Dorathy Adegor
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in full-cycle accounting, advanced bookkeeping, and financial management across international settings. Skilled in preparing financial statements under IFRS and GAAP, overseeing payroll compliance, and managing taxation requirements with accuracy and timeliness. Demonstrated success in implementing internal controls, streamlining financial processes, and supporting audits in both Canadian and Nigerian contexts. Proficient in accounting systems, including QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, SAP, and advanced Excel. Complemented by a Certificate in Criminology, along with compliance experience, I bring a unique perspective in risk management, fraud detection, and regulatory adherence. Recognized for analytical insight, precision, and leadership in mentoring staff, I deliver reliable financial insights that enhance compliance, reduce risk, and support strategic growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant /Bookkeeper
Distrobird
, BC
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Led full-cycle accounting operations, encompassing A/P, A/R, GL, reconciliations, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements per IFRS/GAAP standards.
- Managed statutory remittances including GST/HST and payroll deductions, ensuring zero penalties.
- Oversaw budgets, variance analysis, and cash-flow forecasting to facilitate executive decision-making.
- Coordinated external audits, preparing schedules and fostering effective auditor interactions.
- Implemented automated accounting workflows, achieving a 25% reduction in manual processing time.
- Conducted financial risk assessments and proposed corrective strategies to senior management.
- Supervised and trained junior staff in bookkeeping practices and software utilization.
Accounting Clerk
HENBEU
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Processed invoices, reconciliations, and vendor payments for over 300 accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Generated payroll for 150+ employees, complying with CRA standards.
- Prepared and submitted GST/HST filings and payroll remittances with full compliance.
- Supported monthly closing activities by reconciling bank accounts, and preparing adjusting entries.
- Assisted auditors during year-end reviews by providing detailed financial schedules.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software.
- Processed invoices and expense reports for timely payments.
- Communicated with vendors regarding billing inquiries and discrepancies.
- Assisted with monthly reconciliations and account analysis.
- Organized and filed financial documents for easy retrieval.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
Junior Accountant
Multipro ltd
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Recorded daily financial transactions, prepared journal entries, and maintained general ledgers for accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing monthly trial balances, profit and loss accounts, and balance sheets.
- Reconciled multiple bank accounts, and resolved discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable, managing vendor invoices, and customer payments.
- Supported tax compliance by assisting with VAT, withholding tax, and corporate filings under Nigerian tax law.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual financial audits, providing documentation and explanations.
- Prepared payroll schedules, calculated deductions, and ensured compliance with statutory remittances.
- Generated management reports, including cash flow, variance analysis, and expense tracking.
- Supported budgeting processes by compiling data, forecasting revenues, and monitoring expenditures.
- Introduced improved filing and documentation systems that enhanced accuracy and reduced audit queries.
Education
Certificate - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Tansian University
Nigeria07-2020
Skills
- Full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping
- Financial reporting (GAAP and IFRS)
- Payroll processing and compliance (ADP, Workday, Ceridian)
- Taxation: GST/HST, payroll deductions, VAT, corporate returns
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Audit preparation and internal controls
- Risk management and compliance (AML, fraud prevention)
- Accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations
- Financial analysis and cash flow management
- Software: QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, SAP, Advanced Excel
Certification
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) — In Progress
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – In Progress
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant /Bookkeeper
Distrobird
05.2024 - 07.2025
Accounting Clerk
HENBEU
01.2022 - 02.2024
Junior Accountant
Multipro ltd
05.2019 - 08.2021
Certificate - Criminology
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Tansian University