JACQUELINE ADAMS SYLAIN
Monrovia
Summary
Highly skilled Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting, budget management, and process improvement. Provent track record in enhancing financial operations through strategic planning and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing accounting software to ensure accurate and reliable financial information. Dedicated to fostering team skill development and maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Accountant
LTC Mobile
Liberia
2023.03 - Current
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual revenue and capital budgets, monitoring of financial performance, and completion of the annual accounts.
- Enhanced reporting accuracy by implementing budget versus actual analyses, and explaining variances to management.
- Directed the Accountancy Section, improving timeliness and accuracy of financial tasks through effective supervision and workload distribution.
- Spearheaded financial and cost accounting operations, including receivable and payable accounts, ensuring optimal cash flow management.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions, elevating the team's competency in up-to-date financial practices and software.
Accounts Payable Manager
LTC Mobile
Liberia
2021.10 - 2023.03
- Oversee the processing of invoices, purchase orders, and payment transactions
- Perform month end closing of purchasing and accounts payable, accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Implemented many process improvements to have an efficient department
- Training of accounts payable clerks
- Supporting other areas of finance, including financial reporting
Compliance Officer
LTC Mobile
Liberia
2021.02 - 2021.10
- Monitors all operational processes and procedures to compliance with all legal regulations
- Conduct regular audits to identify potential weaknesses and noncompliance situations
Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Agency
Liberia
2016.02 - 2020.06
- To ensure that Risks are appropriately identified and managed
- Significant financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely
- Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected
- Programs, plans, and objectives are achieved
KPMG Côte d'Ivoire
2014.01 - 2016.01
- To ensure that donor's procedures, policies, and regulations are correctly followed and complied with
- To examine company accounts and financial control systems
- Participate in the end of fiscal year inventory count
Education
MSC - Development Finance
University of Reading
England01.2014
BA - Accounting and Economics
University of Reading
England01.2013
ALevels - Mathematics, Business Studies, French
College Glan Hafren
CardiffHigh School -
Seton Keogh
USASkills
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Compliance Auditing
- Team Leadership
- QuickBooks Proficiency
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Chief Accountant
LTC Mobile
2023.03 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
LTC Mobile
2021.10 - 2023.03
Compliance Officer
LTC Mobile
2021.02 - 2021.10
Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Agency
2016.02 - 2020.06
KPMG Côte d'Ivoire
2014.01 - 2016.01
MSC - Development Finance
University of Reading
BA - Accounting and Economics
University of Reading
ALevels - Mathematics, Business Studies, French
College Glan Hafren
High School -
Seton Keogh