Omelia Gordon-Simon, CA, ACCA

Experience

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  KPMG in Jamaica

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2022

  - Planning and designing auditing projects and necessary tasks to be completed.- Ensuring standards of quality and accuracy are maintained in audits and other financial reports.- Meeting with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and audit outcomes.- Developing strategies for junior auditors to improve their work outputs.- Overseeing staff and acting as a middleman for team needs and requirements.- Submitting audits and reports in a timely manner for further analysis by management.- Remaining up to date with developments in relevant legislation and the field in general.- Reporting auditing issues and assisting in resolving them Show less - Skillfully led audits of companies from various industries such as Real Estate, pension funds, telecommunications and distribution. - Utilized KPMG’s audit methodology to document and analyze the design, Implementation and operating effectiveness of control processes.- Assisted with Risk Assessment and Planning, which resulted in the formulation of streamlined strategic approaches to suit the scope of audit projects and produce well-informed audit reports.- Maintained weekly reports for projects and provided status updates for outstanding requirements.- Effectively communicated with clients resulting in positive client experiences and thus client retention Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Accountant

    Apr 2017 - Nov 2019

  • Assistant Accountant

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
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  GraceKennedy Financial Group

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior Accountant- Insurance Segment

  - Prepare and analyze financial statements ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and highlighting key financial trends.- Manage the reconciliation of insurance accounts, including premiums receivable, claims payable, and reinsurance recoverable, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.- Implement and maintain internal controls specific to insurance accounting to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.- Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations related to insurance accounting practices and figures.- Develop and maintain financial models to predict future trends in insurance underwriting profitability, assisting in strategic planning and decision-making. Show less