KIANNI DEFREITAS
Barnes Hill Village,,Antigua
Summary
Extensive training in client and business relations, and educational skills in Accounting and Finance, has honed the type of communication and leadership skills needed to accelerate my professional development and seek a career that will be rewarding whilst carrying forward motto: "Always an asset, never a liability".
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary
Ministry of Legal Affairs
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with the PAS when necessary.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Developed an efficient document tracking system which allowed quick access to all necessary paperwork.
- Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
Executive Officer
Ministry of Legal Affairs
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided precise and efficient assistance to the accounting department.
- Maintained high standards for accounting documents and records.
- Procured fuel vouchers.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Delivered accurate and timely financial reports to management, aligned with relevant activity areas.
Accounts Clerk
National Housing Development & Urban Renewal Co.
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed transactional database and processed cheques.
- Performed month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations..
- Identified and resolved discrepancies in accounts, invoices, and statements.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Tracked expenses for business using accounting software.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting department as required.
- Managed vendor relations through timely invoice payments and resolving any outstanding payment disputes.
Temporary Personal Assistant
LIAT Airlines
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for organizing daily agendas.
- Tasked with preparing documents such as correspondence letters and memorandums.
- Answered and screened telephone calls in a courteous manner while taking messages with a high degree of accuracy.
- Recorded the agenda for meetings.
- Performed accounting activities such as creating invoices, purchase orders, and cheque requests.
- Organized departmental file.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance -
University of The West Indies, FIC
10.2024
DIPLOMA -
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
08-2019
DIPLOMA -
Antigua State College
07-2019
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Quickbooks Proficient
- Eye for Organization
- Detail Oriented
- Time management
- Problem Solver
- Critical thinker
- Verbal and written communication
Extracurricular Activities
- Antigua State College, Head of External Affairs 2018 - 2019
- Junior Chamber International member & adjunct committee treasurer, PRESENT
Timeline
Secretary
Ministry of Legal Affairs
02.2024 - 07.2024
Executive Officer
Ministry of Legal Affairs
06.2022 - 01.2024
Accounts Clerk
National Housing Development & Urban Renewal Co.
11.2020 - 05.2022
Temporary Personal Assistant
LIAT Airlines
10.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Accounting And Finance -
University of The West Indies, FIC
DIPLOMA -
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
DIPLOMA -
Antigua State College
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