Senior bookkeeper

Raafat Asad

519-***-**** *************.*@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Accounting Assistant with over 5 years of experience in financial management, tax preparation, and office administration. Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, NetSuite, and various accounting and tax software. Adept at managing full- cycle bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Strong mathematical skills combined with excellent communication, multitasking, and time management abilities. Unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License with reliable transportation and flexible work hours.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Full-cycle Bookkeeping & Accounting

Tax Preparation (T1 & T2 Filings)

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Bank & Account Reconciliations

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Payroll Processing & Employee Records

Budgeting & Forecasting

Software: QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), Sage 50, NetSuite, DT Max, Microsoft Office

Strong Analytical & Organizational Skills

Effective Communication & Multitasking.

Professional Experience

Senior bookkeeper

Self employed (free lance)

May 2024 – present

Senior bookkeeper as a subcontractor agreement with Accounting business firms. Accountant and Bookkeeper

Trevarren Property Management – Cambridge, ON

April 2023 – April 2024

Managed full-cycle bookkeeping ensuring accurate recording of all financial transactions.

Reconciled accounts payable and receivable, resolving discrepancies promptly.

Performed bank reconciliations, identifying and correcting issues efficiently.

Tracked and documented purchase and sales transactions, maintaining thorough records. Tax Associate, Office Assistant, and Bookkeeper

The Tax Centre – Paris, ON

August 2015 – March 2023

Supported accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, collections, and payments.

Entered and posted transactions for individual and corporate accounts.

Calculated asset depreciation and prepared financial statements.

Managed government remittances including payroll, WSIB, and HST submissions. Prepared personal and corporate tax returns, including year-end documentation.

Verified, allocated, and posted transactions to subsidiary accounts.

Balanced general ledger, prepared trial balances, and reconciled entries.

Developed bookkeeping policies, established a chart of accounts, and improved transaction recording systems.

Prepared monthly financial reports and performed month-end closing procedures.

Processed payroll and maintained employee records (T4 slips). Tax Processor/Associate

H&R Block – Kitchener, ON

January 2017 – June 2017

Filed personal and corporate income tax returns using DT Max software.

Ensured compliance with tax regulations and proper data entry. Education

Bookkeeping Diploma Mississauga Training Centre, Mississauga, ON — 2016

Bachelor of Commerce Ain Shams University.

Additional Information

Unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License & Reliable Vehicle

Flexible with working hours and commute

Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous professional development

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