Open To Work
AKSHAY GANDHI
MCG Career College
Calgary,AB
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Financial AdministratorAccounts Receivable AdministratorAccounts Receivable CoordinatorAccounts Payable CoordinatorAccounts Payable Administrator
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Calgary, AB
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$65000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programs
13
years of professional experience
Financial Administrator managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll coordination, and monthly reporting across education and campus settings. Oversees cash applications, reconciliations, vendor payments, and budget support while maintaining accurate financial records and compliance with internal policies. Strengthens financial controls through policy development, payment discrepancy resolution, and timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
Work History
Financial Administrator
1 Year 1 Month- Managed accounts receivable records, applied incoming payments, and followed up on outstanding balances to support timely collections.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports while maintaining accurate records and supporting internal policy and regulatory compliance.
- Administered payroll processes, maintained payroll records, and provided payroll insights for reporting and compliance.
- Developed budgets and forecasts, monitored cash coordination, and supported financial planning and operational decisions.
- Developed financial policies, systems, and procedures to strengthen internal controls and improve administrative efficiency.
Student Financial Planner
7 Months- Advised students on financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, and application steps to support informed education funding decisions.
- Evaluated award letters, explained loan terms, and helped students weigh the long-term implications of borrowing.
- Assisted students with financial aid applications and maintained accurate records of interactions and supporting documentation.
- Audited financial documents, analyzed financial reports, and stayed current on aid policy, regulation, and scholarship updates.
- Collaborated with internal departments to address student inquiries, concerns, and complaints with clear, responsive support.
Financial Coordinator
9 Months- Managed accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks, supporting timely processing and clean financial records.
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports to support month-end close activities and internal controls.
- Conducted preliminary financing interviews with new, re-entering, and continuing students about expenses, spending, and income sources.
- Guided students toward funding options and loan information aligned with their financial needs and eligibility.
- Coordinated across departments to keep financial processes moving and maintain accurate account documentation in Excel and QuickBooks Online.
Financial Administrator
8 Months- Analyze accounts, coordinate cash activity, and prepare supporting entries for routine financial processing.
- Review journal entries within approval thresholds and maintain internal controls for accurate posting.
- Partner with Financial Reporting staff to align reporting requirements with timely, accurate university submissions.
- Support process improvements in the financial system and use Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online to strengthen reporting workflows.
- Provide management with accurate special reports while applying critical and analytical thinking to resolve complex issues.
Financial Administrator
2 Years- Developed payment and financial assistance plans using government funding, college scholarships, and personal resources.
- Supported students through funding applications and follow-up guidance to secure appropriate financial assistance.
- Reviewed campus financial data continuously to identify issues and respond quickly to operational changes.
- Handled administrative campus support while maintaining compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and standards.
- Applied time management and accounting management to keep financial aid processes organized and student-focused.
Accountant
3 Years- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, delivering completed books on schedule.
- Reconciled accounts payable and receivable, strengthening ledger accuracy across routine close cycles.
- Handled bank payments and bank statement reconciliation, supporting accurate cash position tracking.
- Computed taxes and prepared tax returns in line with internal controls and documentation requirements.
- Reported on balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and overall financial health and liquidity.
Process & Communication Trainer
3 Years- Built clear communication guides and coaching notes to improve message consistency across teams.
- Trained staff on time management, prioritization, and workflow discipline to support reliable daily execution.
- Applied critical and analytical thinking to tailor coaching for varied learner needs and skill gaps.
Education
Life License Qualification Program - Insurance
MBA - HR, Production and Operations
Bachelor of Commerce
Skills
Accounting management
Financial document review
Accounts receivable management
Accounts payable processing
Payroll coordination
Month-end close
Collection follow-up
Bank statement reconciliation
Time management
Financial reporting
Budget forecasting
Critical and analytical thinking
Complex problem-solving
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks Online
Internal controls
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