PATRICK CANNY
*************@*****.**
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where I can use my skills and 25 years experience in
financial and management accounting, auditing and computing.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Managed accounting department
Recruited, trained, supervised and motivated accounting and administrative staff.
Planned, set up and administered computerized accounting systems.
Analyzed and evaluated accounting records and operating systems, prepared financial statements and reports.
Implemented new systems and procedures that dramatically increased efficiencies and production with improved customer service.
Advanced skills in a variety of software applications including
Excel, Profile, Quickbooks Pro, Epicor, HTML, accounting and payroll
programs, database and word processing programs.
Conducted computer training for administrative staff and management.
Administered network and provided technical support.EXPERIENCE
City Accountant, 9/2006 - Present
Central Parking System
Controlled Accounting Function
Produced Financial Reports
Prepared Annual Budgets
Accountant, 4/2006 - 8/2006
Def-Con 5 Talent Agency
Controlled accounting and payroll function
Accounting/Donor Relations Assistant, 9/2004 - 4/2006
Sierra Legal Defence Fund, Legal Office
Processed accounts payable
Processed accounts receivable
Produced financial analysis
Director/Trainer/User Support Specialist, 2/2001 - 4/2006
Vancouver Community Network, Internet Service Provider
Elected to the board (2003 only)
Promoted to trainer and mentor.
Provided user support to membership of 6,000 by telephone, e-mail, and classroom training.
Income Tax Return Preparer, 2/2005 - 5/2005
N. I. Cameron Inc, Chartered Accountant's
Completed T1 estate and T3 trust income tax returns.
Completed Charity and Non Profit Organization tax returns.
Income Tax Return Preparer and Supervisor, 3/2002 - 4/2002, & 2/2003 - 4/2003
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency & Immigration Services Society
Rated top 3 income tax return preparer at CCRA.
Promoted to supervisor at ISS.
Completed 296 income tax returns in 2 months.
Project Officer, 8/2000 - 1/2001
Birmingham City Council, Social Services
Conducted onsite accommodation survey of 17 sites to ensure compliance with fit for purpose, health and safety, and disability access.
Gathered and compiled data, and completed final report.
Accountant, 9/1999 - 6/2000
Cascades Paperboard (UK) Ltd.
Significantly enhanced existing sales system to ensure accuracy.
Developed waste management reporting system to provide management with evaluation and monitoring tools.
Accountant/Information Technology Officer, 9/1998 - 8/1999
Focus Prime Housing Association
Produced consolidated monthly management accounts for 100M sales company.
Produced annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
Developed and maintained financial reporting systems by creating and restructuring reports on Open Accounts and Excel.
Provided computer support and training on Excel, Lotus and Monarch.
Financial Controller, 7/1997 - 7/1998
BUPA, Amberley Court Care Home
Controlled accounting and payroll function of $3M sales site, a subsidiuary of a $9B sales group.
Financial Controller, 1/1995 - 7/1997
Stockfield Manufacturing
Controlled accounting and payroll function of $6M sales company.
Prepared annual budgets.
Conducted investment appraisals for capital expenditure using financial modeling.
Provided financial information supporting the sale of the company.
Implemented new systems, procedures and controls.
Applied for and awarded a $125,000 capital grant.
EDUCATION
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Finalist (CGA Level 6), 1984
Sandwell College of Higher Education, Birmingham, UK
Association of Accounting Technicians, Senior Accounting Technician, 1982
Sandwell College of Higher Education, Birmingham, UK
City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications, 1994
Aston Information Technology Education Centre, Birmingham, UK