Payments to Regulatory Authorities
• Review and correction of accounting entries • Preparation of P60 equivalent
• Year end statutory accounts • Payroll calculations
• VAT Returns • Liaising with government departments
• Preparation of files for external audits • Maintaining employee database
• Preparation of Inland Revenue tax returns
• Depreciation of fixed assets
• Journal and Ledger entries
• Cash and Bank payments
• Bank, Petty Cash, Supplier control and monthly reconciliations

• Raising invoices
• Management of accounts assistant

Achievements: Assisted with implementing new accounting procedures and internal controls, successfully managing all aspects of the payroll for 800+ employees.

Residents Property Clerk/Accounts Administrator

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

August 2004 to November 2005

In this role my main duty was to process property of deceased persons of residential homes. This delicate matter had to be handled sensitively and an appreciation for confidentiality and consideration developed through working in this area. I was individually responsible for this area within the council but also had a role as a team member of the accounts department within the department of finance. As the division grew I was given new accounting duties which allowed me to improve my multi-tasking skills, performing my individual role and any accounting tasks asked of me. All areas of my work were made priority, so being able to deal with pressure and organisation were important factors to perform the job.

Key Duties:
• Liaising with executors and dispatch of possessions through correct channels
• Written and oral correspondence with solicitors and legal department
• Raising invoices • Debt collection
• Customer transfers • Documenting all possessions

Customer Information Administrator

OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT COMMERCE

January 2004 to August 2004

Temporary) OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT COMMERCE

An important requirement for this job was the ability to work individually and maintaining high standards of customer service. Performing tasks within given time lines improved my ability to work under pressure and increased my awareness of the importance of time management.

Key Duties:
• Updating customer databases • Communicating with clients via telephone
• Mail shots for literature requests

Data Processing & Customer Services (Temporary) NORWICH UNION

June 2003 to December 2003

This position gave me the opportunity to build on my customer service skills. I gained experience in working in a fast paced office environment where communication within the department and with the customer was fundamental to the job.

Key Duties:
• Processing customer requests • Data retrieval and entry

Education

BSc in Sports Science & Psychological Studies

University of Southampton -

Southampton

2000 to 2003

International Baccalaureate

Aloha College

1996 to 2000

Additional Information

Languages Intermediate Spanish
Knowledge level of the French Language
IT Skills Understanding of accounting and payroll software

References are available on request.