Celena Clement
Assistant Cost Controller
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Cost Controller and Accounting Officer at Beach Road Hotel, adept in advanced Excel functions and fostering team collaboration. Equipped with a broad knowledge of concepts and strategies in F&B Cost Control and Accounts Payable. Excellent professional communication skills, both written and oral, for interacting with supervisors, employees and customers alike. Proficient with multi-tasking. Demonstrated success in enhancing financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, alongside reducing discrepancies. Skilled in internal control implementation and problem-solving, significantly contributing to improved financial operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cost Controller
Beach Road Hotel
01.2019 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with internal departments, fostering an environment of collaboration when addressing complex financial challenges.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Enhanced communication between finance and operational teams, fostering a collaborative approach to cost control efforts.
- Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, highlighting key variances between actuals versus budgets or forecasts to assist in corrective actions where necessary.
- Liaised with suppliers/vendors to resolve any invoicing disputes or discrepancies promptly.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in cost control procedures and techniques.
- Analyzed cost trends, leading to timely identification of potential issues and proactive solutions.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process.
Accounting Officer
Beach Road Hotel
10.2007 - 01.2019
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in faster payment collection and vendor payments.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits, providing accurate documentation for efficient review process.
- Prepared accurate financial reports for management review, enabling informed decision making.
Accounting Clerk
Beach Road Hotel
05.2004 - 10.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, UK, 2018
04.2001 -
Skills
- Advanced Excel Functions
- Internal Control Implementation
- Account reconciliation
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Cost accounting
- Organized professional with experience multitasking effectively and without errors
- handled AP duties while the officer was on maternity leave
- Good People skills
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Assistant Cost Controller
Beach Road Hotel
01.2019 - Current
Accounting Officer
Beach Road Hotel
10.2007 - 01.2019
Accounting Clerk
Beach Road Hotel
05.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, UK, 2018
04.2001 -
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