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Antonette Schwartz

Antonette Schwartz

East Bank Demerara,Demerara Mahaica

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

Student Loan Agency
Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara
07.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
  • Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Managed the annual budgeting process, including forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Developed and maintained internal control systems to safeguard company assets.

Director (ag)

Student Loan Agency
Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
  • Spearheaded the development and launch of new services.
  • Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
  • Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
  • Evaluated and approved loan applications based on established criteria.
  • Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about the loan process.
  • Conducted risk assessments on loan applications using predictive models.

Lecturer

Accountancy Training Centre
Georgetown
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.

Audit Consultant

Solutions Pro
Georgetown
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations.
  • Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
  • Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.

Certification

  • MBA-Business Administrator
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • BSC-Business Management

Work Availability

monday
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Skills

Year-end close

Bookkeeping

Auditing

Financial management

Attention to detail

Account reconciliation

Time management

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Managment

University of Guyana
Turkeyen Campus
09.2002 - 10.2006

ACCA-Professional Certificate - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, UK.
08.2008 - 01.2017

MBA - Business Managment

University of South Wales
South Wales, UK.
07.2018 - 11.2021

Quote

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison

Software

Quickbooks

Zoho accounting

Loan Management Software

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Writing

Travelling

Sports

Reading

Art

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPaid time offPaid sick leavePersonal development programsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCompany Culture

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Student Loan Write Off Project.

Timeline

Director (ag)

Student Loan Agency
02.2023 - 02.2024

Accountant

Student Loan Agency
07.2019 - Current

Lecturer

Accountancy Training Centre
10.2018 - 03.2019

MBA - Business Managment

University of South Wales
07.2018 - 11.2021

Audit Consultant

Solutions Pro
02.2018 - 03.2019

ACCA-Professional Certificate - Accounting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08.2008 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Managment

University of Guyana
09.2002 - 10.2006
Antonette Schwartz