Tiffany Burns
ABBOTSFORD
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Accountant
Musora Media Inc.
Abbotsford, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented labour and contractor time tracking for the capitalization of labour hours invested in developing intellectual property content and software for a subscription based online music education company.
- Moved the Musora from excel sheets to a fixed assets register in Sage Intacct and reconciled fixed assets and depreciation for several years for Musora Holding company and subsidiaries.
- Developed new depreciation rates and capitalization thresholds synchronized with the company's actual use of their assets instead of relying soley on Canadian Revenue Agency rates.
ACCOUNTANT
FORTIS BELIZE LIMITED
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Provide operational and financial accounting services for Fortis Belize Limited, a hydroelectric facility, which contributes 40% renewable energy to Belize's national electric grid.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Submit monthly financial statements to parent company in Canada.
FINANCE MANAGER
BELIZE AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Belize
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Implemented improved credit controls and managed key relationships with clients to enhance the organizational image
- Developed relations with the Government of Belize and assisted with securing new revenue streams
- Led a team of four accountants within the HQ and twelve clerks across multiple locations
- Established policies to improve management of fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and disposals
- Liaised with external auditors and used audit recommendations to implement process improvements
- Presented periodic audited accounts to the Board
- Developed the annual budget for submission to the Ministry of Finance and lobbied successfully for an increase in subvention.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Developed 2014-15 year-end financial statements and related documentation for core commercial funds of the organization
- Conducted reporting and reconciliation of income from global sales of legal and regulatory publications, cafeteria income, and assessed contributions from Member States
- Generated monthly IMO financial reports on regular funds, prepared claims for reimbursement of VAT and other taxes, and performed monthly bank reconciliations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting (ACCA)
10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
06.2003
Associate of Arts - Art
05.1999
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- Project Accounting
- Certified Chartered Accountant, United Kingdom (ACCA)
- Intellectual Property Accounting
- Fixed Asset Management
- QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Google Sheets
Accomplishments
- Developed inventory system and reviewed pricing to guarantee profits.
- Increased profits by 20% through accurate reporting.
- Time saved by introducing fixed asset software for management and amortization of both tangible and intangible assets.
- Centralized purchasing system to improve the procurement process resulting in substantial cost saving.
Certification
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
A1
Head of Finance & Operations at Creative-resilience.org
Artistic contribution to contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events, London, England; combined with financial career experience.
Timeline
Asset Accountant - Musora Media Inc.
01.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTANT - FORTIS BELIZE LIMITED
10.2020 - 09.2023
FINANCE MANAGER - BELIZE AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
07.2017 - 09.2020
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
01.2015 - 06.2017
La Universidad De Zaragoza - High School Diploma,
London School of Business And Finance - Master of Science, Finance And Accounting (ACCA)
University of Belize - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
St Johns College - Associate of Arts, Art