FIRAS ZEIN

• Managed month-end closing activities for multiple corporate entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, general ledger reconciliations, financial analysis, and variance investigations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversaw complex intercompany transactions, reconciliations, settlements, and cost allocations across corporate and operating entities. Prepared monthly management fee calculations, invoicing, revenue recognition, and related HST/GST adjustments to support financial integrity.
• Bank Reconciliations & Financial Operations: Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash transactions, analyze AR/AP balances, reconcile payroll clearing accounts, and coordinate with Treasury, Payroll, and Shared Services to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.
• Tax Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit Support: Support HST/GST filings, maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation, assist with internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and financial controls.
• Developed and enhanced Excel-based financial models, reconciliation tools, automated journal entry templates, and reporting trackers, streamlining accounting processes and improving accuracy through effective use of Yardi, OneStream, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel.

• Performed month/year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, revenue reporting, and expense reviews.
• Designed and maintained advanced Excel-based financial models for forecasting profitability across multiple business units, enabling strategic decision-making and improving reporting accuracy for senior management.
• Streamlined updates and maintenance of Vendor Master in SAP, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinated internal funding and supported cash pooling across multiple business units.
• Processed and reconciled corporate credit card statements, ensuring accurate accruals and timely financial reporting.
• Managed Vendor Master updates and maintenance within SAP.
• Prepared and filed monthly commodity tax returns for a portfolio of companies in accordance with the Income Tax Act of Canada.

• Led budgeting and forecasting activities, prepared variance analysis, and integrated KPIs into custom reports for senior management.
• Managed multi-currency cash positions and bank accounts; prepared daily cash flow forecasts using Power BI and Excel.
• Managed prepaid inventory, expenses, and bank reconciliations for multiple entities to ensure financial accuracy.
• Conducted e-commerce reporting for Shopify and PayPal across 49 stores to ensure accurate financial settlement and compliance.

• Collaborated with senior managers to generate and analyze financial data, enhancing strategic decision-making.
• Analyzed and reviewed revenue transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepared the monthly revenue close for practices during month-end close procedures.
• Reconciled over 700 bank accounts, resolving discrepancies.
• Conducted detailed analysis of P&L accounts and variance analysis, presenting findings and actionable recommendations to dental clinics.
• Partnered with senior managers to generate and analyze financial data.
• Led a team of four in executing high-volume bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Collaborated with various departments to align financial strategies.

• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and payable, ensuring accurate financial reporting and cash flow management.
• Handled month-end reconciliations for bank accounts and credit cards to maintain financial integrity and compliance.
• Reviewed miscellaneous expenses, ensuring accurate coding in Coupa to facilitate transparent financial tracking.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of employee payroll
• Provided technical support for IT systems

• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and recognized project milestone revenues in compliance with IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for client relations, facilitating effective communication and resolution of inquiries.
• Maintained fixed asset ledgers and depreciation schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Ensured internal controls and compliance procedures were in line with regulatory and corporate tax requirements.
• Supported the implementation of the Sage Intacct ERP system, ensuring seamless integration and improved operational efficiency.
• Served as the primary point of contact for client relations, ensuring effective communication and resolution of inquiries.
• Conducted analytical reviews of fund performance and tax reporting accuracy, identifying anomalies and process gaps for timely resolution.
• Handled reimbursements and prepared expense reports using Coupa.

• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable, preparing AR aging reports to enhance financial oversight.
• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and prepared AR aging reports.
• Restructured financial processes to improve efficiency.

• Managed full account receivable process from order to cash. from order to cash.
• Maintained accurate production records, inventory logs, and compliance documentation for successful audits and internal reviews.
• Assisted in implementing process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (production, QA, inventory, and logistics) to optimize workflow

(Expected to write CFE – May 2027)