Manager Financial Analyst

Rahim Kharasee

** ******** ********, ********, **, L6V 2A8

Phone: 647-***-****; Email: *****.********@*****.*** PROFILE

An experienced accounting and finance professional, currently in the process of obtaining the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with firm work ethics. Innovative and passionate about process efficiency. Accurately perform a broad range of functions in fast paced environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Reporting - IFRS & US GAAP Operational Risk Management

Internal Controls Project Management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel)

Team work and Communication

ERP (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Sage300 & Quick books) WORK EXPERIENCE

General Ledger Analyst (Aug 2017 to Feb 2020)

Innovative Food Brands Ltd. (Teriyaki and Chopped Leaf Restaurant Chains)

• Analyzed of Food Cost Control reports by Region;

• Analyzed of Monthly third party, Online, and In-store Sales and number of transactions to determine performance of Stores;

• Financial Benchmarking of Corporate and Franchise stores;

• Prepared estimates, forecasts, Cash flow analysis, Various ad-hoc analysis and special projects;

• Prepared cost/benefit analysis and reconciled of construction projects. Developed planning systems and utilize it to monitor and control project schedules and costs;

• Developed, organized, and compiled financial and performance data, and Analyze expenses and financial forecasts;

• Finalized journal entries and bank account reconciliations to ensure their accuracy and completeness of Monthly closing (Including Inventory and Costing related);

• Maintenance of chart of accounts;

• Developed short and long range product & product family profit forecasts and projections;

• Assisted Controller with preparation and maintenance of audit working papers;

• Prepared various inter-company, income statement, balance sheet account reconciliations and updating flux;

• Tracked and updated data for vendor rebates programs;

• Reconciled biweekly payroll for employees and Coordinating with ADP on Payroll processing and remittances;

• Analyzed and investigated variances while identifying risks and opportunities of assigned P&L lines;

• Monthly filing of HST returns;

• Monitored compliance in respect of financial controls, policies, procedures, and authorizations;

• Prepared and analyzed Inventory and analyzing other COGS expenses;

• Assisted VP Finance in preparation of Annual Budget and Analysis of actual verses forecast;

• Monitored Departmental expenses against budgets and make short and medium term financial projections. Accomplishments

• Introduced Food Store cost control reports using Macros;

• Introduced various analyses to monitor and improve operational efficiencies and sales at individual Restaurant level and overall company level;

• Minimized Month end closing to 12 days from 20 days. Accounting Analyst – Supply Chain (Nov 2016 to May 2017) Tim Hortons

• Inventory reconciliation between SAP and DLX;

• Calculated and accrued rebates at month end;

• Assisted Manager in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory;

• Monitored inventory movement, highlighting problem areas, such as obsolescence, and expired items.;

• Reconciled inventory detail records to the general ledger;

• Prepared monthly journal entries at month end to record provisions, accruals, and adjusting entries;

• Ensured all balance sheet and P&L accounts are being reconciled;

• Assigned risk ratings to high-risk account reconciliations due early in the close cycle to identify any potential problems;

• Reviewed the unidentified differences and post the necessary adjustments while the accounting period is still open;

• Assisted in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory valuation. Accomplishments

• Minimized Month end closing to 3 days from 5 days through Automation of various tasks. Rahim Kharasee 647-***-****; *****.********@*****.*** Intermediate Accountant (Jan 2016 to Sep 2016)

JanMar Sales Ltd.

• Ensured all invoices are appropriately approved, coded and processed;

• Identified opportunities for and applied early payment discounts;

• Reconciled vendor statements, follow-up and resolved issues with invoices;

• Processed accounts payable transaction uploads to the General Ledger;

• Prepared and processed month-end journal entries and accruals;

• Maintained filing of invoices and other supporting documentation;

• Prepared income statement accounts and prepared appropriate adjustments/accruals (month-end journal entries);

• Cross-trained in A/R, G/L processing and act as backup when necessary;

• Assisted Controller in preparation of Annual budget, and quarterly forecasts;

• Provided meaningful analysis, review financial results compared to budget and forecast on a monthly and quarterly basis;

• Liaised with suppliers and ensured that invoices are processed after three-way matching and cheques paid according to contract;

• Assisted in creating, analyzing and updating financial statements, A/P aging reports, and other financial reports;

• Prepared various inter-company, income statement, balance sheet account reconciliations, and Bank Reconciliation;

• Prepared audit worksheets and assisted during the annual audit;

• Circulated invoices for authorized signatures and processed invoices into SAP. Accomplishments

• Minimized rebate calculations time from 2 days to 4 hours using Pivot table. Inventory Supervisor (Oct 2014 to Oct 2015)

Wireless DNA Inc.

• Conducted regular stock audits on a weekly basis and resolved discrepancies. Drove delivery truck in absence of drivers;

• Assisted Manager in the cycle count/physical inventories and inventory role forward;

• Co-ordinated closely with warehouse and supply chain to ensure inventory records are correctly updated;

• Assisted Manager in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory;

• Assisted with the purchasing process in accordance with established practices;

• Developed inventory analysis reports and analyzing variances;

• Reconciled Inventory purchased during the month with Fido and Rogers invoices to highlight discrepancies;

• Initiated weekly Purchase Orders through forecasting and planning for company’s 35 Fido & Rogers Stores;

• Supervised and supported warehouse staff in receiving, checking and putting away stock quickly and accurately;

• Supervised and supported warehouse staff in daily inbound or outbound warehouse operations;

• Monitored, recommended & implemented process improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness and productivity of department;

• Supervised and supported warehouse staff to Pick and pack orders quickly and accurately;

• Identified freight moving at incorrect weight, classification, returns and customer Pick-Ups;

• Assisted staff with any financial inquiries Purchasing tasks;

• Performed administrative functions printing delivery receipts, manifest shipments on a trailer, billing freight bills, trace shipments, etc. Accomplishments

• Minimized inventory carrying cost and saved about $100,000 per month through weekly stock balancing;

• Cleared 90% of old stock using FIFO costing method and developed efficient Inventory Aging Reports. EDUCATION

• Pursuing Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) – PEP level student 2016 - to date

• Associate Public Finance Accountant, Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants – Member 2012 - 2014

• Masters in Commerce 2008 – 2012

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