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Albertina Kasoa

Summary

Information Technology: Proficient with Microsoft applications, SAP, Great plains, Google Apps, V-lookups, pivot tables, Sage 300, Tax Prep GAAP and IFRS Knowledge: knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS and ASPE Communication skills: Excellent listening skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Team player: A strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude. Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and relationship building skills in working with individuals or groups. Organizational skills: Excellent ability to prioritize and organize workload in a fast-paced environment. Analytical Skills: Ability to gather information, think logically and analyze issues. Flexible and good at problem-solving Excellent attention to detail with the drive to meet tight deadlines. Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision and maintain professionalism. Detail-oriented Accountant with [Number] years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Cashco Financial
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performed bank reconciliations for CAD and US accounts on a weekly basis (50 to 80 reconciliations per week)
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining accounting processes and implementing new financial software.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

Accounts Payable

City of Edmonton (Parks and Roads services – Business Integration)
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Processed all accounts payable transactions
  • Releasing purchase orders in accordance with accounting policies and procedures and procurement, contract management and payment procedures
  • Support Ariba enablement of suppliers and related transactions
  • Resolving issues related to SAP ECC and Ariba interface to ensure payments are processed in a timely manner
  • Reconciled credit card expenditures and processed employee expense claims and cheque requests
  • Processed stationery and inventory supply requests
  • Investigated anomalies and unusual transactions
  • Issued with LO PO and C Releasing PO
  • Created and implemented templates related to typical correspondence and requests for information
  • Resolved vendor queries for payments and invoice reconciliation and ensured invoices are paid in a timely manner.

Seasonal Tax Expert

Deloitte Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Prepared complete and accurate tax returns for personal, professional, and self-employed owners
  • Raised identified technical issues with supervisor or manager in a timely manner
  • Corresponded professionally with clients, colleagues, third party members, and the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Assembled and organized supporting documentation required to prepare income tax returns.

Seasonal Tax Preparer

PWC Edmonton
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepared complete and accurate tax returns for personal, professional, and self-employed owners
  • Corresponded professionally with clients, colleagues, third party members, and the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Assembled and organized supporting documentation required to prepare income tax returns.
  • Streamlined tax filing processes for clients, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Senior Accounting Assistant

City Of Edmonton, Corporate Finance
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by reviewing and reconciling general ledger entries.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes for enhanced efficiency and timely vendor payments.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accurate reflection of company performance.

Senior Accounting Assistant

City of Edmonton (Parking and Road services)
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prepared monthly parking revenue reports and analyzed results to identify large variances and trends
  • Reconciled revenue deposited and scanned revenue reports on a daily basis
  • Prepared detailed management reports for deferred revenue, user and adjustment reports, ePark revenue reports, and revenue uplift reports
  • Recommended improvements to financial data gathering and processes to improve efficiencies of reporting
  • Posted billing information, adjustments, and journal entries to customer and related Business Area accounts.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by reviewing and reconciling general ledger entries.
  • Reduced errors in financial data entry by implementing a thorough review process before submission.
  • Supported internal audit teams with detailed documentation and clear explanations of accounting procedures.
  • Enhanced cash flow management by consistently monitoring and collecting outstanding receivables from clients.
  • Facilitated month-end closing processes, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported on time.
  • Conducted variance analyses between actual results and budgeted projections, identifying areas for improvement in future forecasts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide accurate financial information for decision-making purposes.

Financial Analyst

Alberta Schools Employee Benefits
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.

Junior Accountant

Excel Society
05.2013 - 12.2016
  • Performed account reconciliations, prepared journal entries and G/L analysis
  • Assisted controller in the preparation of monthly and yearly closing duties for auditors
  • Provided support with the annual budgeting process as well as budget to actual comparison
  • Assisted with Accounts Payable coding and vendor invoice reconciliations
  • Prepared federal, provincial, local regulatory and taxation agencies
  • Assisted with reviewing employee expenses and preparation of corporate credit card reconciliations.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and analyzing financial statements.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient data management techniques.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting through meticulous review and analysis of documents.
  • Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.

Accounting Assistant - Intern

Edmonton Mennonite Centre For Newcomers
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by assisting in the preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes for increased efficiency by reviewing and verifying invoices.
  • Improved cash flow management with timely preparation and submission of invoices to clients.
  • Increased audit compliance, performing regular internal audits on financial transactions and records.

Education

Chattered Professional Accountant (CPA) Candidate -

CPA Western School of Business
Edmonton, AB
01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

The Kings University
Edmonton, AB
01.2012

Skills

  • Income tax legislation and research: Evaluate treatment for transactions/events, plus Draw conclusions and communicate results
  • Tax compliance: corporate and personal: Evaluate the relevant tax issues, plus Analyze or prepare a tax return
  • Tax planning: corporate or personal:
  • Financial Report Preparation: Verify mathematical accuracy of the financial statements and note disclosures
  • Accounting Policies and Transactions:Research the appropriate accounting policies and procedures (or explains the basis in which they were selected and applied to an organization); or Research and analyze treatment for routine transactions
  • Financial Reporting: Record accounting entries for routine transactions Roll forward provisions from prior years

Accomplishments

  • Worked with program managers to understand how they wanted to receive their financial reports and defined reports that met their needs. Resulted in increased use of reports and greater understanding of financial position.
  • Accelerated the month-end closing process to the fifth calendar day of every month and provided timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Reconciled a particularly difficult to manage entry, which had been in a state of limbo for over three months hence increasing the accuracy of financial reports.
  • Analyses large variances and made recommendations on process improvements. Resulted in less revenues variances and increased revenue collection and reporting efficiency.
  • Went above my duties as an accountant to implement a filing system for the finance department, organizing past financial documentation in a logical manner.

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Accountant

Cashco Financial
09.2023 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable

City of Edmonton (Parks and Roads services – Business Integration)
09.2022 - 08.2023

Seasonal Tax Expert

Deloitte Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023

Seasonal Tax Preparer

PWC Edmonton
02.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Accounting Assistant

City Of Edmonton, Corporate Finance
09.2019 - 12.2019

Senior Accounting Assistant

City of Edmonton (Parking and Road services)
08.2018 - 01.2019

Financial Analyst

Alberta Schools Employee Benefits
01.2017 - 12.2017

Junior Accountant

Excel Society
05.2013 - 12.2016

Accounting Assistant - Intern

Edmonton Mennonite Centre For Newcomers
05.2012 - 08.2012

Chattered Professional Accountant (CPA) Candidate -

CPA Western School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) -

The Kings University
Albertina Kasoa