Angelique Bigaignon
Bellevue,Otumoetai
Summary
Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Bookkeeper
Tanglewood Farms
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Contributed to the development of annual budgets by providing input on historical expenses and anticipated future costs.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Optimized payroll processing by staying current on labor laws and maintaining updated employee records, ensuring accurate payments.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Supported timely invoicing for clients with consistent follow-up on outstanding payments to improve cash flow.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing efficient filing systems and automating data entry tasks.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Bookkeeper
Slingshot Investments
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Senior Bookkeeper
Walker Machine Tools
03.2013 - 06.2019
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel.
- . Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on relevant tax laws, filing deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Supported budget preparation and monitoring efforts, providing accurate financial data to inform decisionmaking.
- Reduced outstanding receivables balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices with clients.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- . Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews to address inquiries promptly while minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Maintained fixed asset schedules for depreciation calculations and annual property tax filings.
- Provided guidance on best practices in finance operations to junior team members as a senior-level resource within the department.
- . Facilitated accurate expense tracking by coding invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and allocating costs across multiple projects.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Managed payroll processing and ensured accurate tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and employee reimbursements were applied.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained accurate historical records.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for management review, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Assisted in audit preparations by gathering required documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations of bank statements, credit card transactions, and expense reports.
- Optimized cash management processes with regular cash flow forecasting analyses based on historical trends and future projections.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Werda High School
KwaZulu-Natal - South-Africa12.2004
Skills
- Inventory Tracking
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor
- Data Entry
- Budget support
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relations
- Purchase Orders
- Quickbooks
- Tax Preparation
- Payment Calculation
- General Ledger Management
- Bank Reconciliation
Additional Information
Dear Future Employer,
Please note that I'm currently in New Zealand on an Accredited Workers Visa and would need to be compensated on the current Median Wage or above.
Timeline
Administrative Bookkeeper
Tanglewood Farms
08.2022 - 01.2024
Bookkeeper
Slingshot Investments
07.2019 - 04.2022
Senior Bookkeeper
Walker Machine Tools
03.2013 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Werda High School
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