Claudio Giella

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Calgary, Alberta

T3K 1M1

403-***-**** Residence

403-***-**** Cellular

bdlu6p@r.postjobfree.com Email

Strictly Confidential

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

• Currently a student in the CGA Program of Professional Studies. I have extensive

experience performing full-cycle financial accounting functions and full GAAP

financial reporting for companies in various business sectors.

• Comprehensive knowledge of entire accounting cycle in accordance with SOX and

GAAP compliances

• Experience preparing and analysing financial statements, accounts payable/accounts

receivable, financial proforma and budgets

• Extensive forecasting, variance analysis, audit support and reporting experience

• Reliable, adaptable, self-directed, trustworthy and detail-oriented team player with a

positive attitude and excellent work ethics

•Highly motivated team player open to new ideas and new responsibilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, strategic planning, multi-tasking,

prioritizing, analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Exhibit foresight when observing the overall picture to plan, organize and complete

projects and resolve issues before they become a concern

• Effectively manage shifting priorities of multiple projects within critical timelines and

changing environments

• Exercise sound judgement in adapting and applying procedures to resolve issues

• Committed to ongoing professional development and training

EMPLOYMENT

2012 - Present CALGARY FLAMES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Calgary, Alberta

Financial Accountant

• Report to the Accounting Manager

•Assist with preparation of reporting and analysis for the various operations of the

Calgary Flames

• Coordinate and prepare monthly financial statements for inclusion in the monthly

ownership reporting package

•Analyze financial statements for variances, including making necessary accruals,

adjustments and recommendations for enhanced profitability/efficiency

• Compile summaries on an event by event basis from information provided by other

departments for weekly submission

•Attend monthly meetings with operating departments to discuss the financial statements,

advising areas of concern, and recommendations for improvement

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the trial balance to ensure all necessary entries are

posted

• Prepare any additional reconciliations and analysis of accounts as required by internal

and external sources including ownership, management and auditors

• Provide assistance to the Controller and Director of Finance in requests regarding daily

operations of the finance function

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EMPLOYMENT Continued

2010 - 2012 CONDOMINIUM FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD. Calgary, Alberta

Assistant Accounting Manager/Property Accountant

• Trained Property Accountant's in the handling of AR, AP, budget input, processing

special assessments, WCB, GST returns, T2 returns, audit packages and adjustments,

insurance, investments maintenance and financial statement printing and review

• Initiated processes to make functions more effective and efficient within the Accounting

Department

• Performed annual performance reviews of Property Accountants

• Participated in the interview process of hiring Property Accountants within the

department

• Reviewed property audit packages prior to submission to external auditors

• Ensured all year end entries completed and financial statements are accurate

• Supervised the flow of information as it relates to the set up or disbursement of financial

information and ensured checklists completed in a timely manner with completeness

• Prepared new properties into in-house system from management companies or

developers

• Prepared opening numbers of condo corporations and proactively ensured timeliness

with other property management companies and developers

• Communicated with owners to resolve any issues unresolved by the property accountant

• Researched accounting software issues that arise to determine if the solution is training

or software related and resolved the issue immediately

• Collaborated with community managers to ensure issues are addressed with their

property portfolios, including ensuring proper training and follow-up occurs

• Inputted bank transfers from a selection of over 400 HSBC operating and reserve bank

accounts in a timely manner

• Responsible for reporting the financial performance and full-cycle accounting functions

of 40 properties cost centres

2005 - 2010 CORUS CUSTOM NETWORKS Calgary, Alberta

Senior Accountant

•Oversaw financial performance and accounting functions of a broadcasting company

• Provided financial support at head office in Calgary for Corporate division in Toronto

• Provided Accounts Receivable support, including performing bank reconciliations of 25

- 30 accounts, including the Bank, A/R and Fixed Asset subledgers

• Prepared financial forecasts in collaboration with Vice President and General Manager,

and notify department managers of forecasting figures each month

• Prepared annual budgets for each fiscal year using MS Excel spreadsheets

• Performed monthly account reconciliations per SOX compliances to Controller for

auditors

• Responded to queries on variances and discrepancies

•Assisted with monthly billing process to prepare and submit invoices to clients

• Prepared monthly journal entries and code invoices

• Processed monthly sales commissions for sales team and administrative staff to be

approved and submitted to Corporate Payroll

• Liaised with Sales Management teams to conduct forecasts of trends, variance analysis

and reporting functions

• Notified sales team of weekly sales figures and monthly financial information of key

performance indicators

• Treasurer and Vice President of Social Club with Corus in 2006 - 2009

• Processed and posted cheques using Great Plains Version 10 from 2008 - 2010

• Communicated financial information with Corporate Head Office, Vice President,

General Manager and Management in Calgary

• Reported to Controller of Corus Television at Toronto head office on financial

performance and issues

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EMPLOYMENT Continued

2002 - 2005 VANHOUTTE, INC. Calgary, Alberta

Accountant

• Responsible for financial performance and full-cycle accounting functions of 8 - 10

coffee cost centres

• Responsible for accounting, profit and losses, and financials of each branch

• Provided sales variance reports to Vice President of region to monitor performance of

cost centres each month

• Reported to Controller for Western Region

EDUCATION

1986 - Present MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE Calgary, Alberta

• CGA - 4th Level

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

1990 - 1999 • CMA

2004 - Present • CGA

LANGUAGES

• English (fluent) • Italian (fluent)

COMPUTERS

•MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) • Simply Accounting

•Windows 7, Vista, XP & 2000 •Great Plains Version 10

REFERENCES

•Available on request

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