KEN LIN, CPA CMA
ac4h8y@r.postjobfree.com
HIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
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CMA, CPA designations earned in 2014
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task to meet tight deadlines
Excellence in communication and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Results and detail oriented
WORK EXPERIENCE
2016.06 ~ Present Financial Accountant, Thermal Systems (Construction), Calgary AB (SAP, Maestro Experience)
Prepare monthly continuity schedule including general ledger account reconciliations and working papers for review, highlighting issues to be resolved and preparing adjusting entries as required
Journal Entries (Bank, Month end, Accrual & Reversal, Project cost Transfers, Mileage etc.)
Prepare daily bank reconciliations to ensure that all related bank entries are posted on a timely basis
Translate SBS USA from SAP into Maestro
Prepare US State Sales & Use Tax
Prepare weekly bank update and cash requirement report
Review cash Receipts and Payable invoices
Prepare Skyline Roofing Systems Financial Package
Prepare, File & pay GST, PST
Update FX rate
2012.09 ~ 2016.06 Financial Accountant, Kentz Canada (member of the SNC Lavalin Group) (Oil & Energy Industry), Calgary, AB (IFRS, Oracle Experience)
2014.06 ~ 2016.06
Reporting
Providing Department Cost, Sales & Receivables Breakdown report, consolidated cash flow and consolidated accounts payable using IFRS
Performing Project Cost summary reports, Detailed GL Report and Sales Register to TSS & WCMP Project Controls
Preparing Project Cost Summary reports to construction projects controls.
Coordinate with Construction Project Controls to update all cost codes and updating to PCMS
Intercompany
Monthly intercompany reconciliation –preparing proper reconciliation, confirming balances with country partners, solving any discrepancies within threshold limit, determination and posting unrealized foreign exchange gain/loss
Searching for appropriate backup to determine the correct coding, solving disputes
Record intercompany journal entries to clear intercompany transactions with other entities and maintain intercompany accounts on a monthly basis
Ensure intercompany accounting policies, processes and operating procedures are clearly defined
GL Maintenance
Create New GL Accounts
Maintain Unallocated Project Amounts
Accrual recurring entries like audit fees accrual
Record reversing entries like Unbilled Revenue, WIP and project cost accrual
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation
Provide the next valid invoice number
Receive and verify invoices and post to the sales register and GL
Maintain Sales register spreadsheet by performing reconciliation to AR Ledger
Ensure the cost side is posted for procurement & cost plus invoices
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, over payments and other irregularities
Ensure the outstanding sales invoices are posted on time so the unbilled revenue is updated correctly
Updating the invoice log to match the site sales register
Maintain Corporate Credit Card
Ensure proper documentation and approval is obtained and maintained
Reconcile statement against transaction documentation
Code card activity for entry into GL
Reconcile to the balance sheet accounts at month end
Assists cardholders with any issues related to the use of
2012.09 ~ 2014.06
Treasury
Maintain cashbook by recording bank activities of inflows and outflows
Perform expense claim reconciliation
Ensure projects are correctly allocated
Monitoring cash balances and performing bank reconciliation on a weekly base.
Watch for checks that do not clear within a reasonable time and investigate.
Manage payment processing and fraud prevention functions.
Ensure treasury activities are in compliance with treasury policies, accounting guidelines, governance policies and internal controls.
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation
Maintain Corporate Credit Card
2009.10 ~ 2012.09 KT Group of Companies (Construction), Calgary, AB (Timberline Experience)
2010.06 ~ 2012.09 Senior Accountant
Prepare consolidated period end financial statement using Timberline
Prepare monthly continuity schedule including general ledger account reconciliations and working papers for review, highlighting issues to be resolved and preparing adjusting entries as required
Prepare monthly accruals and Journal entries for completion of monthly close for related entities
Maintain the capital asset sub-ledger on a timely basis, ensuring amortization is recorded to General Ledger
Complete intercompany account reconciliations on a timely manner
Complete bank reconciliations on a timely basis, ensuring that all related bank entries are posted on a timely basis
Perform job cost analysis
Assist budgeting and forecasting
Annual audit through preparation of schedules and supporting document
Prepare GST and Source remittances
2009.10 ~ 2010.06 Accountant
Only accountant hired to manage the new start company
Prepare period end financial statement
Prepare GST and Source remittances
Payroll, AP and AR
2007.05~2009.10 Accountant, Morgan Construction and Environmental Ltd, Acheson, AB
Create and perform Labor Performance Management(Morgan Accountability & Control Structure)
Perform Payroll, AP and AR assistance
Assists in the monthly closing process
Providing accurate accounting support to the senior management
Monthly Equipment Meter Hours Update
Equipment Set up and maintenance
2006.05~2007.04 Accounting Co-op, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Syncrude Canada Ltd, Fort McMurray, AB (Contract) (SAP experience)
Processing and attesting payment information to employees and/or contractors
Perform invoice billing reconciliations
Receive and process expense claim as request
Communicate and information requests with Procurement Contract Administrator and contractor, etc.
EDUCATION
Obtained CMA designation
Bachelor of Management – Accounting, University of Lethbridge – Lethbridge, AB
Diploma in Business Administration – Accounting, SAIT – Calgary, AB
SKILLS
Computer skills:
Oracle, SAP, Timberline, Maestro and QuickBooks
Excel: Subtotal function, Sort function, Filter function, PivotTables and AutoSave
Word: Auto Text, Equation Editor, Placing & Sizing Graphics and Shortcut Keys
PowerPoint: professional looking presentations and slide shows
INTERESTS / HOBBIES
Involved in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, badminton, table tennis, baseball, bowling and swimming