Anwar Singh
Financial Accounting Analyst
Greater Edmonton Area,AB
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with experience in financial reporting, data analysis, and cross-functional operations. Skilled in transforming complex data into actionable business insights to support decision-making and strategic planning. Pursuing the CPA designation and developing advanced expertise in analytics, budgeting, and forecasting. Passionate about continuous improvement, collaboration, and driving efficiency across finance functions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Accounting Analyst
Cymax Group
07.2025 - Current
- Lead OPEX budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial modeling to drive strategic decisions.
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual GST/HST/PST returns in compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
- Prepare and file U.S. Sales Tax returns across multiple states, ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements.
- Support month-end close through journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions.
- Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during audits and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop expertise in Power BI to enhance financial dashboards and reporting automation.
Accounts Payable Manager
Cymax Group
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Led successful transition of AP functions from Microsoft Dynamics GP to NetSuite ERP, ensuring on-time vendor payments and full operational continuity.
- Developed automation tools and dashboards that reduced payment processing time by 5+ hours weekly and enhanced visibility of vendor payables.
- Directed cleanup of legacy AP liabilities exceeding $500K, improving accuracy of financial reporting and audit readiness.
- Reinstated high-value vendor accounts through detailed reconciliations and proactive communication, recovering significant revenue potential.
- Negotiated major carrier settlements, reducing outstanding balances by 75% and preventing late-fee exposure.
- Streamlined communication channels by consolidating mailboxes and aligning vendor classification systems across teams.
- Managed and mentored a multi-location AP team, fostering accountability and cross-functional collaboration.
Vendor Resolutions Supervisor - Accounting
Cymax Group
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed a $10M annual rebate program, implementing structure and process improvements to enhance accuracy and tracking.
- Collected $200K in previously unclaimed rebates through data reconciliation and reporting enhancements.
- Navigated complex vendor negotiations to achieve outcomes beneficial to both operational and financial goals.
- Served as a cross-functional liaison between Finance, Carrier Relations, and Merchandising teams to resolve high-impact issues.
- Supervised a hybrid team of two in Canada and one in the Philippines, collaborating with five offshore accounting staff in India.
- Leveraged large data sets to identify process inefficiencies and implement measurable improvements.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental OKRs and performance targets.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Accelerate 360
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Oversaw monthly accounts payable activity upwards of CAD 10 million
- Supervised accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Interviewed, managed, developed and trained staff; established and monitored goals; and conducted performance reviews.
- Assisted in implementation of Microsoft Dynamics ERP to automate accounting operations.
- Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers to maintain healthy relationships.
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
- Supervised a team of roughly ten members and provided constructive feedback, resulting in higher morale and increased employee retention.
Accounts Payable Specialist
TNG (Jim Pattison Group)
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for a quick resolution.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Contacted vendors and customers to verify the information and follow up on client issues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Night Auditor
Accent Inns
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Prepared nightly deposits by accurately counting cash, filling out deposit slips and securing deposit in vault.
- Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC 01.2021 - 09.2025
Diploma in Business Admininstration - Accounting
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC 01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
Accounting & Reconciliations
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Timeline
Financial Accounting Analyst
Cymax Group
07.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Cymax Group
06.2024 - 07.2025
Vendor Resolutions Supervisor - Accounting
Cymax Group
05.2023 - 06.2024
BBA - Accounting
Okanagan College
01.2021 - 09.2025
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Accelerate 360
05.2020 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
TNG (Jim Pattison Group)
04.2018 - 11.2019
Night Auditor
Accent Inns
04.2016 - 11.2019
Diploma in Business Admininstration - Accounting
Okanagan College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
References
Available Upon Request