Corporate Accountant

MIHAELA DIMA

phone 905-***-**** • *******.******@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS

Enrolled in Certified Management Accounting Program

Experienced and detail-oriented accounting professional (financial statements, account analysis , accounts reconciliation), with a proven ability to perform a broad range of functions quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment

Strong background using computer applications (AS400, ACCPAC, SAP FI/CO, advanced Excel, spreadsheets, forecasting software) and other custom made accounting software

Skilled at multitasking, recognized for dedication, attention to detail and going the extra mile to get the job done

Strong analyzing, problem solving silos and time management

Participated on the implementation of the German SAP accounting software in Italy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Accountant Cascades Recovery Inc. (environmental services) April 2010- March 2011

Worked closely with the divisional controller in the preparation of the financial information including: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow projections, accruals, prepaid, etc.

Responsible for daily accounting A/P, A/R, salaries and benefits, inventory control

Inter-company reconciliations and balancing of General Ledger accounts

Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations of the sub-ledger to the GL (AS400)

Facilitated month-end, quarterly and year-end reports(AR, AP, sales, COS) for local and corporate in US&CAD

Analyzed operating and financial statement information and prepared analysis as required

Involved in the implementation of tax change from GST to HST; prepared tax fillings (GST/HST, QST)

Worked closely with the management team at the creation of the budget and compared monthly results to budget

Involved in the SOX verifications and controls by preparing highly organized working paper package

Office Manager/Accountant Ardidrywall (Construction Company) September 2009 – April 2010

Planned, set-up and administered accounting systems (Simply Accounting, QuickBooks)

Reconstructed the financial records of company and ensured sufficient documentation was provided to meet requirements of external auditors

Prepared and submitted tax returns (GST, WSIB, payroll remittances-T4, subcontractors-T5018)

Prepared and reviewed inventories, general ledger journal and reconciliations

Developed and maintained cost findings(P&L), jobs costing, estimations and allocations of the costs to projects

Ensured accuracy and compliance to accounting standards of all the financial statements

Calculated monthly income tax provision, estimating income taxes payable for the year

Reconciled the General Ledger and bank accounts (US, CAD)

Accounting Manager Assistant Atlantic Multipower Italy (Packaged Goods Manufacturing) 2008 – 2009

Planned, organized and directed daily operations of payables and receivables registration and bank accounts reconciliation (AS400)

Prepared and reviewed inventories, general ledger journal and reconciliations

Developed and maintained cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure

Ensured accuracy and compliance to accounting standards of balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid, inventory and fixed assets

Calculated monthly income tax provision, estimating income taxes payable for the yea

Involved in budgeting, forecasting and financial statements preparation

Used Access for tracking reports and prepared files for external auditors

External Consultant/Auditor Boscolo & Partners (Chartered Accountants Firm) Italy 2003 – 2008

Prepared financial statements using SAP, SISPAC

Investigated account discrepancies and prepared general ledger journal (AS400)

Prepared and reviewed general ledger journal and reconciliations

Ensured accuracy and compliance in accordance with IFRS principles

Involved in budgeting, forecasting and financial statements preparation

Managed and analyzed intra and extra-community taxation

Prepared financial information for individuals, departments or companies

Offered assistance in English/Italian to international companies on financial and tax regulations

Accountant/Tourism Consultant Terra Tours Ltd.(travel agency) Romania 2002 – 2003

Prepared journal entries and daily reports using QuickBooks

Invoiced clients and performed clerical duties

Stored, updated and retrieved financial data

Created and presented travel projects to customers

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

CMA(Certified Management Accountants) Passed Accelerated Program 2010

CIA Certified Internal Auditor Current

(Part I:Internal Auditor’s Role in Governance, Risk & Control)

Universita degli studi di Udine, Italy Laurea breve Economia Aziendale 2004

Universitatea Spiru Haret, Romania Bachelor’s Degree in

Management Financial Accounting 2001

LANGUAGES

Romanian (mother tongue)

Italian (fluent)

English (fluent)

French (intermediate)

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