Fernanda Amaral
Vancouver
Summary
Dynamic and bilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese) accounting and business professional with extensive experience in financial operations, client service, and administration. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end support. Adept at building strong cross-cultural relationships and supporting business development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
JR. ACCOUNTANT
Harbourfront Wealth Management
07.2022 - Current
- Process 50+ invoices weekly and support month-end closings (reconciliations, journal entries, reporting).
- Manage semi-monthly payroll for 40+ commission-based employees.
- Handle payment processing, vendor management, and reconciliations.
- Assist in audit preparations and ensure compliance with corporate standards.
RECEPTIONIST (Auxiliary/On-Call)
City of Vancouver
06.2019 - Current
- Provide frontline customer service and administrative support in a fast-paced municipal environment.
- Process payments, issue tickets, receipts, reimbursements, and Leisure Access Program (LAP) passes.
- Balance daily cash, prepare reports, and manage floats.
- Collaborate with multiple departments during community events and high-traffic periods.
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
SNC-Lavalin
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed office operations, service requests, and departmental invoices.
- Supported corporate events, campaigns, and office setups/moves.
- Maintained SharePoint contract database for vendor/tenant management.
BOOKKEEPER
Prime Canadian
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Reconciled credit card transactions and prepared financial entries.
- Allocated expenses to accounts/cost centers and filed sales tax reports.
VISA APPLICATION SUPERVISOR
Dreams Intercâmbios
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Established and led the visa department, supervising staff and daily operations.
- Guided clients on study, work, and travel visa applications across multiple regions.
- Maintained embassy/consulate relations, resolving complex cases efficiently.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT
FIAT Chrysler Automobiles
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Processed invoices, reconciled accounts, and managed high-volume payments.
- Reported monthly sales taxes under Brazilian regulations.
- Supported month-end closings with journal entries and reconciliations.
- Improved AP/AR workflows through process streamlining.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Capilano University
05.2022
Diploma - Business
Canadian College
12.2016
Skills
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Processing & Month-End Support
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
- Customer Service & Client Relations
- Business Development Support (LATAM)
- Office & Event Administration
- Languages: Spanish (Fluent), Portuguese (Native), English (Fluent), French (Intermediate)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
JR. ACCOUNTANT
Harbourfront Wealth Management
07.2022 - Current
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
SNC-Lavalin
08.2020 - 07.2022
BOOKKEEPER
Prime Canadian
06.2020 - 08.2020
RECEPTIONIST (Auxiliary/On-Call)
City of Vancouver
06.2019 - Current
VISA APPLICATION SUPERVISOR
Dreams Intercâmbios
02.2017 - 12.2017
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & RECEIVABLE ASSISTANT
FIAT Chrysler Automobiles
04.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma - Business
Canadian College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Capilano University
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