Irfan Khan, CPA, CGA, FCCA

Ajax, Ontario, L*T *A* • 647-***-**** • acxtgj@r.postjobfree.com

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Senior Accountant with over 10 years of delivering expert accounting services to organizations. Strong financial management experience and technical accounting knowledge. Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management. Adept at preparing financial accounts for medium sized businesses, performing audits, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Financial Reporting • Month/Year-End Journal Entries • Budget Coordination • Financial System Implementation

Forecasting • Account Research and Analysis • SAP FICO Implementation • Epicor Implementation

Technology: Microsoft Office Suite • SAP FICO • EPICOR • JD Edwards • QuickBooks • SAGE Line 50

Streamline • IRIS • Viztopia

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Set-up budget to actual reports as requested by department heads which resulted in increased use of reports and quicker turnaround for decision makers

Implemented SAP FICO and EPICOR ERP systems

Increased productivity and efficiency through automating accounting processes.

Initiated and executive the creation of the firm’s payroll department from conception to delivery.

Implemented business and process strategies to triple payroll scheme clients from 20 to 90+ within 4 years.

Developed client accounts and devised additional services to generate supplementary revenue stream.

Identifies audit issues and develops solutions to improve processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CardioMed Supplies Inc., Canada 2012 – 2016

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Reports directly to the Director of Finance. Maintained the integrity of the accounting system by ensuring that accounting transactions are correctly posted and financial and management reports are produced on a timely basis. Prepares balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; verifying the accuracy and completeness of all monthly and quarterly reports.

Pioneered the implementation of Epicor system in the company.

Successfully closes month-end process within three business days.

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation and variance analysis to discuss with management.

Plays key role in product development by executing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and strategic plans.

Collaborates with research and development staff with product cost and profit margin calculation.

Supported sales department through the preparation of monthly cash flow and sales forecasts.

Conducted audits alongside Quality System Manger to evaluate system documentation, quality system processes, and product costing.

Prepares various ad hoc reports, variance analysis, commission for sales representatives, and inventory adjustments.

Prepares sales forecasting for the company and develops budgets for various departments.

Prepares and files HST returns and corporation taxes year-end filing.

Serves as lead contact for general ledger account inquiries and conducts account analysis for audit.

Flintham Mackenzie, England 2007 – 2012

Senior Accountant / Auditor

Implemented accounting solutions to issues related to financial instruments business combination, impairment analyses of non-current assets, lease accounting, revenues, cash flow statements, intangible assets, and valuation of associates and joint ventures.

Prepared tax returns for individuals and small to medium sized businesses.

Performed audits, identified deficiencies within business processes, and recommended solutions for improvement.

Analyzed financial statements to assess overall reasonability, completeness, and adequacy of the note disclosure.

Drafted Management Letter and Senior Managers opinion summary.

Reviewed financial and operational processes, identified internal control weaknesses, and provided recommendation to mitigate risk for clients.

Raffingers Stuart, England 2003 – 2007

Senior Accountant / Auditor

Oversaw the daily production and analysis of profit and loss / balance sheet reports for the trading company. Conducted month-end closing processes including general ledger entries, balance sheet substantiation, profit and loss reporting, and inventory price verification.

Performed control testing for Management Control Assessments (MCA) Processes.

Identified and communicated issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to risks.

Enhanced processes and controls through identification and testing of re-engineering processes.

Developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practice.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

CPA,CGA, ACCA

VOLUNTEER WORK

School Governor, London, UK

EDUCATION

Chartered Professional Accountant

Association of Chartered Certified Accountant

Bachelor of Commerce

INTERESTS

Cricket, Soccer, Fishing, Travel

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