Accounting Manager

SHELAGH LAVIN, CGA

** ***** **** **., ****

North York, Ontario

M2J 1Z2

416-***-**** • e-mail: *******.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Pro-active and results oriented accounting professional with over 10 years of financial experience in accounting and financial management. Extensive experience in many diverse industries including Not For Profit, Brokerage, Health Care, Real Estate and Food and Beverage. Excellent qualitative and analytical ability with focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrates initiative together with strong oral and written communication skills. Strong team-working and multi-tasking skills, successfully completed projects within time and budget constraints. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbooks, Lawson, Epicor, AS 400, SAP, Oracle, AccPac, Ceridian, ADP, ACCPAC, Hyperion and Caseware

Core business competencies include:

- Financial Analysis - Expense Planning & Control - Budget and Planning -

- Account Reconciliation - Audit Procedures - GAAP - Fi

- Investment Strategies - Reporting/Documentation - Payables & Receivables

- P & L Analysis - Variance Analysis - Payroll Processing

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD ASSOCIATION, Toronto, ON Mar/11 - Present

Accounting Manager

Supervise, lead and support accounting staff

Compile and present detailed monthly, quarterly reports for Senior Management, Board and Audit Committee ensuring accuracy of accounting results and compliance with GAAP

Responsible for financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billings and bank reconciliations

Prepare financial schedules and journals; analysis of account balances

Manage cash flow and budget; Negotiate best rates on investment portfolio

Liase with external auditors, prepare year end working papers

Process payroll using Ceridian; File WSIB, EHT & HST returns and administer benefits

Accomplishments:

• Resolved outstanding payroll issues resulting in a clean salary audit

• Developed accounting procedures for membership after weakness in internal controls determined; membership renewals increased by 20%

LUNG CANCER CANADA, Toronto, ON Jan/10-Aug/10

Accountant/Office Manager

Organized financial records in Quickbooks where no financial information had been generated

Provide data management and tax receipting for donors; reconcile Income Manager database with Quickbooks

Prepare and remit all source deductions and HST returns

Develop fund and event programs. Liase with other not for profit organizations, medical professionals and supplier

Accomplishments:

• Corrected prior years tax receipts issued inaccurately

• Balanced financial records in Quickbooks with tax receipting database - Income Manager

BLACKMONT CAPITAL INC., Toronto, ON April/08-Jan/09

Controller

Managed finance and accounts payable staff

Prepared daily and monthly journal entries in a high volume environment

Oversee monthly and quarterly preparation of financial reports and reconciliations

Organize and plan schedules to ensure regulatory filing deadlines are met

Prepare consolidated statements for three BCI companies; reconcile balance sheet accounts

Assist in the accounting software conversion project. Provide support to the CFO as required on special projects and daily regulatory reporting

Accomplishments:

• Organized accounting software conversion process ensuring accounting staff trained and deadlines met

• Coordinated internal and year end IIROC audits

SYSCO FOOD SERVICES, Etobicoke, ON May/07-Feb/08

Sr. Accountant

Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for SYSCO Canada

Ensured a monthly close within three days in a high volume environment

Responsible for reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts

Prepare HST and related tax filings

Oversee daily routine work of junior accountants

Accomplishments:

• Automated month end process to close in three days

• Reconciled over 300 balance sheet accounts monthly

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH, Mississauga, ON June/06-May/07

Sr. Accountant

Monthly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliation

Prepare consolidated financial statements for 5 Bayshore Companies

Assist in the budgeting process & collect budget information

Lead year-end audit and review process

Accomplishments:

• Presented financial results to President monthly

• Provided timely and accurate financial reports on operating entities using ACCPAC

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, Toronto, ON Nov/05-Mar/06

Staff Accountant

Prepare complex reconciliations & schedules for year end and tax reporting

Assist with month end procedures in a multi-currency environment

Various projects including minority interest recs. & investment substantiation

Accomplishments:

• Analyzed rent rolls to determine if in compliance with accounting standards

• Assisted with automation of balance sheet reconciliations

COCA COLA BOTTLING, Toronto, ON Apr/04-Nov/05

Senior Financial Analyst

Two direct reports

Month-end close duties, including preparation of journal entries and various analysis

Supported preparation of internal and external reporting packages

Analysis of monthly account reconciliations from a SOX audit perspective and criteria

Information gathering for communication with Corporate Head Office & Shared Services

Assist in the streamlining of accounting processes

Accomplishments:

• Reconciled outstanding balance sheet carry forwards amounts

• Presented Headquarter results to Management monthly

EDUCATION

CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATION, Toronto, ON 1993

Certified General Accountant

RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Toronto, ON 1983

Business Administration

REFERENCES

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