ABDULLAH KHATIB
Toronto
Summary
A highly skilled and meticulous Accounting Professional with a proven track record of managing large volumes of accounts receivable and maintaining precise financial records for mid-sized companies. Experienced in overseeing financial transactions for over 200 clients, handling upwards of $150,000 monthly. Proficient in QuickBooks Online/Desktop and Microsoft Office, with a focus on accuracy in invoice preparation, journal entries, vendor payments, and credit card reconciliations. Known for spotting discrepancies, improving internal processes, and providing effective solutions in team settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper/Accounting Associate
Protocol Sports Marketing / TV2GO International
09.2024 - Current
- Managed Accounts Receivable for over 200 clients, handling approximately $150,000 in monthly transactions, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing for both companies.
- Monitored and followed up on overdue invoices through regular communication (email and calls) to maintain strong client relationships and ensure prompt payments from high-profile clients such as CBC, BBC, Bloomberg, TSN, Fox Sports, DAZN, and more.
- Maintained positive relationships with all clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention by taking necessary steps to address concerns and prevent the loss of key accounts.
- Prepared and issued invoices using Microsoft Word and QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company protocols.
- Utilized excellent attention to detail to identify discrepancies in invoices and bills, ensuring errors were eliminated before sending out to clients or vendors.
- Processed payments to vendors via multiple channels including checks, online banking, and credit card transactions, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
- Handled all office bills including rent, utilities, mobility, internet, and other miscellaneous expenses, ensuring timely payments to avoid late fees and meet deadlines.
- Managed employee reimbursements, ensuring timely processing of claims and adherence to company policies.
- Posted journal entries in QuickBooks to ensure accurate record-keeping of financial transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Reconciled credit card statements monthly, ensuring that all transactions were accurately recorded in QuickBooks and any discrepancies were addressed promptly.
- Contributed innovative solutions in weekly team meetings, providing ideas on how to improve processes and handle challenging client and vendor situations effectively.
Bookkeeper
Phone Solutions
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Processed payments, prepared invoices, and reconciled bank statements monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial transactions
- Exhibited expertise in managing accounts receivable and payable, overseeing transactions worth $150,000 quarterly for mobile sales
- Developed and implemented a strategic tagging system in QuickBooks Online to classify customers into distinct groups by purchasing history
- Managed and analyzed data for over 300 customers, optimizing mobile sales strategies and improving customer retention by 15%
- Managed payroll by verifying and processing employee timesheets, resolving discrepancies, and calculating overtime, bonuses, vacation pay, and deductions
- Influenced decision making by analyzing financial data and identifying cost-saving opportunities, resulting in a $10,000 reduction in operating expenses, representing a 10% decrease
- Presented detailed reports to senior management, supporting budget adjustments and optimized resource allocation
- Prepared and filed tax returns (income tax, GST/HST) accurately and on time ensuring compliance with tax regulations and keeping abreast of changes in tax laws
Payroll Coordinator Intern
Ingram Micro
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Efficiently processed new hires, terminations, ROEs and payroll status changes using Ceridian, ensuring seamless integration and updates
- Calculated and deducted all applicable taxes, including federal and provincial income taxes, vacation pay, CPP contributions, and EI premiums
- Applied knowledge of tax laws in the meticulous preparation and timely distribution of annual tax forms (T4s) for over 200 employees, contributing to a 99% accuracy rate in tax reporting
- Utilized the Rapid Entry and Employee Timesheet screens in Ceridian to efficiently process payroll, significantly reducing entry time from 10 hours to 8 hours per payroll cycle, achieving a 20% reduction
- Identified and corrected $10,000 in payroll discrepancies through meticulous analysis and reconciliation of payroll records demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills as a Payroll Coordinator Intern at Ingram Micro
- Conducted thorough verification of payroll data, previewing and submitting payroll for final processing, achieving a 98% error-free rate
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
Seneca College
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Answered phone calls, directed inquiries to appropriate personnel, responded to customer requests in a timely manner
- Provided administrative support to management staff, including scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel for financial data analysis and PowerPoint for clear and concise presentations of financial information
- Compiled and entered financial data into Sage 50 with a high degree of accuracy and completeness, ensuring up-to-date and precise financial records
- Managed over 500 transactions annually, maintaining accurate financial tracking and reporting
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
University of Mysore
09.2020
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Filing
- Tax Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork Abilities
- Customer Service
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical-minded
Certification
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (Pursuing)
- Tax for Controllers - CPA Ontario (Pursuing)
Awards
Seneca President's Honour List Fall 2021
Languages
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Accounting Associate
Protocol Sports Marketing / TV2GO International
09.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
Phone Solutions
04.2023 - 04.2024
Payroll Coordinator Intern
Ingram Micro
01.2023 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant (Volunteer)
Seneca College
03.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
University of Mysore
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (Pursuing)
- Tax for Controllers - CPA Ontario (Pursuing)
Post Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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