SANDY MAHARAJ F.C.C.A

Results-driven senior accountant with 20 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and team leadership. Proven track record of streamlining month-end close processes by 70%, improving cash application accuracy by 90%, and driving process automation initiatives. Expertise in financial analysis, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness, complemented by advanced proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics GP and other financial systems. Certified FCCA professional with a strong background in coaching teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering accurate, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.

D’Abadie, Trinidad and Tobago
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Senior Accountant, General Ledger / Team Lead
ATN InternationalBeverly Hills, USA | Hybrid/Trinidad Office
Sep 2025 — Sept 2026
  • Manage general ledger accounting for three subsidiaries and one partnership, covering transport, switch-related cost of goods sold, and approximately 120 operating expense accounts
  • Lead and develop two direct reports through coaching and performance appraisals
  • Improved month-end close efficiency by 70% with stronger reporting controls and effective issue resolution
  • Achieved a 90% increase in cash application accuracy through improved reconciliation and follow-up procedures
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, amortization, payroll entries, and intercompany transactions
  • Conduct P&L flux analysis and investigate cost-of-goods variances related to transportation and telecommunications operations
  • Analyze loan portfolio balances and identify discrepancies, coordinating corrective actions with stakeholders
  • Formulated a prior period adjustment process for discrepancies and met monthly with management for approvals
  • Manage payroll entries for all entities and report on variances; coordinate with managers for movement information and ensure accurate tax recording including 401k
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, audit procedures, and company accounting policies
  • Partner with FP&A, Operations, IT, auditors, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy
  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across GL and fixed asset accounting processes
  • Review audit support schedules and provide documentation to auditors
  • Lead prior period corrections and coordinate efforts while coaching teams on template usage
  • Investigate existing loan portfolios and recover amounts due to discrepancies
Accountant & Senior Supervisor
Malabar Farms Food Service Ltd & Malabar Guyana Inc
Dec 2022 — May 2025
  • Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements and management accounts for Trinidad and Guyana operations
  • Improved offshore receivables collections by 99% through strengthened monitoring, reconciliation, and stakeholder follow-up
  • Managed bank reconciliations, offshore receivables, fixed assets, general ledger activities, and month-end reporting
  • Coordinated external audits and maintained supporting schedules and documentation
  • Supervised five employees, including performance reviews, coaching, and workflow allocation
  • Prepared and submitted VAT, Green Fund, and Business Levy returns.
  • Verified banking transactions and supervised payment approval processes.
  • Implemented ACH payments for suppliers and payroll, improving payment efficiency and control.
  • Successfully implemented HRP5 HR software in Guyana and supported user adoption.
  • Led monthly management checklists to ensure reporting deadlines and close activities were completed on time.
Accountant, Contract
National Quarries Company LtdArouca, Trinidad
Sep 2019 — Mar 2020
  • Reconciled 17 years of trial balances and general ledger accounts, identified discrepancies, and recommended corrective entries
  • Prepared financial statements and audit schedules for external audit purposes
  • Ensured compliance with VAT, NIS, PAYE, Business Levy, and other statutory requirements
  • Strengthened audit readiness by organizing supporting schedules and resolving historical account issues
Business Analyst
DAVYN (T&T) LtdSan Juan, Trinidad
Jun 2013 — Jul 2014
  • Developed financial statement templates using Management Reporter to support management reporting and strategic planning
  • Assisted corporate clients with Microsoft Dynamics GP system migrations, finance-process improvements, and user support
  • Coached client staff on financial systems, procedures, and reporting requirements
  • Established system security standards and supported organizational transformation initiatives
Assistant Accountant
Digicel (T&T) LtdPort of Spain, Trinidad
Aug 2008 — Oct 2011
  • Improved market-revenue receivables collection by 95% through stronger monitoring, reconciliation, and escalation procedures
  • Managed budgets, reforecasts, and variance analysis for the CEO, HR, Sales, Customer Care, Marketing, and Technical departments
  • Oversaw treasury activities, including cash-flow forecasting, capital expenditure, and investment monitoring
  • Enhanced fixed asset controls and introduced process improvements to strengthen accountability
  • Delivered Microsoft Dynamics GP training to finance staff across multiple departments
Skills
General Ledger AccountingMonth-End and Year-End CloseFinancial Reporting and Management AccountsBalance Sheet ReconciliationsIntercompany AccountingAccounts Payable and ReceivableBudgeting, Forecasting and Variance AnalysisCash Flow and Treasury ManagementFinancial Analysis and P&L ReviewInternal Controls and SOX ComplianceAudit Coordination and Audit ReadinessFixed Assets, Prepaids and AmortizationPayroll AccountingVAT, NIS, PAYE and Business Levy ComplianceProcess Improvement and AutomationTeam Leadership, Coaching and Performance ManagementMicrosoft Dynamics GP and Management ReporterFinancial ReportingGeneral Ledger ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementMicrosoft Dynamics GPManagement ReporterMicrosoft OfficeFinancial Reporting SystemsHRP5PeachtreeGeneral Ledger and Reconciliation Tools
Certifications
Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
FCCA
May 2024
ACCA Member
ACCA
2019
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business
ACCA
2019
Forensic Accounting
2023
Internal Audit
2023
Financial Modeling
2023
Languages
English
Fluent
References available upon request.
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