Derek Soros
North Vancouver,Canada
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
MARTIN HENRY CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared compilations and corporate tax returns
- Prepared financial statements summarizing clients business activities and performance
- Finalized corporate tax return for clients indicating income taxes owing and advised on tax efficiency
- Completed all journal entries, maintained general ledger and reconciled intercompany accounts
- Prepared all sections of compilations producing accurate financial reports and addressing clients needs
- Assessed clients bookkeeping and made corrections where needed resulting in increased accuracy and completeness of financial statements
Accountant
RED LION MANAGEMENT LTD
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Prepared financial statements, quarterly and annual financial reporting packages
- Created consolidated group report templates for all internal business units. This resulted in increased overall integration of reporting entities leading to stronger financial analysis
- Prepared net present value valuations for investment projects. This resulted in our company’s ability to leverage capital leading to further profitable investing
- Managed corporate cash flow budgets and forecasts. This resulted in our company’s ability to predict cash flow during periods of expansion leading to overall financial health and a strong solvency position
- Created invoice templates to automate expense allocations for the accounts payable department leading to higher AP entry efficiency and accuracy
- Updated daily cash flow reports. This facilitated management’s ability to make investment decisions resulting in strong overall cash management
- Filed GST returns and improved audit efficiency. This resulted in stronger tax compliance with CRA
Staff Accountant
MAHMOUD VIRANI INC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Completed bookkeeping, prepared audits, compilations and corporate tax returns
- Prepared financial statements
- Managed payroll accounts and source deductions
- Prepared and filed corporate tax returns
- Filed GST and PST returns
- Completed bank reconciliations
- Entered A/R and A/P invoices
- Prepared complex journal entries, maintained general ledger and reconciled intercompany accounts
- Ensured client followed IFRS or ASPE reporting standards
- Reconciled investment activities including gains and losses
- Liaised as auditor with external companies preparing audits with all supporting documents
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Capilano University
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - undefined
09.2025
Skills
- Skilled in Accounting and Tax software programs–Proficient in Caseware, Simply Accounting (Sage), QuickBooks, Taxprep and Profile software
- Proficient in workplace applications – Extensively skilled in all facets of Microsoft suite of products including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and PowerBI, REALpac and Copilot
- Strong understanding of accounting standards (ASPE and IFRS), personal and corporate tax
Timeline
Staff Accountant
MARTIN HENRY CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
01.2024 - 01.2025
Accountant
RED LION MANAGEMENT LTD
01.2017 - 01.2024
Staff Accountant
MAHMOUD VIRANI INC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - undefined
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Capilano University