DIJO JOSEPH
Summary
Five years of hands on accounting experience in handling monthly bank reconciliations, expense tracking, month-end and year-end reporting tasks and assisting with the annual audit. Expertise in AR/AP and preparing tax remittance Strong academic foundation in Accounting, Economics, Management and Financial Planning. Fast and accurate data entry, effective communication, Problem solving and Decision making skills Enjoy working independently and being part of a team
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Peter, Paul's Hospitality Group
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Preparing monthly sales report and recording invoices and passing required adjustment entries.
- General Ledger Accounts, Bank Accounts and Credit card Reconciliations.
- Assisting with internal audits and resolving discrepancies for month end and year-end closing.
- Assist in monthly HST filing and Government compliance reporting.
- Tracked customer invoices to facilitate prompt and accurate payments.
- Implemented new online ordering and billing system to increase the efficiency and sales.
- Maintained excellent relation with customers and vendors by effectively communicating.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYABLE CLERK
National Port Security Services
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable data
- Ensured company invoices are entered in system and send out for collecting payment
- Reconcile, resolve and communicate AR/AP discrepancies
- Update/maintain receivable database along with reports, spreadsheet and files
- Assist in Monthly reporting and Year-end auditing requirements
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options
- Arrange payment of invoices as needed
- Organized and maintained department documents filing system.
Financial Planning Intern
Raymond James Financial
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed administrative tasks such as record-keeper, writing correspondence and gathering materials
- Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options
- Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one- time or negotiated installment methods
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new and existing clients
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Lambton College
Toronto, ON12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Business, Economics & Business Law, Bu
Kannur University
07.2014
Skills
- Financial Statements
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Customer Service
- Ledger Accuracy
- GAAP/IFRS
- Internal Control
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Sage 50
Timeline
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Peter, Paul's Hospitality Group
10.2019 - 08.2023
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYABLE CLERK
National Port Security Services
08.2017 - 09.2019
Financial Planning Intern
Raymond James Financial
11.2016 - 02.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Business, Economics & Business Law, Bu
Kannur University
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