Customer Service Manager

Sampathkumar Varadarajulu (sam) Tel. #: 416-***-****

**, ********* ******, ****. # ** Fax #: 416-***-****

Toronto, ON - M9V 2G ***********@*******.***

Aug. 09, 2012

To

Attn: HR

Re: Accountant

I am a Finance Executive with Fellow member of the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (F.I.C.W.A –Cost & Work Accountant from India) with wide and varied 13 Years accounting experience in Canada - Controller in Priyance Hospitality Inc (O/A Radisson Plaza Hotel & Grand Victorian Convention Centre, Mississauga), Assistant Manager Finance & Purchase in Camel Canada Inc, AP & Inventory Assistant in Royal Plastics and 20 years experience as Deputy Manager Finance in India’s no. 1 Government National steel Organization Steel Authority of India Limited, India with an annual turnover of more than US$ 20000 million. It was one of the Fortune 500 Companies for number of years. Also I worked as Inventory Assistant with Sears Canada. I am confident that the experience (in India and in Canada) and expertise I have gained over a period of time matches your Company’s requirement.

Also had experience in Purchases (Buying) and Imports. In Canada I have handled more than 75 numbers 40’ High Cube Containers every month. Also had vast experience to handle International suppliers, Shipping Company / Freight forwarders (Hard negotiator to get competitive freight rate to reduce the import cost), Customs Release etc.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you at your convenience, as it sounds like an exciting opportunity. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at the above Telephone / E-mail.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

SAMPATHKUMAR VARADARAJULU

Sampathkumar Varadarajulu (sam) Tel. #: 416-***-****

63, Lexington Avenue, Unit. # 45 Fax #: 416-***-****

Toronto, ON - M9V 2G ***********@*******.***

Accountant

An experienced, self-motivated team oriented Finance Executive with proven ability to deliver significant results with fast paced organizations, good interpersonal management skill and ability to contribute as team a player, talented experience in working with domestic & international suppliers & customers. A shrewd analyst with proven ability to deliver significant cost savings.

Key skills include, but not limited to:

General Ledger Control

Financial Statements

Inventory Management

Accounts Payable cycle

Accounts Receivable cycle

Budgeting

GL Accounts Reconciliation

Customer Service

Internal Audit

Purchase, Imports & export

Shipping & Customs

Legislative Compliance

Cost Reduction & Control

Staff Management

Management Information(MIS)

EducationF.I.C.W.A - Fellow member of Institute of Cost and Works Accountant of India – Accredited and I have to write 4th Level CGA-Toronto. In CMA I have to write only 4 papers to obtain the designation.B.G.L., India (Bachelor of Law - Accredited by University of Toronto in the year 1999)B.Com., India (Bachelor of Commerce - Accredited by University of Toronto - year 1999)B.Sc., India (Bachelor of Science - Accredited by University of Toronto - 1999)Post Graduate Dip. in Accounts and Taxation Laws, University of Madras Rank Holder, India - 1978

Work Chronology / Experience

Experience in Canada (CANADIAN CITIZEN)

1) Worked as Controller in Priyance Hospitality Inc., (O/A Radisson Plaza Hotel, & Grand Victorian Convention Centre, Mississauga): From Dec. 2009 to March 2012.

I was doing complete Financial Accounting cycle in Sage Accpac – General Ledger, Yearend entries, Monthly Financial statement and also includesDevelopment and presentation of Monthly management reports Experience in handling Internal Audit, Internal control & Pay Roll.Cash flow & Fund flow Management. Negotiating LC / BG with bank.Analysis of Current assets and its managementComplete monitoring of Accounts Receivables and customer a/c reconciliation.Complete Maintenance of Accounts Payable and Vendors a/c reconciliation.Bank Reconciliation in multi currencies & Exposure to multi currency a/c.Submission of GST/ HST, EI, WSIB & EHT returns on a monthly/quarterly basis. Also assist in GST/HST, PAY Audit & done Financial accounting from year 2006 to 2011

2) Worked as Accounts Payable & Inventory Asst. With Prince Plastic, Toronto

: From-Jan. 2005 to April 2009- Business shutdownInventory control & management. Issuing purchase order.Review, sort and match vendor invoices and check requests.Set invoices up for payment & process check requests.Prepare and process accounts payable checks & wire transfers.Reconciliation of payments & analysis of accounts.Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date. Vendor file maintenance & correspond with vendors inquiriesProduce monthly reports & assist in month end closing

3) Worked as Sales Associate/ Inventory Assistant with Sears Canada, Toronto.

: From Sept. 2004 to Dec. 2004.Customer service & Inventory Analyst.

4) Worked as Asst. Manager Finance: Camel Canada Inc / La Casa Furniture Group Inc, Toronto :From Feb. 2000 to Dec. 2003 –Business Closed. Preparation of Monthly Financial Statement (Balance sheet, Income Statement, P&L and Schedules for some Balance sheet items).Handled entire Purchase department importing (Furniture Imports from Italy, China & Malaysia) every month more than 80 numbers 40’ High Cube Containers. Also I have vast experience to handle, International suppliers, Shipping Company / Freight forwarders and Customs.Complete Accounts Receivables cycle which includes maintain up-to-date billing/ Invoicing, follow up collection and allocation of payments. Maintain an accurate aging report. Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues. Reconcile A/R to the G/L. Send statement to outstanding customers. Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments. Prepare bank deposits. Organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts.Monthly Submission of GST, EI, WSIB returns on a monthly/quarterly basis. Also assist in GST & PAY Audit

Selected Achievements in the above companyReduced A/R aging from an average of 88 days to 59 days in less than 9 months.Established new Credit Criteria for new accounts, significantly reduced bad debts.Maintained close relations between bank executives, and auditors, ensuring conformity with all regulatory bodies.Utilized strong negotiation skills to reduce Freight Expenses (Camel Canada Inc) on imports from Freight Forwarder by over $300,000.Invoices during construction (Radisson Hotel Plaza) were not properly recorded. I struggled (after joining) to retrieve those invoices and put a claim for GST refund to the tune of $500000. Monitored of Complete Maintenance of overseas Purchases and Inventory thereof.

Foreign Experience: Worked in Steel authority of India - India’s No. 1 Company (fortune 500 company) in Govt. sector as Deputy Manager Finance- preparation of monthly accounts, payment of misc. & staff bills, invoicing & stock accounting

: From-Jan. 1980 to April 1999

Computer Skills

MS Word & Excel (Inter.), Sage ACCPAC accounting package - Dos version and Window version (Including Inventory Maintenance), Quick Books, Simply Accounting, Opera system, & Micros POS.

Reference: Will be produced on request.

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