Megan Kanta Persad
Couva
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing financial processes and decision-making at Unilever Caribbean, showcasing expertise in financial reporting and critical thinking. Excelled in account reconciliation and data analysis, driving accuracy and efficiency. Led teams towards achieving notable improvements in financial operations, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Unilever Caribbean
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in annual report preparations and full year results, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Investigated variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies with vendors
- Reconciled general ledger information and liased with team for adjustments and corrections.
- Preparation of local results- Quarterly.
- External Audit liaison
- Support Finance Director and Managing Director with ASM
Business Analyst
Unilever Caribbean
11.2017 - 03.2024
- P&L management including transfer price analysis and gross margin analysis
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions. Customer development liaison.
- Support role to the Management Accountant.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support decision making,
- Helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Performed validation of database systems and identifying issues and taking corrective action.
- Drive performance and accuracy in company processes.
3PM Coordinator & Logistics Call Off
Unilever Caribbean
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Ensuring product availability via tight scheduling with co-packer
Assistant Accountant/ Accountant/ Office Manager
El Chico Ltd
06.2008 - 04.2015
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books for financial reporting monthly to the Managing Director and annually to the Board of Directors
- Led a team of 5 staff members and coordinated roles
- Weekly and Monthly payroll.
- Petty Cash
Education
ACCA Level 3 - Accounting
Premier Accountancy Specialist School Ltd
Chaguanas, Trinidad09.2016
ACCA- Level 1 & 2 - Accounting
Students Accountancy Centre
Chaguanas, TrinidadDiploma in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Institute of Tertiary Tutors
San Fernando, TrinidadSkills
Financial Reporting
Data Entry
Account Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Profits and losses tracking
Decision-Making
Accounting Processes
Financial Data Analysis
Critical Thinking and Analysis
Report Preparation
Auditing procedures
Payroll Processing
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Unilever Caribbean
04.2024 - Current
Business Analyst
Unilever Caribbean
11.2017 - 03.2024
3PM Coordinator & Logistics Call Off
Unilever Caribbean
11.2015 - 10.2017
Assistant Accountant/ Accountant/ Office Manager
El Chico Ltd
06.2008 - 04.2015
ACCA Level 3 - Accounting
Premier Accountancy Specialist School Ltd
ACCA- Level 1 & 2 - Accounting
Students Accountancy Centre
Diploma in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
Institute of Tertiary Tutors
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