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EVELYN OBANO

Mississauga

Summary

Experienced and highly motivated, results driven finance and risk management professional, skilled in financial analysis and data analysis and with implementing financial systems.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Operational Analyst

Halton Region

08.2024 - 02.2025

Worked as part of a team tasked with the implementation of the SAP software upgrade and successfully launched SAP Hana
Prepare monthly account reconciliation of assigned vendors for completeness and accuracy and in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
Prepare journal entries or any adjustments posted in vendor accounts at month end
Prepare tax schedules for WHT, Sales tax for filing to CRA
Prepare monthly and quarterly expense reports
Liaise with procurement on issues with supplier contracts and with purchase orders created
Run ad hoc reports as directed by management
Managed month-end close processes, ensuring timely completion and accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
Evaluated vendor contracts for cost-efficiency, leading to renegotiated agreements with better terms for the region
Provided training to procurement analysts in finance concepts, software applications, and analytical techniques used in daily operations.
Improved operational efficiency through detailed analysis of financial data and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Implemented robust internal controls to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize risks associated with fraud or errors.

Accountant

WHITECAP SUPPLY CANADA (BRAFAASCO)

08.2023 - 07.2024

Prepare vendor reconciliation statement for assigned vendors on a weekly basis
Post accruals and journal entries at month end
Process and validate transactions in Citrix
Match, code vendor invoices to correct GL codes and cost centers
Collaborate with procurement on discrepancies with the purchase orders to get issues resolved in a timely manner
Close AP and AR at month end
Carry out the check run process for both manual, wire transfers, ACH monthly
Prepare tax schedules WHT, HST filing for reporting to CRA
Conduct month end and year end closing
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements GAAP, IFRS
File and store documents at month end to keep the department organized
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.

FINANCE-Accounting Analyst

BESTBUY DISTRIBUTORS

03.2018 - 01.2023

Match batch and code invoices for processing in the system
Ensure all invoices are approved by the appropriate initiating business unit
Ensure price and quantity invoiced match the purchase order and investigate any discrepancies with procurement and inventory
Calculate volume rebate and request rebate credit memos from vendors in a timely manner
Investigate short or over shipment and request credit and debit memos from vendors
Prepare monthly vendor account statement reconciliation
Prepare financial statements monthly P& L statement and balance sheet from the trial balance for presentation to the lender to secure and maintain a revolving credit loan
Run Vendor Aging Analysis report
Process manual checks monthly and process ACH and wire transfer for payment to vendors
Prepare tax schedules WHT, HST filing to CRA
Assist with month and yearend procedures
Run Adhoc reports as requested

Corporate Accountant

PUROLATOR COURIER LIMITED

01.2014 - 02.2018

Review and code the PCL custom brokerage aircraft charter and line haul invoices to the GL account and cost centers ensuring correct sales tax are charged in SAP and ensure approval by appropriate approving authority
Ensure invoices are accurately entered into the system with proper tax codes and then validated
Match vendor invoice to pre-approved purchase order and determine if item is to be capitalized or expensed
Close AP and AR at month end and post balance to the general ledger
Reconcile the GL account balance to the trial balance for validation
Reconcile monthly assigned vendor statements to each vendor account balance and liaise with stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies
Assist with preparation of consolidated financial statements
National department expense accounts analysis and month end accrual posting
Prepare monthly journal entries for posting
Capitalize capital expenditure in SAP with correct asset numbers ID
Assist with month end and year end closing
Respond to queries from external auditors
Ensure all processes comply with GAAP and IFRS