Leonardo Cleare
Nassau
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodial Supervisor
Simpson Penn Centre for Boys
04.2014 - Current
- Provide safety and security to incarcerated juveniles.
- Transporting inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, school, and recreational activities.
- Patrolling correctional facility to ensure it is clean, secure, and well-maintained.
- Supervising inmates throughout the day, including meal time and recreational time.
- Facilitate safe and secured visits from family members, attorneys, and general public.
- Completing daily reports and incident reports when violence or disorder erupts.
- Providing intensive security for juveniles with higher risk or security status.
Accountant Manager
Knowles Construction & Development Company Ltd.
02.2005 - 09.2011
- Proficiency in accounting software, such as Quickbooks.
- Enforced and established proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
- Developed strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Prepared financial statements , including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Reconciled bank statements and accounts.
- Assisted in the development and management of budgets.
- Processing payroll and ensuring accurate and timely payments, including government tax compliance (National Insurance).
- Managed daily Petty Cash.
Reconciliations Officer
First Caribbean Int'l. Bank
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Managed and balanced accounts for Bahamas, Bermuda, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams(bank internal departments) to address complex issues, leading to resolved discrepancies.
- Compare bank statements with accounting records to identify any discrepancies or errors.
- Identified and investigated any outstanding checks, deposits, or other items that may have been missed or incorrectly recorded.
- Worked in a team of 5 bankers to achieve specific team goals.
- Ensured all records were correct and up-to-date.
- Researched and reconciled over USD 150 million in unaccounted funds.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law And Criminal Justice
College of The Bahamas
Nassau, BahamasLLB Programme
University of The West Indies
NassauHigh School Diploma -
St. Augustine's College
Nassau, Bahamas06-1999
Skills
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Cash flow management
- Quickbooks
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Payroll management
Timeline
Custodial Supervisor
Simpson Penn Centre for Boys
04.2014 - Current
Accountant Manager
Knowles Construction & Development Company Ltd.
02.2005 - 09.2011
Reconciliations Officer
First Caribbean Int'l. Bank
05.2003 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Law And Criminal Justice
College of The Bahamas
LLB Programme
University of The West Indies
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine's College
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