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Amer Ishak

Gatineau,QC

Summary

Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Finance

Canada Safety Council
10.2019 - Current
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.

Financial Accountant

Township Of Russell
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
  • Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
  • Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Senior Accountant

Baroudy Group S.A.L
08.2011 - 02.2017
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
  • Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.

Junior Accountant

Bakhos Ditribution Company
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software].
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
  • Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.

Education

Masters of Management in Finance - Accounting And Finance

The Arab Academy For Finance And Banking Science
Amman, Jordan
09.2012

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting

Damascus University
Damascus, Syria
09.2009

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Fiscal Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Budgeting
  • Account and Ledger Reconciliations
  • Income Statements
  • Manage Cash Flow
  • Corporate Tax Filings
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Cost Control and Reduction
  • Write Reports
  • Mentoring

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Manager of Finance

Canada Safety Council
10.2019 - Current

Financial Accountant

Township Of Russell
12.2018 - 08.2019

Senior Accountant

Baroudy Group S.A.L
08.2011 - 02.2017

Junior Accountant

Bakhos Ditribution Company
09.2009 - 06.2011

Masters of Management in Finance - Accounting And Finance

The Arab Academy For Finance And Banking Science

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting

Damascus University

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