Chol Kezekiah Kelei
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Grant Thornton LLP
Saskatoon, SK
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Reviewed financial statements, prepared audit programs and identified areas of risk.
- Analyzed internal control systems to identify weaknesses in processes and procedures.
- Developed audit plans based on the scope of work, objectives and timeline.
- Identified potential fraud risks and conducted detailed investigations into any suspicious activity.
- Performed testing of accounting records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to obtain an understanding of business operations, policies, controls and procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports for management review.
- Prepared working papers that documented evidence gathered during audits.
- Developed recommendations for improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding technical issues or complex areas requiring additional analysis.
- Evaluated operating results by comparing actual performance against budget and forecasts; identifying variances, trends and opportunities.
- Designed tests of internal controls over financial reporting systems in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Applied knowledge of auditing techniques to assess the adequacy of client's system of internal control over financial reporting.
- Summarized audit findings through written reports detailing areas needing improvement.
- Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Determined tax owed, completed and filed returns and upheld compliance with applicable laws.
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) - Accounting
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK10.2022
Professional Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB10.2011
Skills
- Financial Auditing
- Statement Preparation
- Revenue Tracking
- Tax Preparation
- Invoice Processing
- Report Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Support
- Payroll Administration
- Recordkeeping Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- General Ledger Entries
- Data Entry
- Reports Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Analysis
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Accountant
Grant Thornton LLP
09.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) - Accounting
University of Saskatchewan
Professional Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Winnipeg
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