Regobert & Co. Chartered AccountantsSenior Staff Accountant
Jan. 1993 - Jan. 1997Saint LuciaPerformed accounting, auditing, and tax management services for large publicly held corporations and medium-sized privately owned companies in manufacturing, service and retail industries Examined financial statements, journals, ledgers, monthly and trial balance, receipts, invoices, statements, and other individual financial transactions in reviewing information reported by audited entity Inspected cash control records, payroll records, bank accounts, assets, liabilities, inventories, disbursements, canceled checks, to ascertain validity of information reported by audited entity and to determine dependability of its record keeping and reporting practices Assisted in informing and explaining to relevant representative of client, critical matters concerning audit findings Prepared engagement letters, representation letter, legal letters, permanent file and the auditors' reports Prepared required financial statements and fiscal reports including compilation and analysis of source data required for preparation of specialized monthly, quarterly, or/and annual reports Performed training functions to junior company personnel relating to internal control, document handling, and proper application of rules, regulations, and procedures as they relate to the accounting process Prepared budgets, cash projections, cash forecast and bank reconciliations Consulted with financial institutions to provide and obtain information on confidential matters. Reviewed work compiled by client for accuracy, and adherence to prescribed procedures and report presentation Prepared and filed personal and corporate taxes; maintained client corporate and personal tax files