DITA SARASWATI
Victoria,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Resourceful Accounting professional with 5+ years of experience in audit preparation and reporting, with relevant and applicable skills to perform accurate reporting, budget management, as well as accounting tasks that may include processing payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and accounting guidance impacting financial operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Senior Financial Accountant
Ministry of Health
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Performed the consolidation of all health entities in BC for purposes of quarterly reporting, and annual reporting to Government's public accounts
- Reconciled the grant expense recorded by the Province with the provincial revenue recorded by the health entities and investigated all unreconciled variances to bring it to zero
- Collaborated with 10+ individuals that includes team members, other groups within the Ministry, and executives from health entities to successfully meet reporting deadlines.
Senior Accountant
Ernst & Young
- 04.2021
- Evaluated the audit client's financial reporting compliance with IFRS or ASPE, assessed the effectiveness of business processes, and advised recommendations over weak areas
- Identified trends and anomalies when executing audit procedures over client's financial data and detail reviewing staff's working papers, and resolved accounting issues; formulated specific questions to uncover business risks, discovered $200K differences in inventory valuation, and recommended a successful solution
- Remotely managed a team of 5+ auditors based in Canada, India, and Philippines, for a year-long audit engagement and successfully met the critical deadlines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
- Fostered people's professional development by providing on-the-job feedback, training, conducting performance reviews, enhancing team collaboration and effective task delegations to junior staff.
CPA Articling Intern
Arbutus Group
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Improved operational efficiency by accurately processing client documents for about 5+ tax returns per week, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with the team to complete time-sensitive tasks
- Created practical solutions to complete administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner, which improved working efficiency
- Enhanced client experience by attending to clients with fast and pleasant customer service.
Sales Associate
Hudson's Bay Company
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Helped the company maximize sales potential for every customer by providing customer-focused services and understanding their needs, resulting in repeat customers
- Improved operational efficiency by accurately processing about 15+ transactions per day at the cash register
- Resolved customer complaints by addressing each complaint professionally and empathetically.
Education
Diploma in Accounting -
Sauder School of Business, UBC
Vancouver, BC05.2017
Combined Major in Economics and Mathematics (B.A.) -
UBC
Vancouver, BC08.2015
Skills
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills, with knowledge and experience in accounting and financial statement audits, demonstrated by 5 years of experience as Senior Accountant at KPMG, Ernst & Young and Senior Financial Accountant at Ministry of Health
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with 5 years of working experience and intermediate skills in using Microsoft Excel Some understanding of various accounting systems like QuickBooks, JD Edwards, NetSuite, and SAP from exposure to many audit clients' accounting processes and data
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Financial statement review
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS, ASPE Compliance)
- Audit preparation
- Consolidation Accounting
- Annual reports
- Documentation and Reports
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Financial Statements Review
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Data Analysis
Professional License
Chartered Professional Accountant, CPABC, 12/2021
Volunteer Experience
- Medical Appointment Companion, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, 06/2016, 08/2017, Provided one-on-one assistance for seniors with disabilities to safely travel to and from their appointments by consistently practicing safety protocols and following instructions., Demonstrated genuine compassion and understanding of clients to improve clients' well-being while accompanying seniors to their medical appointments., Solved any conflict situations that may arise by employing good judgment, resulting in a safe and pleasant environment.
- Shopping Companion, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, 06/2016, 08/2017, Supported seniors with disabilities to remain independent by offering one-on-one assistance for completing their grocery and personal shopping needs twice a month at a local shopping mall., Provided emotional and social support that improved clients' social connectedness with other program participants and other volunteers., Facilitated a comfortable environment by actively listening and responding to clients' needs, so clients felt relaxed and safe to enjoy the experience fully.
- Volunteer, UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students, Vancouver, BC, 03/2017, 03/2017, Instructed university students, ranging from first-time tax filers, newcomers to Canada, and young parents, on how to prepare and successfully file 20+ personal tax returns on time., Summarized any unfinished case to the next volunteer during shift changes, ensuring proper handoff and solution., Collaborated with shift supervisors to solve more complex cases, guaranteeing client satisfaction.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant
Timeline
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
10.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Accountant
Ministry of Health
01.2022 - 09.2022
CPA Articling Intern
Arbutus Group
01.2017 - 04.2017
Sales Associate
Hudson's Bay Company
10.2015 - 04.2016
Senior Accountant
Ernst & Young
- 04.2021
Diploma in Accounting -
Sauder School of Business, UBC
Combined Major in Economics and Mathematics (B.A.) -
UBC
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