Senior Financial Analyst

MARY SULAIMAN

Mobile: 289-***-****, Email: *.**********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

●Over 9 years of Accounting/Financial Analyst experience across banking-adjacent, real estate, energy/utilities, and insurance sectors, with a Bachelor of Accounting degree, ACCA membership, and CPA Canada candidacy (final level, 2026).

●Strong background in monthly and quarterly close, forecasting, annual planning, accruals/reclasses, and variance analysis with clear commentary for senior stakeholders, including executive leadership.

●Proven track record preparing tailored financial and management reports, supporting budget development, and partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and business leaders to drive decision-making.

●Experience researching and implementing new accounting processes and controls, and recommending opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.

●Excellent collaborator, comfortable working independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

●Firsthand experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), PeopleSoft, Oracle, SQL, Salesforce, Caseware/Caseview, Yardi Voyager, Power BI, Tableau, QuickBooks, BPC, and other financial/data analysis software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Topron Consulting — October 2023 to present date

(Topron Consulting provides world-class Business and IT Consulting, alongside intensive short-term training programs designed to help you acquire high demand technical, leadership, and IT skills)

Senior Accountant

●Prepare and record journal entries to support monthly and quarterly close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and intercompany transactions.

●Conduct variance analyses, providing clear explanations for significant movements and trends.

●Perform account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and P&L accounts, investigating discrepancies and ensuring proper documentation.

●Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for internal management reporting, external audits, and tax filings.

●Serve as a liaison to other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, Tax, AP, International) on accounting matters with cross-functional impact.

●Document accounting processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and accuracy improvements; propose and implement process enhancements.

●Support accounting integration efforts for mergers, acquisitions, or system implementations.

●Ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP.

●Assist AP teams in resolving accounting and transactional issues when needed.

JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle — August 2022 to September 2023

(JLL helps buy, build, occupy, and invest in a variety of assets including industrial, commercial, retail, residential and hotel real estate. From tech start-ups to global firms, our clients' span industries including banking, energy, healthcare, law, life sciences, manufacturing, and technology)

Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

●Produced standard and ad hoc reports for executive leadership and regulatory bodies.

●Prepared financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal and external requirements.

●Executed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with corporate accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

●Analyzed financial and operational data to deliver actionable insights on performance, compliance, and risk.

●Integrated and validated data across multiple systems to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and audit readiness.

●Drove financial systems enhancements and process improvements, including automation and reporting optimization.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to ensure aligned reporting practices.

●Coordinated with internal and external auditors, providing timely and accurate audit support.

●Managed complex accounting and reporting activities independently, applying sound judgment and problem-solving skills.

Enbridge Gas — April 2021 to August 2022

(Enbridge Gas is Canada's largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario, with a more than 170-year history of providing safe and reliable service to customers)

Accountant Analyst (Contract)

●Delivered monthly analysis, management reporting, and forecasts for compressor fuel and customer-supplied fuel to Energy Services and FP&A.

●Participated in cross-functional meetings (Gas Supply, Regulatory, Finance) to review QRAM calculations and forecast balances for OEB filings.

●Analyzed cost of gas deferral accounts (upstream transportation, fuel, and commodity), collaborating with the Gas Supply team to ensure accurate inputs and transaction processing.

●Prepared month-end journal entries, including inventory reconciliation adjustments, heat value adjustments, and intercompany reclassifications.

●Completed monthly account reconciliations across multiple balance sheet accounts.

●Supported the preparation of Canadian financial, regulatory, and tax reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to stakeholders.

●Prepared and filed government remittances, including HST returns and payments.

●Conducted accounting research and assessed the impact of new or updated accounting standards.

●Maintained and updated internal control documentation and ensured adherence to SOX controls.

Brookfield Properties — September 2019 to August 2020

(Brookfield Properties is a fully integrated, global real estate services company, providing industry-leading development and portfolio management capabilities across the real estate investment strategies of Brookfield Asset Management)

Senior Corporate Accountant (Contract)

●Partnered with Property Management and Asset Management to develop annual budgets and delivered variance analysis and trend insights.

●Oversaw the timely and accurate review and communication of monthly and quarterly financial results to Asset Management and Corporate Accounting.

●Managed co-owner reporting requirements, including financial results, cash distributions, and forecasts.

●Provided leadership and mentorship to the property accounting team through timely review, feedback, and guidance on monthly deliverables.

●Prepared and reviewed journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals (e.g., payroll, mortgage, leasing fees, amortization, percentage rent) under tight reporting deadlines.

●Ensured the integrity of the monthly close process by reviewing property close packages and monitoring control effectiveness.

●Served as the primary liaison for internal and external audits; coordinated deliverables, tracked progress, and resolved issues in a timely manner.

●Performed ad hoc financial analysis and supported special projects, transactions, and process improvements.

Manulife Financial — October 2018 – July 2019

(Manulife Financial provides insurance and investment solutions for individuals and organisations)

Financial Analyst (Contract)

●Supported budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, including annual planning processes.

●Built, maintained, and enhanced financial models and processes to support monthly and quarterly reporting cycles.

●Analyzed expense trends and provided actionable insights to optimize operating costs.

●Created and managed expense roll-forwards across reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and continuity.

●Developed data-driven reports on financial and operational metrics, delivering clear business insights and commentary.

●Partnered with business leaders to provide financial guidance and serve as a trusted advisor.

●Led ad hoc financial analyses, including expense studies and cost-benefit evaluations.

●Identified process improvement opportunities and implemented enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

●Documented financial models and processes to ensure scalability, consistency, and sustainability.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

●CPA, Candidate Final level to be completed in 2026.

●ACCA, International Candidate Final Level completed in 2021.

●London Guildhall University, London, UK — Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, 2002.

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