Accounting Sales
Resume:
Yousef Derjal
CPA, CA, MBA
Oakville, ON L6L1T8
(647) 649- 3006
*******@*****.***
PROFILE
An astute financial and project management professional with extensive experience driving profitability, strategic organizational growth and a proven track record of improving operational processes. I am a highly analytical, detail oriented, goal driven and influential team member leveraging multiple years of expertise in Canadian/US taxation, auditing, community service and accounting, serving high net worth clientele; individuals and corporations.
EXPERIENCE
Baity Corp., Oakville, ON – Controller
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
●Ensure that accounts payable are paid and accounts receivables are collected in timely manner.
●Process payroll in a timely manner and issue complete financial statements.
●Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed.
●Maintain the chart of accounts and a system of controls over accounting transactions.
●Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
●Create detailed budget and prepare cost benefit analysis for the project.
●Maintain detailed record of all financial and accounting activities.
●Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
●Ensure compliance with tax and other financial regulations.
●Lead the team to complete project within estimated time and budget.
●Certify and issue progress payments for the architect, engineers, and trades.
●Collaborate with architects and engineers for permit acquisition and administer proposals, project scope, budget resources, scheduling, and ensure work meets code compliance.
●Negotiate pricing and finalizing contracts of all the project related parties.
Class Furniture, Doha, Qatar – Finance Manager
MAY 2014 - DECEMBER 2016
●Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate of achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
●Processed payroll in a timely manner and release complete financial statements.
●Ensured that periodic bank reconciliations are completed and maintained the chart of accounts.
●Calculated and issued financial and operating metrics.
●Recommended benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the company operations.
●Calculated variances from the budget and reported significant issues to management.
●Monitored debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
●Hired, trained, and retained skilled accounting staff.
●Reviewed monthly G/L and semi-annual F/S and ensured their compliance with year-end filings.
●Prepared monthly and yearly budgets and adjusted them where necessary.
●Approved wire-transfer payments to international suppliers, cheques to local suppliers, and payroll register payments to employees.
●Monitored inventory level to ensure continuity of sales.
●Studied the competitors’ pricing and ensured that our products were priced competitively.
●Held regular meetings with sales team to ensure targets were achieved and developed sales strategies to generate new business.
●Attended international furniture exhibitions to open new business channels and negotiated better pricing and credit terms with suppliers.
PwC, Calgary, AB - Senior Tax Associate
JANUARY 2013 - MARCH 2014
●Reviewed Canadian personal tax returns "T1s" and US personal tax returns "1040s".
●Prepared tax settlement and cross border payroll calculations to minimize potential tax losses.
●Performed departure and arrival consultations with expatriates prior to international assignments.
●Helped with the training and development of co-op students and supervised junior associates on different engagements.
●Mentored students going through the CPA/CA program and helped them with understanding accounting technical concepts.
●Conducted research on different tax issues and remained up to date on all changes to tax laws.
●Acted as a liaison between clients and Canadian and US tax authorities, and as a client contact for several client programs to answer assignees’ questions.
●Understood and implemented Canadian GAAP and IFRS frameworks
●Performed internal control and substantive testing.
●Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to seniors and managers.
●Proposed adjusting journal entries and discussed audit findings with clients.
●Received an “exceeding expectations” rating on annual performance evaluation.
KPMG, Calgary, AB - Staff Accountant
JANUARY 2011 - DECEMBER 2012
●Conducted comprehensive financial audits and reviews using agreed-upon procedures.
●Understood and implemented Canadian GAAP and IFRS frameworks
●Performed NTR and review engagements solely on small clients
●Prepared PBC (Provided by Client) lists and confirmation requests.
●Documented audit procedures and cross-reference work papers.
●Performed analytical procedures/analyses to detect unusual financial statement relationships.
●Created management representation letter comments and recommendations and draft audit reports for management review.
●Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review the company's financial performance.
Deloitte & Touché, Halifax, NS - Tax Analyst
JANUARY 2009 - DECEMBER 2010
●Prepared complex Canadian “T1s”, US “1040s” personal income tax returns.
●Prepared “T5s”, “T4s”, “T3s”, and “T2s”, and other tax compliance filings.
●Prepared cross border payroll calculations and gross up calculations for mobile employees with international responsibilities.
●Assisted clients in their dealings with various Canadian and US tax authorities.
●Helped with the training and development of co-op students and took on responsibilities of a senior analyst, which resulted in being awarded a "Strong Performer" on annual performance evaluation.
●Conducted research on different tax issues and remained up to date on all changes to tax laws.
●Reached out to customers to verify information and follow up on issues.
EDUCATION
Schulich School of Business, Toronto, ON - MBA: General Management
2018
Chartered Accountants of Alberta, Calgary, AB - Chartered Accountant "CPA,CA": Accounting
2015
Project Management Institute, Halifax, NS - CAPM: Project Management
2012
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS - Bachelor of Commerce Degree (CO-OP): Accounting and Finance
2009
College of the North Atlantic Qatar, Doha, Qatar - Diploma of Business Management: Accounting
2006
SKILLS
●Client Relations
●Leadership
●Self-motivated
●Organizational Skills
●Interpersonal Skills
●Time Management
●Strategic Management
●Problem-solving
●Detail-oriented
●Analytical Skills
●Numerical Aptitude
●Negotiation
●MS Office/Tax Softwares
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
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