Skilled Accounting specialist with strong data processing and analysis that enjoys working on fast paced environment that requires teamwork and superb attention to detail. Collaborated with internal team and external auditors, applying audit, business, and finance principles to support branch projects and initiatives. Recognized for strong performance and awarded an extended contract within a co-op program, highlighting commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accounting Co-op
Ministry of the Attorney General: Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
01.2024 - 08.2024
Provides services to protect the legal, personal, and financial interests of individuals and estates, including making financial decisions for those deemed mentally incapable, and managing assets worth about $2.7 billion.
Obtained a special Co-Op contract extension due to strong performance in the first term of my Co-op
Assigned to the internal Audit Team that worked closely with external auditors, resulting in a reduction of audit preparation time by 3 weeks.
Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with focus in AR, AP, banking reconciliation and disbursements, overseeing daily transactions exceeding $2 million.
Prepare weekly and monthly financial analysis and reports for the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year 2024, managing pension, social benefits and other income totaling $83.6 million and $80.8 million respectively.
Assisted in the preparation of budgets, estimates, allocations, and forecasts.
Applied audit, business, and finance principles to support branch projects and initiatives.
Prepared weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
Reconciled account information with monthly bank statements totaling $90 million, achieving a 100% accuracy rate in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Prepared statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Assisted in the identification of improvements to financial and business processes.
Conducted research and performed quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis.
Finance & Accounting Assistant - Fundraising
Onward Israel – Internship
06.2022 - 08.2022
Managed and organized financial paperwork with superb attention to detail.
Applied critical thinking to analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make informed decisions.
Prepared accurate financial statements for investor presentations and meetings.
Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Oversaw daily bookkeeping functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and disbursements.
Conducted research to identify and engage potential financial donors.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Specialized Honours Commerce (Accounting) -
York University
04.2025
Skills
Month-End Reporting
Account Reconciliation
File and Database Management
Data Processing
Invoicing and collections
Expense reports
Bookkeeping
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Corporate Accounting Co-op
Ministry of the Attorney General: Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
01.2024 - 08.2024
Finance & Accounting Assistant - Fundraising
Onward Israel – Internship
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce, Specialized Honours Commerce (Accounting) -
York University
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