Jenna Meyepa
Port Louis,PL
Summary
Capable Accounting Assistant skillful in data collection and analysis with meticulous eye for detail. Known for general ledger accounting, account reconciliation and audit support and also a focused and professional experienced in office management and staffing support. Talented at organizing training new hires, managing employee files and screening potential employees. Adaptable and willing to go extra mile and learn new tasks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Standard Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Maintained accurate records of employee information such as wages, performance reviews, benefits, leaves of absence.
- Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
- Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
- Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks.
- Performed administrative tasks related to payroll processing or benefit administration.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
- Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
- Guided employees through automated self-service platform for real-time attendance tracking and queries.
- Answered questions regarding salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.
- Processed business and identification cards, bank accounts and reference and medical checks to streamline hiring protocol.
- Compiled and prepared reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
- Worked on Payroll for both DRC and Mauritius.
Assistant Accountant
Vistra (Mauritius) Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures (US GAAP, IRISH GAAP & IFRS).
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Proper use of accounting systems such as VPM for proper booking of accruals during NAV preparation.
Semi Senior Auditor
VBS Business Services
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared written reports summarizing findings from auditing engagements.
- Investigated complex transactions to determine their impact on financial statements.
- Researched new accounting pronouncements, regulatory requirements, and industry practices related to specific engagements.
- Collaborated with clients to ensure that all relevant information was obtained during the course of an engagement.
- Monitored changes in legislation impacting client's operations and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Advised clients on best practices for improving their internal control environments.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to gain an understanding of the internal control environment.
- Assisted in training junior staff members on various aspects of auditing principles and techniques.
- Analyzed accounting records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provided insights into potential fraud schemes that may be present within a company's operations.
- Assisted in drafting audit committee reports detailing observations made during audits.
- Reviewed financial statements and other documents to ensure accuracy of information, completeness of data, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Documented work performed as part of the audit process according to professional standards.
- Ensured that all engagements were completed within budget constraints while still meeting required standards of quality.
- Maintained positive relationships with external contacts such as regulators or auditors from other firms.
- Participated in presentations to senior management regarding audit issues or findings.
- Identified areas of risk and communicated them to the audit team leader.
- Met with business leaders and owners to discuss audits and findings.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Assistant Accountant
Flemingo Duty Free Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
- Stock keeping.
- Inventory valuation.
- Cash book reconciliation.
Financial Assistant
ABINBEV MUBEX
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Completed statement and account reconciliations and tracked down discrepancies.
- Compiled financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Prepared bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
- Cash Book reconciliations
Product Finance Controller Intern
Standard Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of cost reduction and increased revenue.
- Reviewed account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
- Monitored cash flow projections and adjusted budgets accordingly.
- Product reporting and reconciliation of the income statement and balance sheet
- Daily calculation of Income statement
- Daily reporting, analyses and investigation of Income statement and product balance sheet
- Daily Forex and non-Forex position reconciliations,
- Investigation and resolution of daily and monthly Income statement and balance sheet variances
Accounts Receivable Intern
IBL - BRANDACTIV
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
- Analyzed customer accounts to identify billing discrepancies or payment delays.
- Reconciled daily cash deposits against bank statements.
- Manual payments for hostesses and local advertising
- Managed customer accounts to ensure timely payments and accuracy of records.
- Verified invoices, credit memos and other documents for accuracy.
- Generated, mailed and monitored invoices.
- Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Minor Management
University of Mauritius
Mauritius08-2019
Skills
- Communication Management
- Compensation/Payroll
- Team Player
- Effective Planning
- Data Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- Conference of Youth
- Conference on Maritime security for the Commission of Indian Ocean (meeting people from different countries).
Languages
Creole
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Standard Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
05.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Accountant
Vistra (Mauritius) Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022
Semi Senior Auditor
VBS Business Services
12.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Accountant
Flemingo Duty Free Ltd
10.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Assistant
ABINBEV MUBEX
09.2019 - 10.2019
Product Finance Controller Intern
Standard Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2019
Accounts Receivable Intern
IBL - BRANDACTIV
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting Minor Management
University of Mauritius
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