Financial Analyst Reporting

Magdalene Lileima Aruna

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalene-lileima-aruna-3bb90a109 Toronto, Ontario

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with 9+ years of accounting and audit experience across international organizations. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and grant accounting. Adept with IFRS, US GAAP, and ERP systems including SAP, QuickBooks, and Sage. Recently completed postgraduate studies in Financial Services – Investment Analysis. Seeking an accounting role to leverage a strong foundation in compliance, reporting, and financial analysis.

SKILLS

• Financial Reporting and Analysis (IFRS, US GAAP)

• General Ledger and Reconciliation

• ERP Systems: SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, Acumatica

• Payroll & Tax Compliance (GST, WSIB, EHT)

• Financial Statement Preparation and Audits

• Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling

• Team Leadership and Communication

Professional Experience

Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

Professional Mixing Equipment Inc. Brampton, ON Canada May 2024 – October 2024

• Managed payroll reports and monthly reconciliations with 100% accuracy.

• Handled CRA filings including GST, WSIB, and EHT.

• Oversaw AP/AR functions ensuring timely collections and disbursements.

Accounting Volunteer

World Wireless Solutions Inc. Toronto, ON Canada December 2023 – March 2024

• Led monthly accounting closures and bank reconciliations in QuickBooks.

• Maintained accurate ledgers and AP/AR tracking.

Financial Accountant

FG-GOLD, Sierra Leone December 2022 – July 2023

• Delivered timely financial statements and management reports.

• Managed payroll and vendor accounts across 100+ suppliers.

Grant Accountant

World Hope International, Sierra Leone August 2021 – November 2022

• Ensured donor fund compliance and timely grant reporting.

• Trained team in grant budgeting and system procedures.

Finance and Grant Accountant

Plan International, Girls Education Challenge Project, Sierra Leone March 2020– July 2021

• Oversaw reporting and forecasting for a $13M DFID project.

• Led budget alignment across seven partner NGOs.

Senior Audit Associate

Baker Tilly, Sierra Leone October 2018 – March 2020

• Executed IFRS-compliant audits for multinational clients.

• Reviewed junior auditors’ work and advised on internal control risks.

Audit Associate KPMG, Sierra Leone July 2015 – October 2018 Audit Trainee KPMG, Sierra Leone January 2015 – June 2015

• Conducted financial audits, reviewed controls, and prepared financial statements.

• Documented findings using eAudit tools.

EDUCATION

George Brown College – Financial Services, Investment Analysis (September 2024 – April 2025) ACCA UK – ACCA Program (Stage 3 Ongoing)

IPAM University of Sierra Leone – BSc. Hons in Applied Accounting (September 2010 – August 2014)

CERTIFICATION

• ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business

• Foundations in Financial Modeling - FMI Foundations

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