MURTAZA M. SONI

** *********** **** *****, ***. *717, Toronto, ON M4H 1J5

647-***-****; fv0hk0@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position to utilize my expertise and achieve growth and success in my career.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 14 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Budgeting, General Accounting and Auditing

• Strong background in Cost Accounting, Reporting and Accounts Finalization

• Proven skills in Management Reporting and Designing System Requirements & Implementation of Customized ERP for manufacturing plant

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and achieving targets

• Proven customer relations, multi-tasking, interpersonal & communication skills, self starter

• Computer skills include: - Oracle Financials, JD Edwards and Spread Sheets

- Oracle Based Customized ERP software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant, Present

Emerson Electric Canada Ltd.

(Public Listed Company with various businesses and companies and with its Canadian Head Office located in Markham, Toronto, Ontario)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prepare daily sales analysis report including variance from forecast.

• Reconcile on daily basis sales register and inventory register.

• Prepare Credit and Debit notes.

• Reconcile inter-company, customers and vendors statement of account.

• Update cost of sales in Oracle.

• Prepare and post journal entries in Oracle & JD Edwards.

Chief Accountant, 2007-2012

Al-Hasawi Industrial Group Co. wll

(Company engaged in manufacturing and trading activities, with average annual revenue of $ 25m and an average net worth of $ 15m)

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Successfully lodged a claim of $ 100,000 from the principal supplier after material consumption analysis and found failure in claim for reimbursement of material consumed for services under warranty.

• Saved $ 150,000 from showroom rent and sales staff remunerations on sales performance analysis of retail department and found failure of sales at an unpopular location and recommended closure of that location.

• Analyzed product costing and recommended sales price revision for various products previously being sold at low margin due to incorrect product costing.

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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Financial Analysis & Costing

• Prepared periodically financial, sales and cost analysis report for management including variance from forecast and budget.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Receivable departments to ensure smooth flow of funds.

• Oversee the Payroll department.

• Monitored project costs and analyzed and reported variances.

• Prepared estimates for new and proposed products cost.

• Conducted Time and Motion study and Activity Based Costing and reported to the management with detailed analysis.

• Reported factory bottlenecks and suggested changes/ improvements in production processes and methods.

• Compared the actual cost with standard cost and reported variances. Made suggestions for modification of standard cost.

Reporting & Liaison

• Prepared monthly management reports and financial analysis (P&L, B/S, capital expenditures, cash flow, KPIs)

• Provided insightful analysis of financial results and highlighted key issues and made recommendations.

• Provided support and contributed to various integration projects.

• Researched and communicated reporting requirements for information system and processed solutions to deliver accurate reports.

• Assisted in creating control procedures for the accounting functions.

• Translated complex financial concepts into common business language to facilitate cross-functional discussions.

• Assisted with internal and external audits.

Chief Accountant, 2007-2012

Al-Maimoon A.C., Ref. & Cont. Co. wll

(HVAC Company engaged in installation and maintenance of HVAC & Refrigeration systems, with average revenue of $ 2.5m and an average net worth of $ 375,000)

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Saved $ 50,000 from sales staff remuneration on analysis of segment sales and found non profitable business segment and recommended closure of that segment.

• Created additional liquidity in the business through provision of $ 150,000 on analysis and correction of wrong accounting policy for AMC.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Financial Analysis & Costing

• Prepared periodically financial, sales and cost analysis report for management including variance from forecast and budget.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable and Receivable departments to ensure smooth flow of funds.

• Oversee the Payroll department.

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• Monitored project costs and analyzed and reported variances.

• Compared the actual project cost with estimated cost and reported variances.

Reporting & Liaison

• Prepared monthly management reports and financial analysis (P&L, B/S, capital expenditures, cash flow, KPIs)

• Provided insightful analysis of financial results and highlighted key issues and made recommendations.

• Provided support and contributed to various integration projects.

• Researched and communicated reporting requirements for information system and processed solutions to deliver accurate reports.

• Assisted in creating control procedures for the accounting functions.

• Translated complex financial concepts into common business language to facilitate cross-functional discussions.

• Assisted with external audit.

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountant, Final Stage

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Chartered Accountant, 1997-2011

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce, 1992-1997

WES assessed, equivalent to Canadian Bachelors,

University of Mumbai, India

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