Akshay Prasad
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated Accounting and Finance professional with over four years of experience in financial analysis, accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Currently enrolled in the CPA Preparatory program to enhance expertise in accounting standards, financial management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in SAP ERP, QuickBooks Online, and advanced Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Strong analytical mindset with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Samsung Canada
05.2023 - Current
- Spearhead reconciliation efforts for Accounts Receivable and bank statements across diverse store payment methods, ensuring accuracy and integrity
- Manage all aspects of e-commerce financial operations, including bank statement reconciliations, P&L analysis, invoice processing, and cash applications
- Develop and implement new payment reconciliation processes tailored to evolving e-Store business models, optimizing operational efficiency
- Oversee internal customer account clearing processes, maintaining transparency/accuracy in e-commerce transactions
- Conduct daily bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
- Utilize SAP for e-commerce customer account reconciliation, streamlining financial processes
- Investigate variances to Merchant transaction requirements, enhancing reconciliation procedures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize payment and financial flows in e-commerce transactions
- Validate merchant/financing/platform partner service charges for compliance
- Manage monthly accruals and conduct invoice processing for e-commerce vendors
- Conduct P&L analysis for all e-commerce sales, offering strategic insights
- Design and lead projects for eCommerce financial reconciliation process enhancement
Clerk
Sheridan College
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed data entry, invoicing, and record keeping, maintaining accuracy across financial and administrative records
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring proper stock levels and accurate reporting
- Answered inquiries from students and faculty, providing administrative support and processing fines or waivers for overdue college property returns in accordance with college policies
- Prepared reports and documentation for internal departments and external partners
- Assisted in procurement processes, coordinating vendor orders and purchase requests
- Maintained document filing systems, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with college policies
Accounting Clerk
Everest Leisures
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Performed full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely payments and accurate invoicing
- Reconciled bank accounts, credit card transactions, and vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies
- Prepared monthly financial reports, including variance analysis, cash flow, and expense tracking
- Assisted in tax filing and audit preparation, ensuring compliance with Indian accounting standards
- Analyzed KPIs and provided insights to management to support business decisions and improve processes
Mission-Zero Co-op
Sheridan College
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed website content and social media updates to promote sustainability initiatives across campus
- Coordinated community events and developed materials to promote Mission-Zero programs
- Audited campus facilities to assess waste management practices, preparing detailed reports
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of volunteers, ensuring successful event execution
- Supported student engagement programs, helping participants log credits for their co-curricular records
- Organized and facilitated virtual and in-person sustainability events, tracking attendance and outcomes
Customer Experience Associate
Walmart
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service, quickly resolving customer issues and ensuring satisfaction
- Processed transactions using POS systems, ensuring accuracy and proper cash handling
- Assisted with inventory control, including restocking, shrink monitoring, and product placement
- Collaborated with store management to improve operations and team efficiency
- Trained and mentored new associates, ensuring they understood policies, procedures, and service standards
- Led department operations during peak seasons, ensuring smooth workflow and high customer satisfaction
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Sheridan College
Oakville, Ontario04.2023
Skills
Time Management
- Payable/Receivable
- Bookkeeping/Billing
- Relationship Management
- Audit & Compliance
- General Ledger
- Client Services
- Taxation & Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Negotiation
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Malayalam
Tamil
License
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Candidate, 09/01/24, Preparatory Courses
Coursework
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting 1 & 2
- Corporate Financial Analysis
- Finance Fundamentals
- Financing and Capital Markets
- Portfolio Management
- Essentials of Wealth Management
- Investment Theory
- Business Information System
- Strategic Management
- Business Statistic
- Business Process
- Leadership Development
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Metrics
- Human Resource Planning
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Samsung Canada
05.2023 - Current
Clerk
Sheridan College
09.2022 - 04.2023
Mission-Zero Co-op
Sheridan College
01.2022 - 04.2022
Customer Experience Associate
Walmart
02.2020 - 07.2023
Accounting Clerk
Everest Leisures
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Sheridan College
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