Customer Service Accounting

Seeking Accounting position where I can contribute my expertise and experience background in Finance, Accounting and Business Administration towards actively supporting the success of a progressive organization offering opportunities for growth

6+ years Canadian working experience in Accounting, Business Administration and Customer Service

Certified in Canadian Payroll, ACCPAC, Simply Accounting and QuickBooks & Completed Diploma in Business Administration

Completed Bachelor of Applied Business (International Accounting and Finance Degree)- Level 3 CGA Completed and eligible to write International Accounting Accreditation exam and become accredited with an ACCA

Currently enrolled in CGA PACE Level

Have a working experience with Raiser’s Edge Program, CLI and SAP

Strong Analytical skills, Detailed oriented & Fast learner with Accounting concept

Can readily adapt to new professional settings/ Industries and adeptly acquire and apply new skills and knowledge toward supporting company goals

Efficient with Microsoft Office Suite ( Words, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Strong Communication, Interpersonal and negotiation skills

Fluent in 5 Languages: English, Kiswahili, Gujrati, Urdu and Hindi

Current CPR C and First Aid Training Certified

Senior Accounts Payable January 2015 – Present

Purolator (Freight Organisation)

Complete payment and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances

Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries

Paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos

Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

Prepare analysis of accounts and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues maintain vendor files

Assist with month end closing

Calculate and verify charges on invoices and confirms accuracy, recalculates when required and check for payment status and verify payment terms.

Enforce internal control policies by processing only those invoices that are properly authorized for payment according to the DOA Policy. Contact approvers and requesters if approval level is invalid.

Accounts Payable October 2014 – December 2014

Purolator (Freight Organisation)

Complete payment and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances

Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries

Paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; scheduling checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos

Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions

Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries

Prepare analysis of accounts and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues maintain vendor files

assist with month end closing

Senior Accountant May 2012 – September 2014

IR-Canada (Not-for-profit Organisation)

Oversaw the end-to-end reporting process to ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial data and analysis for various business purposes which may include: budgeting, forecasting, trending, planning and decision-making

Prepared regulatory packages including the annual charity T3010 filing; HST Rebates, review and approve other regulatory filings and also ensure compliance with government agencies and their rules and regulations

Lead financial close activities (monthly, quarterly and yearly), including system close, working papers, financial analysis and multiple annual audits

Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers using Simply Accounting

Prepared accounts payable, cheques, accounts receivable and invoices. Collect on accounts receivable as required

Prepared payroll for the timely & accurate delivery of hourly and also salaried payroll and complete and submit related tax remittance and complete Annual T4 filing

Maintained appropriate administration of employee’s benefit, recordkeeping and reporting

Oversaw all banking, deposit and revenue collection procedures for the Division

Provided consultation and expertise to internal clients by understanding business needs and determining appropriate solutions

Lead and engage the finance team in the seamless delivery of quality and efficient finance services to customer

Identified, assessed and lead process improvement initiatives to streamline, automate and improve business practises and finance operations

Developed trust and credibility, which builds solid working relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with other departments as required to address needs

Proactively seeking new system functionalities to increase efficiencies and partner closely with IT and others to implement system enhancements

Fostered continuous learning and enhance the awareness and understanding of organizational financial information by ensuring it is relevant and useful for the end user

Designed, communicated and enforced sound accounting policies and internal controls

Developed and maintained expertise in existing systems and technology, and continuously share knowledge with the others through training and mentoring

Maintained appropriate internal controls to ensure accuracy of information

Accounting & Administrative Assistant February 2009 – May 2011

Accountmac Inc (Public Accounting Firm)

Computed taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables

Prepared or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses

Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum

Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances

Reviewed financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns

Furnished taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.

Checked data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures

Established and build relationships with customers

Provided reception/customer service by answering telephones, greeting visitors, provide general information to clients and the public in person and by the telephone

Accounting & Administrative Assistant September 2008 – December 2009

Alican Electric Inc (Construction Industry)

Established and build relationships with customers, which assisted in the successful collection of significant accounts receivables, successfully resolved 75% debt collection by efficiently negotiating with debtors

Traced and located debtors and notified debtors of overdue accounts by phone and email

Coded, totalled, batched, entered, verified and reconciled transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheques requisition, and bank statement in a ledger or computer system

Prepared tax returns and performed other general bookkeeping services

Provided receptionist/customer services by answering telephones, greeting visitors, providing general/routine information to clients and the public in person and by telephone

Designed new format of timesheets for employees which helped increase accuracy of record keeping

Calculated and prepared cheques for payrolls, Utility bills, government tax and other bills

Effectively communicated with government authorities in regards to any business matters

Completed and submitted tax remittance forms, worker’s compensation forms, pension contribution forms

Calculated, prepared and issued documents related to accounts such a bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements

Completed all purchasing requisitions in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy for program codes, amounts and signatures

Maintained office activities, schedules appointments, calendars, respond to inquiries, handle correspondence, process documents, verify information, and provided full range of secretarial services

Certified General Accountant Program-PACE Level

May 2014 - Present

Bachelor of Applied Business (International Accounting & Finance Degree), Seneca College: Level 3 CGA Completed

January 2009 – May 2012

ACCA Certificate – Association of Chartered Certifies Accountant

August 2008 – January 2009

Income Tax Assessment Course, Softron Institute, Mississauga

January 2009 – February 2009

ACCA Certificate (Part 1 & 2), Financial Training Center, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

January 2007 – July 2008

ABE Business Administration Diploma, Financial Training Center, Dar es salaam, Tanzania

January 2002 – June 2002

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