Shanaz Lawrence

Work History

Accounting Assistant

CPQi/Exadel

Toronto, Ontario

01.2022 - 07.2024

Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
Developed procedures for more efficient workflow in accounting department.
Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing necessary journal entries.
Reviewed and implemented improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Controller/HR Manager

Clockwork

Toronto, Ontario

05.1999 - 01.2022

Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Assisted in developing best practices for overall corporate governance processes and procedures.
Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit process to ensure timely completion of audits.
Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
Performed detailed variance analyses between actual results versus budget and forecast estimates.
Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
Spearheaded and directed accounting divisions to manage fund accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, budget and grant accounting functions.
Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
Communicated with supervisors to plan and review employee evaluations.
Proactively identified and solved complex HR problems that impacted operations management and business direction.
Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
Used data and analytics to improve company processes for recruitment, selection and onboarding.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Accounting Assistant

Controller/HR Manager

Education

Associate Course-Business Accounting - Business Accountancy

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