Anne-Marie Vaasjo
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Honest accounting professional skilled in financial forecasting to identify revenue and expenditure trends. Accustomed to utilizing data to draft complex reports to inform decision-makers and guide stakeholders to achieve business goals. Demonstrated success in Financial Analyst roles over 7 years of industry success.
Organized Accountant with over 17 years of superior financial performance. Hardworking and proactive with a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry protocols. Ready to contribute value to the team through excellent work ethic and commitment to meeting corporate financial goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
CRESTWOOD SKATING CLUB
06.2018 - Current
- Prepare bookkeeping and annual financials and present materials to Board members
- Establish and maintain superior working relationships with subcontractor, who provides all administrative support and instructors for programs
- Complete Not-for-Profit annual tax forms
- Process payments for contracts and ice rental
- Participated in contract renewal with subcontractor
- Optimize funds through investment
- Complete annual AGLC audits
Volunteer
CPA FINANCIAL LITERACY
06.2018 - Current
- Actively involved in presenting financial literacy information to the public to promote financial awareness in Canada.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Financial Analyst - Derivatives
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
- Maximized efficiencies to enhance the role and breadth of work scope.
Financial Analyst - Plant Reporting
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
08.2011 - 04.2014
- Ensure financial information transacted by plant personnel is accurate for five power plants, including three Canadian commercial gas plants and two American coal and alternative fuel plants
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement
- Complete journal entries and transactions in efficient and accurate manner, with sufficient backup for ease of manager review
- Prepare and compile Management Discussion & Analysis reports to reflect actual results in a precise manner, as well as variance explanations for any notable variances from budget, within strict deadlines
- Participate in creation of monthly internal management report
- Complete auditor working papers on an annual and interim basis, as required
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits
- On-boarded two new plants seamlessly.
Accountant
WHITE PANTHER CONTRACTORS LTD
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Full cycle accounting for multimillion-dollar heavy-equipment operating company, including payroll for ten+ employees, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and preparing quarterly GST returns
- Maintain and prepare records for external accountant at year-end
- Requires extremely high attention to detail, being a self-starter, and great time management skills
Accountant
DUNCAN SABINE & COLLYER PARTNERS LTD
01.2006 - 08.2011
- To complete in-house projects for clients, such as Personal Tax returns, GST remittances, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Financial Statement preparation, Corporate Tax engagements including Compilations, Reviews, and some Auditing procedures.
- Managed three personal tax seasons, completing over 850 tax returns, with efficiency and the best results firm had experienced.
Education
CGA, CPA - Accounting
CGA Alberta
Alberta2015
Bachelor of Applied Accounting Degree - Accounting
NAIT
Edmonton2013
Finance Diploma - Finance
NAIT
Edmonton, AB2004
Skills
- Financial Management
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Financial Due Diligence
- Financial Controls
- Excel Proficiency
- Financial Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Received "Mentor of the Year" award from University of Alberta in 2016 for outstanding mentorship of Capital Power SWEP student.
- Created, presented, and implemented a plan to minimize losses during COVID shutdowns, with the focus not only on financials but also on fairness to customers, which resulted in the Club performing better that year than what was originally planned, had shutdowns not occurred.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hobbies
Reading
Travelling
Biking
Being a hockey parent
Timeline
Treasurer
CRESTWOOD SKATING CLUB
06.2018 - Current
Volunteer
CPA FINANCIAL LITERACY
06.2018 - Current
Financial Analyst - Derivatives
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
05.2015 - 01.2019
Financial Analyst - Plant Reporting
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
08.2011 - 04.2014
Accountant
WHITE PANTHER CONTRACTORS LTD
07.2007 - 12.2011
Accountant
DUNCAN SABINE & COLLYER PARTNERS LTD
01.2006 - 08.2011
CGA, CPA - Accounting
CGA Alberta
Bachelor of Applied Accounting Degree - Accounting
NAIT
Finance Diploma - Finance
NAIT
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