Farhad Khani
Burnaby,British Columbia
Summary
Skilled Financial Controller bringing 15 years of experience working with different organizations. Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals. Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
Marshall Anderson Tours /Anderson Vacations
09.2021 - Current
- Reviewed, controlled, approved, and assigned all procedures based on accounting processes
- Prepared Professional Financial Statements based on IFRS, and ASPE standards, cost reports, analysis, and all financial reports required
- Cash flow management
- Full-cycle accounting, including identifying, collecting, analyzing documentation, transactions, classifications, and corrections
- Managed A/P, A/R, reconciliation and worked with multiple currencies such as CAD, USD, EUR, … Filed GST and HST tax declaration
- Performed payroll and Agent commission
- Prepared the required management reports
- Account reconciliations, Bank reconciliation, and balancing
- Supervised all accounting journal entries for transparency and review
- Performed year-end process and worked closely with Auditors.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Full-Cycle Accountant
SAN & SAM Accounting and Tax Services
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepared Financial Statements, cost reports and all financial reports required
- Full-cycle accounting includes identifying, collecting, analyzing documentation, transactions, classifications, and corrections
- Account reconciliations, Bank reconciliation, and balancing
- Recorded all accounting journal entries for transparency and review.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Project Accountant
IBE Group (Construction Company)
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Full-cycle accounting, including identifying, collecting, analyzing documentations and transactions, classifications, and corrections
- Recorded all accounting journal entries for transparency and review
- Filling GST and QST tax declaration with "Revenu Québec" based on the deadlines
- Prepared company budget and financial plans before the start of the new fiscal year
- Prepared Professional Financial Statements
- Account reconciliations, Bank reconciliation
- Performed year-end closing
- Divided company projects according to the amount and duration of the projects by the company policies to the small, medium, and large projects
- Provided financial planning and analysis for each project with quarterly and monthly reporting
- Compared budget reports with actual performance for each project and presented relevant reports
- Submitted the project's progress report to the management department
- Reviewed, controlled, approved, and assigned all received bills to each project.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Supported the successful onboarding of new project accountants by sharing expertise, offering mentoring, and collaborating on best practices.
Accounting Manager
Hamyar Tejarat Fartak
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared Professional Financial Statements, cost reports and all financial reports required
- Full-cycle accounting, including identifying, collecting, analyzing documentations and transactions, classifications, and corrections
- Account reconciliations, Bank reconciliation, and balancing
- Managed A/P, A/R, and reconciliation
- Performed year-end closing and provided the auditor's required documents
- Supervised all accounting journal entries for transparency and review
- Performed payroll.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Accounting Manager
Aval Sazan Investment Co
01.2013 - 02.2015
- Managed a staff of 9 accountants, with all accounting duties.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to develop departmental budgets for optimal resource allocation and cost control.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Head of Revenue Accounting
Industrial & Engineering Inspection Co (I.E.I)
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Auditor
Mokhtar & Hamkaran /Audit Firm
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax process to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Increased internal control effectiveness through diligent evaluation of processes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Education
CPA Designation in Process
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
WES
Toronto, Ontario01.2019
Erudit Academy
Montreal, Quebec01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Azad University
01.2006
Skills
- 6 years out of 15 years of experience as Financial Controller & Accounting Manager
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Preparation of professional Financial Statements based on IFRS and ASPE accounting standards
- Analysis & Budgeting
- Cost accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Strong computer, and Microsoft skills
- Accounting software: QuickBooks online, Sage 50 cloud, ERP system
- Leadership skills and team player
- Accountable, hard-working, fast learner, and detail-oriented
- Able to work long hours and under pressure
- Excellent problem solver with solution focused approach
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Attestation of Vocational Specialization in Business
Timeline
Financial Controller
Marshall Anderson Tours /Anderson Vacations
09.2021 - Current
Full-Cycle Accountant
SAN & SAM Accounting and Tax Services
10.2019 - 08.2021
Project Accountant
IBE Group (Construction Company)
06.2018 - 05.2019
Accounting Manager
Hamyar Tejarat Fartak
03.2015 - 06.2016
Accounting Manager
Aval Sazan Investment Co
01.2013 - 02.2015
Head of Revenue Accounting
Industrial & Engineering Inspection Co (I.E.I)
01.2011 - 12.2012
Auditor
Mokhtar & Hamkaran /Audit Firm
01.2007 - 12.2010
CPA Designation in Process
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
WES
Erudit Academy
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Azad University
Attestation of Vocational Specialization in Business
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