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Tonia Grant

@toniagrant

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Accounting professional skilled in payroll, tax compliance, and financial operations.

Jamaica

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking accounting roles focused on payroll, tax compliance or payables in a collaborative organization that offers growth and hands-on responsibility.

I am an accounting professional with hands-on experience in payroll processing, payables, tax computations, and accounting software across university, corporate, and public practice settings. I consistently prepare payroll journals, deduction listings, pension schedules, payment requisitions, tax returns and assist with audit schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.

At the University of Technology, Jamaica, I handled payroll calculations, inputting certified claims and deductions into payroll software, prepared net pay breakdowns and deduction listings, and responded to internal and external queries. In public practice and corporate roles, I prepared income tax, GCT and withholding tax computations, posted accounts payable and fixed assets in Microsoft Dynamics 365, and supported proposals, database management and client-facing tasks.

I bring strong technical proficiency in payroll and ERP systems, meticulous attention to detail, and effective teamwork and problem-solving skills. I am motivated to leverage my accounting expertise and interpersonal strengths to contribute meaningfully and grow within a dynamic organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Payroll Officer

University of Technology, Jamaica

Apr 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Managed payroll processing for monthly and fortnightly cycles including calculations for part-time, supplemental, overtime, pensions and deductions; prepared payroll journals, net pay breakdowns and responded to internal/external payroll queries, improving accuracy and timeliness of payments.

Payroll Processing MyHr+Payroll Software Reconciliations Data Entry

Administrative Assistant

Grant-Wright & Associates

Jan 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Provided administrative and clerical support including court attendance, client folder template creation, cashflow documentation and database management to streamline firm operations.

Legal Administration Document Management Database Management Data Entry Cashflow Documentation Client Communication

Tax Associate

KPMG Jamaica

Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Prepared individual and corporate tax, GCT, withholding tax and capital allowances computations; completed tax filings and supported proposals, improving compliance and client deliverables.

Corporation Tax Computations Tax Withholdings Tax Filings Microsoft Office Data Entry Proposals

Operations Assistant

University of the West Indies

Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 (2 months)

Managed Commuters Printing Service operations including managerial duties, cashbook documentation and marketing initiatives to increase service utilization.

Cash Book Operations Management Marketing Promotional Activities Customer Service Data Entry

Accounting Assistant

Epican Medicinals Limited

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)

Posted accounts payable and fixed asset journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics 365, assisted with capital allowance schedules, stocktaking and database management to support accounting close activities.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Accounts Payable Data Entry Database Management

Promotions Assistant

Western Union

May 2019 - May 2019 (0 months)

Conducted promotional activities to raise awareness of direct bank transfer services and supported marketing outreach initiatives.

Promotional Marketing Customer Outreach Event Promotion Communication Sales Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of the West Indies

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: Association of Aspiring Accountants; participated in university homecoming parade, volunteer work at Office of Special Students Services, and outreach programs.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Accounting with coursework and practical accounting training from 2016 to 2020.