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I am seeking clients to work for them or I am seeking work in a small audit firm to do contract work. I can be contacted at 876-5680692(c) or 876-9984033(H), email:glenoffe1@cwjamaica.com. I have over thirty years accouting and auditing experience. Below is my resume: AUSTIN MITCHELL, FCA Lot 359 Westmeade, Bridgeport P.O. Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica, W. I. Tel. #: (876) 568-0692(cell); (876) 998-4033 (home) Email: glengoffe1@cwjamaica.com OBJECTIVE: To continue to use my financial and accounting skills to enhance the growth of any organization of which I am a part or gainfully employed. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Highly organized and dedicated with a positive attitude. Ability to successfully manage and complete an assignment within the time allotted. Thoroughly committed to professionalism and confidentiality. LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION : Led and supervised professional, accounting, administrative and clerical staff; managed human and financial resources; interviewed and assessed staff; participated in board meetings; reviewed loan applications and approved loans. AUDITING, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE: Executed both external and internal financial audits; developed and executed plans and budgets; prepared monthly and annual financial statements; prepared monthly and fortnightly payroll; prepared and filed statutory returns; maintained a fixed assets register; prepared accounts for monthly board meetings and annual audits; placed investments; reviewed bank reconcilations; maintained general and subsidiary ledgers. Prepared budgets for USAID/OFDA & European Union (EU) Funded Projects.Worked in several currencies, namely United States Dollars(USD) Sterling (GBP) and the Euro. COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Computerized company’s payroll; reported on daily cash balance; computerized loan processing and reporting; computerized company’s general ledger; wrote Management letters on weaknesses in the client’s system of internal control. In May 2014 I attended a one week Financial Management training course in Bogota, Colombia. Had to access and send several emails on a daily basis.Had to communicate with managers abroad by use of Skype. Procurement: Procurement of various goods and services, including desks, printers and stationery. Helped with the relocation of HelpAge from its former location at 11 ½ Swallowfield Road to 3 Stanton Terrace. Assisted in the procurement of 25 Closed User Group (CUG) phones from Lime (Cable & Wireless). I also assisted the Finance and Administrative Officer in preparing her audit files, checking invoices and purchase orders and writing cheques among other things. Also assisted in relocation from 3 Stanton Terrace to 123 Constant Spring Road. EMPLOYMENT: May 2017- Present-Accountant/Audit Supervisor-Nairne & Partners-Chartered Accountants 22 Regal Plaza, Kingston 5 EMPLOYMENT: April 1,2014 – November 30,2015: HelpAge International(CRDC) Position: Manager of Finance & Administration July 16, 2013: March 31,2014: HelpAge International (CRDC) Position: Project Accountant/Admin Assistant 1994-2012 Cope Foundation Ltd(MICRO FINANCE COMPANY) & Cope Development Trust Fund Position: Manager of Finance & Administration 1992-1994-Cope Foundation Limited(MICRO FINANCE COMPANY) & Cope Development Trust Fund Position: Accountant 1988-1992 Ernest & Young (Now BDO), Chartered Accountants Position: Senior Accountant 1987-1988-General Accident Insurance Company Limited Position: Systems Accountant 1985-1987-National Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd.(Now Development Bank Of Jamaica Limited Ltd.) Position: Accountant 1983-1985 National Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd. (Now Development Bank of Jamaica Ltd.) Position: Assistant Accountant 1981- 1983 KPMG Peat Marwick, Chartered Accountants Position: Senior Assistant Accountant 1980-1981 KPMG Peat Marwick, Chartered Accountants Position: Junior Assistant Accountant EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL: 2011 Admitted to Fellowship of the Institute of Charted Accounts of Jamaica- FCA 2011 Admitted to Fellowship of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – FCCA 2005 Became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica- ACA 2005 Became a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants- ACCA 2003 Completed the diploma (Final Stage) of the Association of Chartered Certified Accounts SECONDARY: 1966- 1971 St. Mary’s College Passed six subjects at the general certification of education (GCE) ordinary level Computing Skills 1) Certified in the use of “Quick Books” and “Peach Tree” 2) Developed competency in the use of two loan management systems 3) Developed competency in the use of one payroll system 4) Developed competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT COURSES Institute of Management and Production 1986- 3 months Supervisory Management Course The Jamaican Institute of Management 1995 3 months Introduction to Personnel Management Desjardines International Development 2011- 1 week Strategic Management Seminar HOBBIES Writing short stories,plays, novels REFERENCES 1) Mr. Horace Bennett Former Executive Director Cope Foundation Ltd. Tel. #: (876) 832-7345(Lime) (876) 507-6073(Digicel) 2) Mr. Errol Gregory Director Cope Foundation Ltd. Tel. #: (876) 821-4784