Brina C. Wakibs
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Professional experience in auditing and financial analysis; ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements. I demonstrate a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, as well as adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Additionally, I am skilled in risk assessment, compliance, and financial reporting. I am known for reliability and integrity, contributing effectively to organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Accountant Billing Coordinator
DB Schenker of Canada
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed import and export containers shipments payments.
- Assisted management in developing strategic plans by providing insights from audit analyses.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies through diligent audit work.
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex audits involving multiple business units across various industries.
Bilingual Accountant Audit Clerk- Contract
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards, and banking policies to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Managed multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality.
- Identified irregularities, researched causes and resolved problems.
- Investigated daily expenses and compared to expected expenditures to help identify discrepancies and fraud.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while reviewing complex financial transactions and identifying discrepancies.
Auto and Home Insurance Financial- Administrator
SNAP Home Financial
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing automated systems.
- Managed payroll processing accurately, adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality for all employee information.
- Developed monthly financial statements that provided valuable insights into company performance, leading to informed decision-making by management.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all financial documents, ensuring easy access during audits or other reviews as needed.
Accountant Payment Processing Clerk- Contract
Bank of Montreal, BMO
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Education
Certificate - PBLMT Multicultural And Immigration Services
Public Works PBLMT- PICS
Surrey, BC05-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations, Administration & Communication
University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DRC10-2016
Diploma - Communication, Organization & Marketing
University of Kinshasa
Kinshasa, DRC11-2011
Skills
- Bank reconciliations
- General ledger management
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounts payable and receivable; reconciliation processes
- Data analytics proficiency
- Fraud detection techniques
- Financial reporting accuracy
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer relations & Strong communication skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Data inputting
- Risk assessment & Liability calculation
- MS office suite
- Strategic planning
- Administrative support
- Payroll management
- Invoice balancing
- Auditing procedures
- QuickBooks expertise
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Sustainability Awareness Training, Certificate. (May 2022)
- CPI -Non-violent Intervention Flex, Certificate. Crisis Prevention Institute. (May 2021)
- Mental Health First Aid Standard, Certificate, Mental Health Commission of Canada. (May 2021)
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/ AED Level C, Certificate. Canadian Red Cross. (April 2021)
- Refugee and Asylum Seeker: Tracks and Reality, Certificate University of Montréal. (February 2021)
- QuickBooks Accounts Payable, Certificate. ASAP Training. (May 2016)
Timeline
Audit Accountant Billing Coordinator
DB Schenker of Canada
03.2020 - 10.2024
Bilingual Accountant Audit Clerk- Contract
Royal Bank of Canada, RBC
01.2019 - 02.2020
Auto and Home Insurance Financial- Administrator
SNAP Home Financial
01.2018 - 12.2018
Accountant Payment Processing Clerk- Contract
Bank of Montreal, BMO
01.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate - PBLMT Multicultural And Immigration Services
Public Works PBLMT- PICS
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations, Administration & Communication
University of Kinshasa
Diploma - Communication, Organization & Marketing
University of Kinshasa
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