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Abdul Basir Anwari

Calgary,AB

Summary

Detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper with over 10 years of expertise in managing accounts, reconciling financial statements, and processing payroll. Adept at using QuickBooks software and committed to delivering precise and timely financial records to support business objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Contractor

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2023 - 11.2023

· Trained and supported Finance assistant in accounting cycle, forecasting and financial reporting.

· Reconciled and booked the CW4WA statements with receipts.

· Provided accounting and finance support/services and ensured accurate accounting within CW4WA’s financial system.

· Completed month-end financial reports for Management.

· Booked monthly journal entries.

· Reconciled of monthly bank accounts.

· Prepared monthly financial and statutory schedules of CW4WA.

Full - Charge Bookkeeper

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2016 - 08.2023

· Managed all aspects of the accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

· Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensured accuracy and timeliness.

· Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

· Conducted variance analysis and provided recommendations to optimize financial performance.

· Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives.

· Ensured compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.

· Assisted with audits and tax filings as needed.

· Mentored and supported junior accounting staff.

· Tracked and managed outstanding invoices from customers and payments to suppliers, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.

· Calculated and distributed employee wages, including deductions for taxes, benefits, and other withholdings, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

· Ad-hoc duties as requested.

Administrative Accounting

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2014 - 08.2016

· Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Performed reconciliations of accounts and investigated discrepancies.

· Assisted in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.

· Supported the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

· Assisted with the preparation of tax filings and compliance requirements.

· Collaborated with other departments to gather financial data and provided insights.

· Contributed to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the finance team.

· Stayed up-to-date with accounting regulations and best practices.

· Regularly compared the NGO's bank statements with its internal records to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved.

· Managed and documented petty cash expenditures, ensuring proper use and reconciliation of small cash amounts used for minor business expenses.

Intermediate Bookkeeper

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2012 - 08.2014
  • Prepared monthly financial report, balance sheet and complete Accounts Payables.
  • Prepared and filed monthly GST Returns.
  • Maintained various records, spreadsheets and documents.
  • Audited, Prepared and Processed Payroll.
  • Assisted with HR/People initiatives including Talent Acquisition support including posting jobs online, scheduling interviews, resume screening, conducted reference checks, processing background checks and offer letter creation.
  • Assisted with preparing operations meetings by ensuring boardroom is prepared and materials are printed for attendees in addition to taking meeting minutes and preparing meeting agendas.
  • Supported with Hotel Procurement tasks including sourcing, inventory management.
  • Performed other administrative duties, filing etc.
  • Accurately recorded all financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments, using QuickBooks software.

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Led all accounting and business administration activities.
  • Maintained precise records of all AR and AP records and transactions.
  • Maintained vendor records, including new vendor set ups and any vendor change requests.
  • Set-up new customer, vendor and sub-contractors.
  • Performed timely and accurate data entry regarding, but not limited to accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and purchase orders.
  • Processed credit card transactions and petty cash.
  • Maintained and updated the general ledger to reflect all financial transactions, ensuring all entries are accurate and properly categorized.
  • Sorted, processed, and verified invoices, requests, and other relevant documents.
  • Assisted clients with inquiries, resolved issues, and provided excellent customer service.
  • Labeled, filed, and retrieved documents as needed.
  • Efficiently sent and received messages via phone and email.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Public Administration

Nizam College, Osmania University
AP, India
07.2011

Skills

10 years experience using QuickBooks

Payroll Accounting

MS Office

Cash management

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Invoicing

Error Detection

Tax Calculations

General Ledger

Debits and Credits

Financial Statements

High attention to detail and quality

English, Hindi/Urdu, Persian/Dari, and Pashto and Pashto

Timeline

Finance Contractor

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2023 - 11.2023

Full - Charge Bookkeeper

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2016 - 08.2023

Administrative Accounting

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2014 - 08.2016

Intermediate Bookkeeper

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
09.2012 - 08.2014

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant

CW4WAfghan (Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan)
11.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Public Administration

Nizam College, Osmania University
Abdul Basir Anwari