Alister D’souza
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Professional tax specialist with proven track record in managing complex tax portfolios and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently adapting to meet evolving client needs. Highly skilled in tax planning, financial analysis, and team leadership, valued for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Team Lead
Costco
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored over 20 staff members on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Implemented inventory management for over 20 food items to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Served as a key liaison between front-of-house staff and back-of-house operations, facilitating seamless communication for optimal customer experiences.
- Coordinated scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, enhancing customer experience.
- Monitored quality control procedures, maintaining high standards for food presentation and taste.
Senior Tax Auditor
Tijesh Maru & Co. (Chartered Accountant)
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Created and managed 150+ company accounts as needed, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records.
- Reconciled 150+ vendor accounts monthly, meticulously verifying values and related transactions.
- Analyzed complex financial statements of over $250k to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Reviewed and ensured compliance of expenses with company policies, securing necessary approvals from management before processing payments.
- Processed nightly bills, checks, and vendor payments worth over $150k, maintaining detailed records and receipts.
- Supervised audit teams of five or more for public companies with revenues of up to $25 million to $30 million.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Performed additional accounting tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager, or the Staff Accountant.
Senior Tax Accountant
Jaiswal Associates
05.2016 - 11.2019
- Oversaw the full accounting cycle, including AR collection, bank reconciliation, and weekly/monthly cash flow management.
- Identified a number of weak internal controls, and introduced new control procedures.
- Planning and management of records, management of funds, preparation and planning of business policies and risks. Coordinating with colleagues to achieve targets as per requirements.
- Handling of internal as well as external audits, along with the preparation of financial statements of accounts. Preparing notes regarding various audit parameters regarding the preparation of the balance sheet. Preparation and management of VAT and income tax audit reports.
- Handling sales tax, VAT returns, income tax returns, TDS returns, service tax, Registrar of Firms, ROC returns, etc. Preparing projection reports and CMA data as per client requirements. Handling society balance sheets, and other various documents.
- Meeting up with income tax officers regarding client cases, handling income tax cases, sales tax matters with various concerned departments, managing cash accounts, preparation of cash statements.
- Having knowledge of the banking sector, such as fund management, loan processing, bank audit, etc. Also having brief knowledge regarding insurance, such as claims, settlements, reimbursements, etc.
- Built and mentored finance teams of 20+, improving productivity and reducing turnover from 60% to 5% through performance management and leadership coaching.
- Provided ad-hoc reports and analysis, which made a significant impact on strategic decisions. Break-even analysis, cash flow projections, etc.
Kitchen Cook
A & W Restaurant
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Preparing 20 or more menu items to consistent standards.
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes ensuring consistency and quality.
- Monitored 50+ inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to reduce waste, and ensure availability.
- Supervised kitchen operations during peak hours, optimizing workflow for maximum efficiency.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills under pressure, resolving issues efficiently while maintaining composed demeanor throughout busy shifts.
- Contributed to increased revenue by cross-training in various culinary stations, expanding overall skill set and versatility within the kitchen team.
Retail Store Clerk
Zindagi Convenient Store
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed 100+ inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability, and reduce shortages.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently for over $5,000, ensuring accurate transactions and cash handling.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing shrinkage through vigilant monitoring of store activities.
- Coordinated promotional events, increasing foot traffic by 10%, and brand visibility within the community.
- Streamlined stocking processes, improving restocking efficiency by 5.25%, and contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Increased sales by 9.98%, providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased more than 100 featured products effectively.
Junior Accountant
Twenty-One Grams & Fabrications
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain consistency in financial records.
- Prepared monthly financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized accounting software for data entry and transaction management effectively.
- Used Tally ERP to accurately manage over 150 accounts worth $10,000.
- Reviewed over 500 invoices and requisitions daily for payment approval.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Management
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS, Canada05.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Insurance
Mumbai University
Maharashtra, IndiaSkills
- Critical thinking capacity
- Federal and state tax returns
- Strategic visioning and Cash Flow Analysis
- Tax compliance expertise
- Advanced Excel
- Skilled in Tally ERP & Tally Prime, MS Outlook & MS-DOS
- Auditing experience
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Playing Football, Reading (non-fiction), Watching & Reading Anime & Japanese manga, Researching common stock & related finance work
PERSONALITY STRENGTH & KNOWLEDGE
- Strong communication skills.
- Quick learner. Knowledgeable in taxation & other accounting matters.
- MS Office suite; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Advanced).
- Quickbooks (ongoing)
AVAILABILITY
Full Time
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Food Service Team Lead
Costco
05.2023 - Current
Kitchen Cook
A & W Restaurant
08.2022 - 04.2023
Retail Store Clerk
Zindagi Convenient Store
05.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Tax Auditor
Tijesh Maru & Co. (Chartered Accountant)
12.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Tax Accountant
Jaiswal Associates
05.2016 - 11.2019
Junior Accountant
Twenty-One Grams & Fabrications
02.2013 - 03.2016
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Management
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Insurance
Mumbai University