Kemar Brown
Hamilton,Bermuda
Summary
Motivated Financial Controller with more than 14 years of success in financial management. Adept in uncovering opportunities to improve financial growth, risk management and internal controls when managing accounting functions. Proficient with essential ERP systems such as Dynamics GP, Sun Systems and SAP. Accustomed to managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority
01.2018 - Current
- Provided recommendations for improvements and strategic initiatives to the directors driving a 15% efficiency improvement.
- Presented detailed financial information to the Director of Finance to support long-term financial planning and operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of the month-end close process and timely prepared the financial statements.
- Managed implementation of companywide financial reporting system resulting in a 15% efficiency improvement.
- Drafted financial policies for effective governance and control.
- Tracked cash flow and analyze the company's financial weaknesses and strengths whilst proposing corrective actions.
- Managed the annual audit of the financial statements inclusive of preparing the schedules, financial statements, notes, and responding to audit queries timely.
- Lead cross-functional teams to collect past-due accounts receivable driving resulting in a 25% reduction in bad debts.
- Automation of accounts payable with ERP systems, Kwiktag and SAP Concur; resulted in savings for the company
- Automation of AR collections with Collection Management software reduced accounts receivable days outstanding by 20 days and improving cash flows by USD 3 million
- Cross functional review of service offerings that resulted in the identification of additional revenues streams which contributed 13% to the topline
- Second approver for all transfers from bank accounts.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis resulted in the renegotiation of contracts with several suppliers.
Qualified Accountant
Expertise Group Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Leveraged strong accounting experience to timely complete month end close for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and fixed assets. Resulted in a reduction in the financial statement preparation time by 5 days.
- Managed multiple projects while guiding Staff Accountants who were inexperienced users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Prepared financial statements and responded to queries during meetings with executives and managers. Resulted in enhanced financial decision making capabilities.
- Prepared schedules for the annual financial audit and was the main point of contact for responding to audit queries.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy. Resulted in the identified of USD 1 million in revenue that needed to be deferred.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reconciled bank accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable sublegders resulting in financial reporting accuracy.
Accountant 1
Mair Russell Grant Thornton
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Led a team of 4 auditors in conducting annual financial audits for private and publicly listed entities. Resulted in the identification and correction of misstatements.
- Executed a comprehensive audit plan that integrated data analytics, resulting in a 15% increase in audit efficiency.
- Completed financial audits 23% ahead of schedule through efficient management of workloads.
- Managed client relationships, ensuring a retention rate of over 80%
- Implemented risk-based audit techniques that streamlined audit processes by 30%
- Mentored junior staff, increasing their efficiency by 20%.
Financial Accountant
Marathon Insurance Brokers
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Lead a team of 6 staff accountants, providing mentorship and fostering talent development.
- Recorded journals and prepared financial statements compliant with IFRS.
- Streamlined preparation and review of the GL through automation, saving 6 hours monthly.
- Prepared weekly analysis of accounts receivable. Resulting in a 20% reduction in overdue balances.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Maintained schedule of USD investments and was a signatory for placement of funds with various financial institutions.
Staff 2 Auditor
Ernst & Young
07.2009 - 12.2012
- Executed audit plans for high risk accounts, which identified key areas for process improvement and increased compliance by 15%.
- Prepared detailed audit reports presenting findings and recommendations leading to enhanced internal controls.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Enhanced the audit process by integrating analytical software, which reduced the audit cycle time by 23%
Education
MBA - Finance
Washington State University
BSc - Accounting
University of The West Indies
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Treasury Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- US GAAP & IFRS Proficiency
- Audit Management
References
References available upon request
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Associate in Reinsurance
Timeline
Financial Controller
Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority
01.2018 - Current
Qualified Accountant
Expertise Group Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2018
Accountant 1
Mair Russell Grant Thornton
01.2014 - 12.2015
Financial Accountant
Marathon Insurance Brokers
08.2013 - 01.2014
Staff 2 Auditor
Ernst & Young
07.2009 - 12.2012
MBA - Finance
Washington State University
BSc - Accounting
University of The West Indies
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