LEO RODRIGUES 905-***-****

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Mississauga, ON, L5M 8A5

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Statements & Management Reporting

A/R, A/P & G/L Account Analysis

Inventory Management and Reconciliation

Strategic & Financial Analysis

Automated Financial Systems and Business software

Regulatory Compliance

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant (India)

Diploma ERP Information Systems Analyst

In-depth knowledge of maintaining financial statements

Proficient in generating and analyzing profitability, accounts receivable/payable reports

Liaison with line managers and auditors, assisted the preparation of financial statements

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP’s), IFRS

Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communications skills

Effective time management, ability to manage concurrent conflicting duties.

Computer proficient: Microsoft Office, SAP-FI, CO, HR, MM, SD & BI Modules, Great Plains, SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports. Oracle Data Warehouse & Cognos 8

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Accountant Ruetgers Canada Inc. . Dec 2016 to Mar 2018

• Managing sales and rebate reconciliations, daily cash balances and inventory reporting

• Managing the fixed asset module

• Bank account reconciliations, weekly cash flow projections, QST/HST returns, employee deduction

remittances, fixed asset accounting

• Assisting month end close and financial statement preparation, providing audit requirements

• Create ad hoc reports and provide analysis as requested

General Accountant Wieland-Electric Inc . (Contract) Jun 2016 to Nov 2016

Managed A/R and A/P accounting and reconciliations

Loading invoices on customer websites

Researching and resolving billing disputes, credit reference checks for new accounts

Collection calls for outstanding dues

Bank reconciliations – Canadian & US accounts

General Ledger Account reconciliations and month end reporting

Create ad hoc reporting and provide analysis as requested

Contract Support Analyst Alcon Canada Inc. (Contract)Feb 2015 to May 2016

Setup and maintain customer rebate accounts and accruals in accordance with the supporting sales agreement to ensure contract compliance and adherence to SOX controls.

Accurate and timely validation and calculation of customer rebates.

Generate reporting for sales and resolve rebate disputes or inquiries to ensure customer satisfaction.

Recording Equipment billing

Account reconciliations and month end reporting

Create ad hoc reporting and provide analysis as requested

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Assistant Controller OE Quality Friction Inc. May 2011 to Jan 2015

Managed month end/year-end close and financial statement preparation

Assisted operational management to resolve variances

Trained and managed a staff of 3 responsible for A/R, A/P and Payroll.

Supervised and audited bank account reconciliations, AP & AR reconciliations.

Monitoring Capital Asset Schedule & Depreciation, month end fx revaluations

Monitoring Inventory and valuations

Maximized recovery of GST/HST filings.

Oversaw external audit process and provided all necessary worksheets/data

SAP Accountant K- Swiss Canada Inc. Feb 2010 to May 2011

(Contract)Feb 2009 to Sep 2009

Preparation of month end/year-end financial statements.

Resolving variances with operational management.

Managed A/R and A/P accounting and reconciliations

Tracking customer discount and rebates, freight on imports.

Preparation and filing of Custom Duty returns and maximizing recovery of GST/HST.

Supervised and audited Bank Reconciliations- Canadian accounts.

Managed inventories and valuations.

Management Accountant ABX Logistics (Canada) Inc Jun 2008 to Sep 2008

Preparation of month end financial statements.

Managed A/R and A/P accounting and reconciliations

Supervised and audited bank account reconciliations

SAP User Control Specialist (Contract) Bell Canada Jun 2007 to Apr 2008

Periodic review of users of roles and composites under SOX

Processing user change requests

Ensuring segregation of duties are adhered to when users are given additional roles and composites

Attestation of users of roles and composites

Special projects –restricting access to SM30, SM35 & SE16 transactions

Accounting Analyst Bill 198(Contract) Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd Sep 2006 to Mar 2007

Scoped accounts covering different businesses process assessments

Assigned assertion risk levels, identified significant accounts with high risks and key controls to

mitigate risks involved

Used limited control testing for assessing Certification Key Controls

Documented changes in internal controls over financial reporting

Financial Analyst (Contract) Brafasco Canada –Home Depot Company Jul 2006 to Sep 2006

Prepared monthly reconciliation of revenue and balance sheet items in Excel templates

Reconciled Inter company, inventory, receivables payables and bank accounts

Reviewed financial statements for completeness and accuracy

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Work Experience in India

Finance Manager/ Accounts Wanbury Ltd, Mumbai Aug 2005 to Apr 2006

Highlights

Successfully implemented SAP within timeframe of 6 months

Obtained auditor’s review of financial statements with zero notes

Finance Manager/ Accounts Abhishek Infotech Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai Aug 2004 to Jul 2005

Highlights

Managed and controlled UK & US project related financials

Finance Manager/ Accounts Spanco Telesystems & Solutions Ltd., Mumbai Aug 2002 to Jul 2004

Highlights

Managed and controlled all UK, US & Indian project related financials

Chief Accounts Manager The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd., Mumbai

Highlights

Reduction of lead time for Monthly, Quarterly, Half yearly & yearly finalization of accounts

Internal Auditor Duncan International (I) Ltd, Mumbai

Highlights

Managed internal audits, investigations and ad hoc reviews of companies in the group

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai evaluated as equivalent to 4 years Canadian Bachelor

of Commerce by University of Toronto

Taxation Course –Level 7, H & R Block, Canada

Diploma in Microsoft Office – National Institute of Information Technology, Mumbai

Associate Member - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

SAP Courses- FI, CO, HR, MM, SD & BI, Crystal Reports, SQL Server Reporting Services,

Oracle Data Warehouse, Cognos 8 - Toronto College of Technology, Canada

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