Anjana Sharma, MBA
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Accounting Manager with 7 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, cash flow optimization, tax compliance, and reconciliations. Reduced monthly reconciliation time by 30% and developed a cash flow forecasting model that improved cash management efficiency and reduced liquidity issues by 15% at Atira Women's Resource Society. Led year-end audit preparations, achieving a clean audit report. Implemented process improvements such as transitioning 90% of Accounts Payable to a paperless system and introducing EFT functionality on Sage, reducing errors and manual effort. Proven ability to manage large budgets, streamline processes, and drive internal controls while providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Atira Women's Resource Society
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: www.atira.bc.ca
- Oversee financial management functions including Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, Payroll, Budgeting, and Cash Management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and performance
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accurate journal entries and accruals for proper reporting
- Analyze financial results, provide actionable commentary on variances, and present insights to management to drive operational improvements
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring high performance, professional development, and adherence to internal policies
- Monitor revenues and expenses, ensuring alignment with budget goals and taking corrective action to address variances
- Lead the preparation of monthly cash flow models and annual budgets, collaborating with department managers to ensure accuracy and feasibility
- Conduct daily bank reviews and prepare weekly cash flow statements, ensuring efficient cash flow management and addressing liquidity issues
- Oversee reconciliations of key accounts, including balance sheet, AP, AR, and bank accounts, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns (PST, GST, charity returns) to maintain tax compliance
- Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, internal controls, and policies, enhancing operational efficiency
- Assist in year-end audit preparation by coordinating planning, execution, and reporting, providing necessary documentation for external auditors
- Perform additional finance-related functions as needed, ensuring smooth operation of the finance department
Finance Analyst
Canfor
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: www.canfor.com
- Prepare quarterly and annual MD&A reports, summarizing financial performance, risks, and opportunities for stakeholders
- Create timely month-end management reports with P&L analysis, variance commentary, and executive presentations
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and cost optimization opportunities, providing actionable insights
- Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance
- Post journal entries and conduct month-end P&L analysis to reflect accurate financial performance
- Manage Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Head Office accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Oversee monthly cost allocations for AP, Payroll, and Head Office, ensuring alignment with budget goals
- Lead budget planning and forecasting, analyzing variances between forecasted and actual performance and recommending adjustments
- Prepare monthly financial and variance reports, analyze trends, and provide recommendations for financial improvements
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve discrepancies
Finance & HR Specialist
Fusion Security Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: www.fusionsecurity.ca
- Accounts Receivable - generating invoices, monitoring the aged accounts receivable balances, posting payments and following up with the customers for the payment. Manage bank deposits.
- Accounts Payable - ensuring all invoices are received and recorded in a timely manner, coding appropriate payment methods, assisting in the payment process, providing recommendations and improvements.
- Month-end - account reconciliation, posting entries, ensuring correct coding. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Bank and Credit card reconciliations.
- Payroll - assisting with biweekly payroll.
- Human Resources Management - Collaborate with recruitment on weekly orientations, create employee profiles, manage benefit plans and compliance, generate ROEs, and process terminations.
- Provide cross functional assistance to other teams to support new & ongoing business initiatives.
Finance Specialist
Gate Gourmet Canada
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: www.gategourmet.com
- Coordinate and analyze regional financial data, consolidating weekly and monthly projections, including cost forecasts
- Ensure adherence to cost control methods and accounting protocols
- Perform detailed cost analysis, risk assessments, and weekly financial reporting
- Calculate variances between actual results and budget forecasts
- Assist Financial Controller in preparing monthly and annual budgets and Profitability Analysis (COPA)
- Manage full cycle accounts payable and receivable and assist with payroll and billing
- Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile vendor accounts, statements, and related transactions
- Oversee timely processing of invoices, POs, petty cash, credit memos, journal entries, and GL accounts
- Compile and analyze financial data to prepare financial statements and balance sheets
- Manage efficient month-end and year-end processes, including internal audits and inventory reporting
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting And Finance
University Canada West
Vancouver, BC01.2018
Master of Philosophy - English
Indus International University
India01.2014
Master of Arts - English
HP University
India01.2009
Skills
ERP Systems
- SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards
Accounting Software
- Sage300, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Yardi
Technical & Financial Skills
- Microsoft Office Expertise & Advanced Excel Capabilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Budgeting, Cash Flow Management & Budget Compliance
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll & Tax Compliance (PST, GST, Charity Returns)
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Audit Preparation & Coordination
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness enthusiast who loves yoga and staying active, with a side passion for travel and exploring new cultures.
- A big fan of team sports and love a little friendly competition.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Interests
- Fitness enthusiast who loves yoga and staying active, with a side passion for travel and exploring new cultures
- A big fan of team sports and love a little friendly competition
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Atira Women's Resource Society
08.2023 - Current
Finance Analyst
Canfor
03.2022 - 08.2023
Finance & HR Specialist
Fusion Security Inc.
08.2020 - 02.2022
Finance Specialist
Gate Gourmet Canada
01.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting And Finance
University Canada West
Master of Philosophy - English
Indus International University
Master of Arts - English
HP University
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