DICKEN XIE
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis within the packaged food industry. Seeking a challenging position as a Senior Financial Analyst in Funding & Ministry Reporting at The Hospital for Sick Children, leveraging expertise in financial stewardship, external reporting, and data quality management. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Canada Bread Company, Ltd.
04.2016 - Current
- Performed balance sheet and financial operational reconciliations
- Prepared monthly journal entries and assisted in period-end and year-end processes
- Analyzed P&L cost centers, investigated variances, and presented findings to leadership
- Completed full financial statements, including month-end and year-end statements
- Conducted quarterly internal control audits in various business functions
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and note disclosures for external auditors
- Advised senior management on accounting matters and analyzed financial impacts of special transactions
- Participated in new systems and implementation projects, including CP, SBT, Oracle, Oracle Cloud
- Conducted ad-hoc special projects as requested by managers and finance leaders.
Staff Accountant
Bestcount Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2013
- Prepared monthly, interim, and year-end financial statements
- Reconciled bank, inter-company accounts, A/R, A/P, and other balance sheet accounts
- Addressed accounting inquiries from clients and represented clients in CRA reassessments
- Prepared various federal and provincial tax filings, including T2, T5013, T4, T4A, T3
- Prepared GST/HST and other government remittances (WSIB, EI, EHT)
- Conducted monthly and bi-weekly payrolls for up to 50 employees.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Specialist -
University of Toronto
04.2009
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- External Reporting
- Data Quality Assurance
- Financial Modeling
- Process Improvement
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Software Proficiency: Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, QlikSense, Commercial Platform, Margin Minder, Oracle Cloud, Quickbook, Quicken, MYOB, Caseware, Cantax, Profile
- Variance Analysis
- Comparative Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Auditing
- Bookkeeping
- Report Preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- GAAP Principles Expertise
Professional Designations And Certifications
CPA, CGA, 2019
Affiliations
- Urban gardening
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
Accomplishments
- Yah! Awards
Certification
- CPA, CGA Ontario
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Canada Bread Company, Ltd.
04.2016 - Current
Staff Accountant
Bestcount Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Specialist -
University of Toronto
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