Arsalan William
Milton,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented professional focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Mainfreight Inc
2022.04 - Current
- Supervision of day to day payables, billing and receivables operations.
- Perform reconciliations, month end close and report financial results for business divisions (Air, Ocean, Transport & Warehousing).
- Monthly GST/HST/QST filing and tax compliance.
- Liaison with banks, external auditors and relevant stakeholders.
- Work closely with operations and sales team on business improvement and strategic planning.
Accounting Administrator
Studenttimes Staffing Solutions Inc
2020.01 - 2022.04
- Preparation and maintenance of accounting records, financial and management reports
- Preparation of bi-weekly payroll (average 150 employees), weekly invoicing (average 30 clients), and payable/receivables management (average $1M)
- Tax Compliance ( timely submission of government dues i.e Payroll taxes, WSIB, EHT etc)
Manager
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2018.01 - 2019.04
- Managed the accounting department operations and led the team of 6 employees
- Assisted with the development of policies, systems, and financial procedures to minimize discrepancies
- Coordinated conversion to new accounting, reporting, and financial management software systems, overseeing data upload and transfers.
Assistant Manager
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2014.01 - 2017.12
- Promoted to the position to supervise payables and receivables, taxation, and bookkeeping operations
- Approved and checked journal entries for accuracy, ensuring account information was correct
- Worked in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to initiate collection efforts and accounts reconciliation
- Maintained efficient office operations by offering skilled clerical support to senior team members.
Accounting Officer
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Prepared journal entries and accurately entered data into accounting software
- Supported general accounting tasks to complete the monthly close process
- Prepared and filed annual tax returns with on-time submissions to state and federal governments, including monthly tax filings and payments
- Reviewed bank statements and reconciled bank and company records.
Education
CIMA/CGMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
United Kingdom2018
Member - ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom2014
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- GST/HST/QST Returns
- Business Operations Analysis
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Internal Control Management
- Process Improvement
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Financial Management
- Strategic Risk Management
Accomplishments
- Optimized receivable processes resulting in 30% improvement in receivable days at Mainfreight.
- Worked with controllers & IT developers to design and implement financial software for transport and warehousing at Mainfreight.
- Value engineered fuel procurement & management process resulting in annual savings exceeding PKR 10 million at Orient Power.
- Designed control procedures pertaining to procurement and material management resulting in a reduction of overhead expenses at Orient Power.
- Part of the team that led to the successful implementation of ERP Oracle Financials in a given timeframe at Orient Power.
Certification
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor - 2013
- CAT - Certified Accounting Technician - 2008
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Mainfreight Inc
2022.04 - Current
Accounting Administrator
Studenttimes Staffing Solutions Inc
2020.01 - 2022.04
Manager
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2018.01 - 2019.04
Assistant Manager
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2014.01 - 2017.12
Accounting Officer
ORIENT POWER COMPANY (PVT) LIMITED
2011.01 - 2013.01
CIMA/CGMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Member - ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor - 2013
- CAT - Certified Accounting Technician - 2008
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