1. CHRISTOPHER EDWARDS, ACCA, ICAJ
1098 NW 81st Terrace • Plantation, Florida 33322 • 954.530.1674 • chriseducc@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly proficient, detail-focused and extensively experienced Accountant/Controller with an
exceptional track record of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented
environments.
 Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits, reconciling
accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
 Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for
management within tight deadlines.
 Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices and
monthly statements for clients.
 Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase
efficiency and productivity.
 Excellent communication, team working and supervisory skills.
Skill Proficiencies
• Quarterly Reports • Budget Preparation • Financial Statements
• Accounts Payable/Receivable • Costing • Reconciliation
EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, 2009
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant – United Kingdom
Studying to sit the CPA exams.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UCC Ueshima Coffee Company Ltd – Kingston, Jamaica 1996 – 2009
Financial Controller/ Office Manager
Managed an accounting and administrative staff of six, with ultimate responsibilities for all financial
transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and recording all
transactions. Prepare management reports and financial summaries. Generate bank deposits, verify
and balance receipts. Create invoices and track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare
payroll tax returns. Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. Conducted administrative
task such as staff recruitment and training, organize and monitor employee benefit scheme. Reported
directly to the Managing Director.
Key Contributions:
 Instigated the diversification of the company’s income stream in 2005, which resulted in the
company’s successful entry into the tourism service sector. Supervised this new activity
which resulted in an average annual revenue growth of 20%.
 Assist in reorganizing and formalizing the company’s management reporting system.
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Financial Services Ltd – Kingston, Jamaica 1993 – 1996
Accounting Clerk
Provided outsourcing accounting services to a wide variety of clients from different commercial
sectors. Provided services such as, books of accounts management including general ledger,
receivables and payables ledger. Preparing control accounts, reconciliation statements, Income
statements and balance sheet. Communicated with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues.
Key Contributions:
 Assisted clients with the formalization of their financial reporting system.
SOFTWARE COMPITENCE
Peach Tree Accounting, ACCPAC, QuickBooks, DacEasy, Micro Soft Excel, Word, and Power point
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
 Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (United Kingdom)
 Institute of Chartered Accountant of Jamaica
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I enjoy the technicalities and the challenges of prudent financial management. It is my intent to excel
In this field. I plan on achieving the highest level of learning available and eventually to be socially
and financially rewarded for my achievements.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND HUBBIES
 Former president of the Edgewater Citizens Association
 Blood bank donator
 A member of H.O.P.E. Worldwide children’s home program
 5 and 10k runner
 Swimmer
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 John Pickersgill- Managing director, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd (876 929 8490)
 Karl Willie – Manager, financial Services Ltd. (876 929 2779)
 Andrew Vanriel – Accountant (876 381 0842)