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Narjes Dalilian
Derwood, MD *****
202-***-**** • *.********@*****.*** • www.linkedin.com/in/narjesdalilian Accountant
Driven Accountant savvy in leadership and streamlining processes in high-pressure environments Dynamic Accountant with proven track record in technical and operational accounting within large multi-division organizations. Expertise in full-cycle accounting with ability to meet strict deadlines. Core Competencies:
Full Cycle Accounting Leadership Skills Process Streamlining
General Ledger Problem Solving/Issue Resolution Real Estate Accounting
Cash Projection Cross-Functional Communication Property Group Accounting
Budgeting Time Management IT/Automotive/Retail Industry Savvy Professional Experience
Quadreal Property Group, Vancouver, BC
Accountant, March 2019 – March 2020
Oversaw all aspects of accounting for development projects for property group of $37.6B portfolio spanning 23 cities in 17 countries. Set up and managed projects in accounting system’s job cost, from budgets and costs incurred to committed costs and projected final costs. Efficiently coded and tracked invoices to ensure timely payment. Handled real estate commission calculations, compliance and payment, and GST returns. Liaised with Development and Finance on projected cash needs for all projects from pre=construction phase through completion. Prepared costing and profit reporting for individual residential unit sales. Assisted in design and implementation of internal controls for development activity. Generated monthly financial reports and analysis of financial results and operating metrics. Selected Projects & Achievements:
Effectively gauged committed costs and projected final costs relative to changes in contracts and commitments, resulting in clarity in financial statements and increased efficiency in internal control by 50%.
Key contributor in migration and validation of accounting data in new system (Yardi), providing reports to Controller and Vice president ahead of deadline and increasing AP cycle efficiency by 45%. Bryce A. Clark & Associates Ltd, Vancouver, BC
Accountant, April 2018 – November 2018
Generated personal and corporate tax returns for varied client base for company of 300 clients and $600K annual revenue, including GST, PST and WCB returns, issuing T5, T4 and T3 slips and tax summaries, and preparing client year-end financial statements. Managed A/P and handled reconciliations as well as journal entries into automated accounting software. Responsible for payroll processing including deductions and remittance. Communicated effectively with clients, colleagues and government agencies. Assisted clients in resolving Canada Revenue Agency income tax reviews and related issues.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
Adroitly troubleshot and resolved tax queries for multiple customers, receiving five client complimentary letters and establishing positive client rapport.
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Initiated paperless accounting documentation and decreased paper consumption by 70%.
Significantly expedited A/R cycle and bank and financial statement reconciliation. TJX Canada, Vancouver, BC
Sales Coordinator, March 2016 – September 2016
Responsible for efficient merchandising and accurately controlling inventory for retail store of 25 employees and
$900Kin sales revenue weekly. Managed 4 sales associates. Engaged in direct communication and sales with 50-100 customers daily. Oversaw product pricing, markdown processing and adjustments. Selected Projects & Achievements:
Consistently thrived under pressure situations and met stiff deadlines; achieving 100% target attainment of weekly revenue for department.
Delivered top-notch customer service yielding high-level customer satisfaction. IT Services Corporation, Tehran
Accountant, January 2011 – January 2016
Managed full-cycle accounting, from journal entries, A/R and A/P to reconciliations, fixed asset and inventory accounting. Ensured accurate entry of vendor invoices and timely payment processing. Responsible for General Ledger entries of A/R and cash disbursement batches, updated monthly Prepaid, Fixed Asset and Accrual Schedules, and handled month-end closing procedures.
Selected Projects & Achievements:
Effectively prepared and adjusted journal entries and accruals for periodic closings and implemented new procedures and detailed schedules, reducing monthly closing time by 30%.
Consistently met monthly accounting deadlines.
Technical Proficiencies
Software Yardi Voyager, PC7, JDE, QuickBooks, Sage, Case Ware, Jazzit, T1&T2 Tax, MS Office Education
Chartered Professional Accountant, Western School of Business, Vancouver, BC (Expected Graduation 2022) Diploma, Professional Accounting, BCIT, Vancouver, BC (2018) Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Qazvin International University, Tehran, Iran Volunteer Experience
Income Tax Program Volunteer, Canada Revenue Agency, Vancouver, BC - Assist senior citizens in completing income tax forms; received Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of National Revenue Certifications
Certification, Financial Analysis Course, Sharif University Group, Tehran, Iran, Jul 2015