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Devon Duncan

@devonduncan

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Experienced finance manager and ACCA professional specializing in accounting, audits, and financial operations.

Jamaica

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a leadership accounting role where I can drive accurate financial reporting, improve controls, implement systems, mentor teams, and contribute to organizational efficiency.

I am an ACCA member and seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial accounting, audit, and operations across public and private sectors.

I have managed general ledger maintenance, tax filing, cash flow and cost control, implemented payroll/HR and fixed asset systems, and led teams to produce timely financial statements and appropriation accounts.

My background includes external audit leadership at a Big Four firm, operational accounting roles in hospitality and government, and measurable improvements in revenue and supplier contract negotiations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager, Financial Operations

Current

International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences

Aug 2025 - Present (7 months)

Manage general ledger, tax filing, cash flow and cost controls while preparing monthly financial reports and facilitating up-to-date financial statements and appropriation accounts; review and mentor accounting staff.

General Ledger Tax Compliance Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Payroll Systems Cost Control Team Leadership

Manager, Financial Accounting

Administrator-General’s Department

Feb 2020 - Aug 2025 (5 years 6 months)

Led general ledger maintenance, tax filing, cash flow management and monthly reporting; implemented MyHR+ payroll & HR system and updated fixed asset management software and procedures to improve controls and reporting.

General Ledger Payroll Systems Asset Management Tax Compliance Cash Flow Management Financial Reporting Systems Implementation Process Improvement

Chief Accountant

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

Nov 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 2 months)

Managed ledger, tax returns, cash flow and monthly reporting while controlling costs; increased income by improving non-package sales and renegotiated major supplier contracts based on technical analysis.

General Ledger Financial Reporting Cost Control Tax Compliance Cash Flow Management

In-Charge Accountant

KPMG Jamaica

Oct 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years)

Led audits of private funds, manufacturing, insurance, hospitality and government clients; developed audit approaches, coached junior staff, and contributed to an Asset Management Audit Procedures Manual.

Team Leadership

Assistant Auditor

KPMG Jamaica

Oct 2012 - Sep 2016 (3 years 11 months)

Performed audit fieldwork for manufacturing, insurance, hospitality and government engagements, executing audit procedures and preparing working papers to support senior staff.

Fieldwork Working Papers Client Communication Compliance Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kingston College

Graduation Diploma

Grade: Honours

Graduated with a Diploma with Honours from Kingston College.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

ACCA Member, Accounting

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and holder of ACCA certificates in International Public Sector Accounting Standards and Intermediate Public Sector Procurement.