Judeth Dodin
Mont Buxton,17
Summary
Results-driven person experienced in financial statement review and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach. Proactive person with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations
Merj Exchange Limited
10.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
- Improved overall productivity with the introduction of innovative process improvement initiatives.
- Increased customer satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and ensuring timely resolutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
Chief Accountant
Ministry of Finance Trade and Economic Planning
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records by conducting thorough audits and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and payable activities.
- Protected company assets through meticulous tracking of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and inventory valuations.
- Assisted executive leadership in making informed decisions by providing insightful analysis on financial trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors,pension fund and tax authority to ensure smooth interactions and compliance.
- Increased efficiency within the accounting department through continuous process improvement initiatives and staff training programs.
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
- Safeguarded company''s financial health by implementing robust internal controls and risk mitigation measures across various departments.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Preparation of Annual financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Ensure the efficient management of Government's bank accounts, Monitor the Government cash flow on a daily basis, making periodic analysis of actual position versus forecasts.
- Ensure all Reconciling of all Government accounts, Controlling all banking and operating systems and also managing the money transmission systems, Authorizing daily transfers to Banks to settle all payment vouchers submitted by line ministries.
- Manage all dishonoured cheques and seek the necessary recoupment from government debtors.
Senior Accountant (Head of Accountancy Unit& Exchequer Unit)
Ministry of Finance Trade and Economic Planning
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Oversee Government General Bank Account payment and receipt,
- Oversee Bank reconciliation for Government General Bank Account,
- Oversee Government Salary Transfer Monthly,
- Oversee Ministry, Division and Agency Payment Procedure,
- Preparation of Government Annual Financial Statement and SOE consolidation.
- Preparation Financial & Statistics report weekly/Quarterly Annually.
- Preparation of Government Cash flow forecast,
- Oversee Government Foreign payment and revenue collection and Recording, Liaison person for transaction with Central Bank of Seychelles
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring revenue collection.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Accountant
Ministry of Finance trade and Economic planning
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statement, Budget Preparation for Centralized entity, Procedure review in line with Ministries, Division and Agencies.
- Oversee Centralized entity cash count, Fraud investigation.
- Oversee all of Government accounting procedure for implementation of sound internal controls.
- Assisted in the development of Government Digitalize system.
- Assist entities with implementing appropriate control through auditors report.
Education
ACCA Leve 1,2 & One Paper Left To Complete Level 3 - Accounting And Finance
University of Seychelles
Guy Morel Institution01.2016
'A' Level Accounting, Business Studies, Economics -
Post-Secondary
Beauvallon01.2012
IGCS Geography, History, English, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Science -
Secondary 1-5
Beauvallon01.2010
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Safety Management
- Organizational Development
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Budget Preparation
- Excel
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- Cash Flow Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
Languages
English
Creole
accounting system
- Accountmate software
- Quick book
- Sage
- Cybersource
- Cashier module
- TIS
personal information
Date of Birth: 01/09/94
references
- May-Paule Marengo, Accountant General, 2822604
- Irene Croisee, Comptroller General, 2724339
hobbies and interests
- Fishing
- Watching movies
- Reading
projects
Implementation of new Accounting manual for Government of Seychelles in line with our current accounting practice with the assistance of IMF in 2019.
Digitalization of Government of Seychelles payment system, creation of cashier module (revenue collection system), TIS development to include digital signature and digitally processing payment to the banking system.
Form part of the IFMIS project to implement a new intergrated system accross the Goverment.
Timeline
Head of Operations
Merj Exchange Limited
10.2023 - Current
Chief Accountant
Ministry of Finance Trade and Economic Planning
11.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant (Head of Accountancy Unit& Exchequer Unit)
Ministry of Finance Trade and Economic Planning
02.2018 - 11.2021
Accountant
Ministry of Finance trade and Economic planning
03.2017 - 02.2018
ACCA Leve 1,2 & One Paper Left To Complete Level 3 - Accounting And Finance
University of Seychelles
'A' Level Accounting, Business Studies, Economics -
Post-Secondary
IGCS Geography, History, English, Mathematics, Co-ordinated Science -
Secondary 1-5
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