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Dharshi Bala

Guelph,ON

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Senior Accountant

Semex
08.2020 - Current
  • Full cycle accounting (Trail Balances / Balance sheet, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Flow Projections, AP, AR, Financial Reporting)
  • Streamlined financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
  • Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Ensures accounting records and reports are in compliance with IFRS and government regulations
  • Full cycle accounting (Trail Balances / Balance sheet, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Flow Projections, AP, AR, Financial Reporting)
  • Reconciliation and cleanup of all Balance Sheet Accounts, including subledger to GL recs
  • Process and Support AR and AP during testing and implementation phases for ERP change
  • Bank Reconciliation for 10 intercompany – Convert from excel into csv format bank statements and upload to business central
  • Doing auto match process and posting the reconciliations in the system
  • IFRS 16 Lease contracts, Assets ROU assets analyses
  • Preparing Sales RoR Provision Reports, Inventory Provision
  • Standardize and streamline accounting processes
  • Preparing key consolidated financial results, commentaries
  • Ensure integrity and accuracy of General Ledger for accountable entities is always maintained
  • Ad-hoc reports and projects
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting, Variances analyses Monthly–Compared Current vs Last Year vs Budget

Controller / Senior Accountant

WSA – Hear Canada
12.2018 - 07.2020
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
  • Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.

Corporate Accountant

Creative Enterprise Initiative
02.2012 - 11.2018
  • Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for business
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation and journal entry procedures.
  • Increased interdepartmental communication and collaboration through regular financial meetings and presentations.
  • Improved cash flow management with timely accounts receivable collections and accounts payable monitoring.
  • Streamlined audit preparation process, resulting in reduced external audit fees and improved relationships with auditors.
  • Conducted thorough variance analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve budgeting accuracy.
  • Implemented new accounting software, enhancing efficiency by automating manual tasks and improving overall data integrity.

Accountant

Open Text Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Efficiently handled bookkeeping, financial statement, reconciliation, AP/AR, billing.
  • Communicated with customers about their accounts and calculated penalty charges and interest.
  • Managed vendor accounts, and generated weekly on demand cheques.
  • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks.
  • Ensured that all sales and tax returns are filed timely and accurately.
  • Worked with team members in tasks such as updating general ledgers and journal.
  • Recognized for improving work processes which increased productivity.
  • Primary software used: Great Plain, Olli, Smart list and Excel.
  • Handled tasks related to cash disbursement and reconciliation.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.

Bookkeeper

Cash Back VAT Reclaim GmbH
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Managed financial department with responsibility for tax, billing, AP/ AR, and bookkeeping.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Checked client invoices and calculated tax outcomes based on country-specific regulations.
  • Monitored to ensure efficient and secure payment system for client reimbursement (refunds and commission).
  • Administered online banking functions for employer.
  • Retrieved documents, credit notes and corrected invoices to identify/evaluate all recoverable tax.
  • Received senior executive commendation for increasing productivity.
  • Performed general office duties and administrative tasks.

Education

CPA Final -

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

BSc (Honours) in Business Management & Accounting -

Manchester Metropolitan University UK

Skills

  • Financial statement review
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Expertise in [Business Central Microsoft 365, Navision, SharePoint, Quick Books Pro , Sage , MS Excel, Great Plains, ERP & AS400]
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Database Administration
  • Tax Preparation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Budget Administration
  • Audit Support
  • Payroll Oversight
  • General Ledger Management
  • Staff Oversight
  • Recordkeeping
  • Biweekly payroll
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax law understanding
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Audit preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Expense Tracking
  • Information Protection
  • General ledger accounting
  • Internal Controls
  • Variance Analysis
  • Team Training
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Grant Accounting
  • Value Added Tax Compliance
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Deferred Revenue Accounting
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Healthcare Accounting
  • Consolidation Accounting
  • Debt Accounting
  • Lease Accounting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • IFRS Compliance
  • Inventory Accounting
  • Sales tax compliance
  • Manufacturing Accounting
  • Tax law expertise
  • ERP Systems Expertise
  • International Accounting
  • Foreign Currency Transactions
  • Nonprofit Accounting
  • Balance sheets
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Financial records review
  • Budget Preparation
  • Amortization Cost Valuation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • International Accounting Standards
  • Audit management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Documentation and Reports
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cloud accounting
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Accounting Principles

Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam, 

I am contacting you in regard to the advertised position at your company. I believe that my 14 plus years in CDN accounting work experience matches the qualifications that you are seeking for this position. My current duties include Financial statement - IFRS, Intercompany Accounts Analyses, Compliance Reports, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, Payroll, Cash flow Projections daily, Bank reconciliations, Budgets ,Assisting year end Auditing. I also acted as a contact point for internal and external clients. 

I am a graduate with a BSc (Honours) in Business Management & Accounting and doing the final stage of my CPA Final at University of Toronto and I am looking for a suitable accounting job to utilize my skills fully. I am confident that my combination of work experience and solid educational background has prepared me to work effectively. I am capable of taking quick and well-formed decisions when issues arise. I believe my financial background and professional approach to work will prove an asset to your organization. I understand responsibility, have a strong work ethic, and strive to do my best in all situations. In my current position, I identified a problem with the process of client complaints. I studied the problem, developed a solution, and implemented it with my supervisor’s approval.

I have included my resume, which describes my professional experience and personal skills that are transferable to your company. I would be most grateful if you would consider this application favorably. I hope to meet in person to discuss this opportunity further. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a time to meet, please call me. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Thank you. Yours Sincerely, Dharshi.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional

Timeline

Corporate Senior Accountant

Semex
08.2020 - Current

Controller / Senior Accountant

WSA – Hear Canada
12.2018 - 07.2020

Corporate Accountant

Creative Enterprise Initiative
02.2012 - 11.2018

Accountant

Open Text Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2012

Bookkeeper

Cash Back VAT Reclaim GmbH
01.2007 - 12.2009

CPA Final -

University of Toronto

BSc (Honours) in Business Management & Accounting -

Manchester Metropolitan University UK

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