Clara Edwards

Looking for work in an office environment where previously I have worked for 23 years. Detail orientated in effectively supporting accurate accounting information for both large and medium scale organizations. Computer literate experienced in using Microsoft Office, Sage, Quickbooks and Xero.  Resourceful and trustworthy focused on honoring company ethics and preserving confidentiality and, storage control. Excellent customer service skills providing good service in a timely and professional manner.

Employment History

July 2018 - Feb 2022   Kitchen Assistant, Czajka Care Group

Working with the Chef in charge to carry out, beverage and food preparation in order for assisting service users and ensuring the trays are set up correctly. Ensure all trays are taken to the service user on the time.  Serve mid-morning hot drinks to the service users. Work with the kitchen team to ensure kitchen is cleaned. 

Jan 2015 - July 2018  Lunchtime Supervisor,  St Walburga’s Primary School

Supervising children at lunch time, helping children eat their meals, serving meals, clearing plates and cleaning tables. Supervising children in the playground and applying first aid if required. 

July 2002 - July 2007  Head of Sales Administration, Desarrollo Commercial Danny-Yo, Mexico

Created periodic reports comparing budgeted cost to actual costs. Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.  Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.  Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.  Customer services management of orders by telephone.  Accounts receivable.  Realization of sales statistics.  Customer negotiations for products and sale of machinery and equipment for franchising.  Rigorous checks of products to be delivered to the customer and standardised checks for franchises.

Jan 1998 - Oct 2002  General Administrator, Circulo R Internacional De Jalisco, Mexico

Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting. Organise storage of material prior to sales process. Inputs and outputs control.  Realization and conciliation of staff accounts with MASECA Group.  Control of payments to farmers for the purchase of corn.  Organising of shipments of corn.  Monitoring of bank accounts, administration of documents for accounting and marketing.

April 1997 - Feb 1998 Personal Assistant to Directors, Almacenes Nacionales De Deposito, Mexico

Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.  Optimised and managed research and development spending through collaboration with key business leaders.  Completing entry forms for the storage of products, completed letters reports, parcel delivery and organisation of files and calls.

April 1984 - Aug 1996 Personal Assistant to Directors, Forrajes Carlos Ayala De C.V., Mexico

Phone sales.  Payment of bills.  Composition of letters.  Accounts receivable inventory control and policy.  Cost control of company drivers and of company owned delivery vehicles.  Realisation and conciliation of bank accounts control of deposits and customer payments.  Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.  Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organisational complexity. Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.  Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.  Suggested budgetary changes to increase company profits.

Education & Training

2023     SAGE

2021    Bookkeeping, Level 3 Higher Distinction - CDP Certified

2019     Shipley College   AAT Access Award in Bookkeeping Level-1

2014       Shipley College  Food Safety Certificate L2

2013       Shipley College  ESOL (English Language Course) Writing and Oral

1994       University of Business and Administration UDG – Guadalajara, Mexico

                Bachelor of Business Administration

1987       Preratoria No5 High School – Guadalajara, Mexico

Secondary Education Certificates – Maths, Biology, History, Natural Sciences, Humanitarian Sciences, Physics, Chemistry Art & Social Sciences.