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● Plan and perform audit, review, and compilation engagements, and update executives on engagement progress via reports and presentations.

● Prepare and review financial statements, notes, and disclosures, adhering to regulations and guidance.

● Perform detailed financial analysis including variance and ratio analysis to assess trends, identify anomalies, and support audit and review findings, ensuring alignment with client expectations and financial reporting frameworks (ASPE/IFRS/GAAP).

● Create and maintain strong rapport with clients by establishing regular communication channels, hosting client meetings, and providing clear and actionable insights into audit needs, concerns, and findings, leading to high client satisfaction.

● Manage and mentor junior staff by delivering training in audit methodologies, technical accounting principles, and effective client communication.

● Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial records for audits, resolving financial discrepancies that enhance financial transparency.

● Conduct internal control walk-throughs and test design, implementation, and operating efficiency of internal controls.

● Assist in the preparation and completion of audit files for year-end engagements, including private, public, and NPO clients, across various different industries.

● Participate in client site visits to gather audit evidence and validate accounting treatments through observation and inquiry.

● Collaborated with team members to resolve audit issues in a timely manner, contributing to overall audit engagement efficiency.

● Owned the full-cycle Revenue and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including monthly billing for 70+ customers with individualized and variable terms based on product usage.

● Slashed account delinquency by 100% by utilizing AR reports to proactively identify aging accounts, and negotiated favorable repayment plans to bring all accounts current.

● Managed the Accounts Payable (AP) functions, ensuring timely vendor payment and employee expense reimbursements, and meticulous accuracy in account coding.

● Prepared all journal entries and account reconciliations related to AP and AR for month-end and year-end close, and supported external audit requirements.

● Oversaw complex internal and external calendar scheduling for the 5 member Executive Team, employing advanced organizational tools and prioritization techniques to optimize time management and accommodate changing priorities.

● Coordinated planning and logistics for all executive meetings and conferences, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail in developing agendas, recording action items, and delivering post-meeting recap communications.

● Partnered with the Executive Team to deliver webinars and product presentations.

● Drafted and edited executive-level client communications, leveraging strong writing and client service skills to convey key messages.

● Cut $20k in operational expense by negotiating contract rates and conditions with two vendors, securing more favourable payment terms for the organization.

● Processed weekly commissions for 40+ mortgage brokers. averaging a combined total of $350,000+ in weekly commissions.

● Performed compliance reviews on all broker files, ensuring all required documents, forms, and disclosures were prepared correctly and signed, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Mortgage Brokers Act

● Maintained effective working relationships with the regulatory body (BCFSA) staff, lending partners, mortgage brokers, and clients.

● Assisted brokers with administrative duties, including ordering appraisals and title searches, preparing client forms and disclosures, and requesting client documentation.

● Owned all new broker on-boarding, both internally and with external lenders, and licensing and regulatory bodies, and coached them on company and industry processes.

● Coordinated internal and external meetings for Broker Owners, and arranged virtual and in-person corporate and office events for company employees and guests.

● 6+ years of additional work experience in Hospitality roles and Hospitality Management from 2012 -2018.

• Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
• Opened and served beer, wine, champagne, and prepared martini and cocktail orders
• Prepared fresh garnishes and syrups for drinks, and stocked ice and glassware as needed
• Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, and taking inventory.

• Organized reservations and floor plans for service, greeted and seated all guests, answered telephone and email inquiries
• Organized service briefings and updates, arranged menu edits and reprints
• Processed voucher redemptions and parking validation record keeping
• Assisted servers and managers as needed
• Maintained efficient communications with all relevant hotel departments

• Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
• Prepared fresh garnishes and syrups for drinks, stocked ice and glassware as needed
• Engaged with guests and anticipated their needs
• Served beer, wine, champagne, and prepared martini and cocktail order
• Polished glassware, bussed tables to keep customer areas clean
• Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory
• Banquet bar service, including weddings, conferences, and award ceremonies.

• Set up bar and section of 4 tables for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
• Prepared fresh garnishes and syrups for drinks, stocked ice and glassware as needed
• Served beer, wine, champagne, and prepared martini and cocktail orders
• Engaged with guests and anticipated their needs
• Polished glassware and bussed tables to keep customer areas clean
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.

• Supported the Bar Manager with all relevant administrative duties and floor supervision
• Assisted the Bar Manager with purchasing, pay roll, onboarding, training, scheduling, and menu development
• Maintained high standards of customer service by staying up to date on bar and menu options and providing effective food recommendations for guests
• Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business
• All bartender duties

• Managed bar operations and a team of twelve bartenders, which served four meals periods (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner) and ~1500+ customers per day
• Oversaw monthly inventory counts, prepared stock reconciliation reports, placed all purchase orders, approved delivery notes and supplier invoices for payment
• Processed departmental payroll, and prepared payroll and business revenue and management reports for the General Manager
• Conducted interviews, onboarding, training, and scheduling
• Beverage menu development, and customer feedback management
• All bartender duties