Leena Fernandes

*** ********** *****, *******, ** M1V 2E2 C: 416-***-**** acxscy@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCE PROFESSIONAL WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE IN ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A dynamic and resourceful finance professional excelling at designing efficient quality control procedures and maintaining

sound internal controls. Seasoned Controller with a track record of dependability and a reputation for integrity. An Accounting specialist who works quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Extensive knowledge of SAP, Accpac, Sage 300, Reporting, Business Intelligence and other finance applications. Working knowledge in Payroll, General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Project Job Costing, HST/GST returns, Remittances of Corporate taxes, Government submissions

Seeking a challenging position with a progressive organization, providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement, where I can effectively utilize my education, experience and acquired skills to mutual advantage.

CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Commerce

Accounts payable specialist

Worked with SAP, ACCPAC and Oracle Software.

Expertise in invoice and payment transactions

Good Interpersonal and customer service skills.

Fixed assets reporting familiarity

MS Office Suite, Sage 300.

Account reconciliation

SAP expertise

Invoice coding familiarity

Advanced bookkeeping skills

Expert in GAAP and statutory reporting

Superior attention to detail

Strong communication skills

CAREER PROGRESS

ABM RESEARCH LTD, Toronto

Controller, November 2012 to Current

Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including updating accounting records, monitoring bank accounts, completing monthly reconciliations, AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Ledger.

Manage the daily operations of the accounting department to ensure a high level of accuracy.

Monitor billing cycle and Accounts Receivable and resolve outstanding items.

Manage filing of HST/GST returns, remittances for Corporate taxes, Payroll, EHT, ETD and WSIB payments.

Oversee payroll and benefit administration.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.

Keep updates of the Corporate card holders’ details.

Communicate with bank to set up wire transfers and resolve payment issues such as stop payments, trace EFT's, etc.

Post journal entries for month end and year end process.

Prepare year end working papers for external auditors.

Ensure timely payments of both provincial and federal taxes.

Maintain cash flow projections to provide recommendations for strategic growth.

Prepare Monthly Financial Statements.

Perform and document monthly review and reconciliation of Balance Sheet.

ABM RESEARCH LTD, Toronto

Corporate Book-Keeper and Accountant Jan 2005 to Oct 2012

Complete End to End AP and AR experience within an ERP automated environment.

Experience within a high volume Accounts Payable environment.

Process payable invoices and Visa card statements, employee and management expenses.

Preparing monthly account reconciliations, general ledgers and financial statements.

Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Entered financial information and payments to guarantee that employees and vendors were paid accurately and on time.

Maintained computer and physical filing systems, ensuring accessibility of data.

Monthly bank reconciliations

Performing ad hoc analysis as required.

Customer Service Representative, November 20014 to 04/2005

H & R Block, Toronto (Part Time) – Eglington Square

Responding to incoming customer inquiries about taxes

Outbound calling to customers for scheduling appointments to prepare income tax returns

Responsible for conducting and accurately preparing personal income tax returns and electronically filing tax returns

Provide customer service and achieve targets

Accounts Executive, 05/1996 to 02/2002

ISKCON, Mumbai

Organize and prepare vendor invoices for posting in SAP.

Process petty cash requests from various departments and reconciliation of expenses through petty cash.

Ensure proper authorizations and vendor coding prior to posting.

Answer vendor calls with follow up for payment status and request for vendor updates in SAP.

General office duties include faxing/filing/teamwork assistance to the senior management.

Count Cash and prepare bank deposits.

Computing salaries and bonuses for staff

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Commerce: Accounting, 1992

Diploma in Computer Management

Income Tax Preparation - Level 1 (H and R Block)

Income Tax Preparation - Level 2A (H and R Block)

Advanced certification in Excel-Seneca college

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