Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
IT
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France Desrochers

Terrebonne,QC

Summary

Accomplished Accountant & Payroll Administrator with a proven track record at Bellus Health Inc., enhancing accounting systems and payroll efficiency. Expert in financial analysis and team collaboration, I've successfully managed payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees, achieving significant process improvements. Skilled in general accounting and internal controls, my focus is on delivering impactful financial auditing and budget analysis results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant & Payroll Administrator

Bellus Health Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2024

Responsible for purchase order management, accruals and analysis. Responsible for payroll & benefits (Canada,US). Participation in the improvement of the accounting system and procedures to increase efficiency.

Assistant Controller and Human Resources

Trovac Industries Ltee
04.2018 - 11.2020

Responsible for the Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources management of the British Columbia subsidiary.

Accountant & Payroll Supervisor

Elopak Canada
10.2016 - 04.2018

Responsible for the revision of all payroll accounting. Managed the implementation of a new payroll resources and planning system for 200 unionized employees and 80 administrative staff.

Accountant / Payroll & Benefits Manager

Bath Fitter Inc.
04.2014 - 10.2016

Responsible for accounting and internal payroll control and Human Resources department budget. Responsible for restructuring the payroll department. Ensure payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employees, and manage payroll and benefits process improvements projects.

Supervisor, Finances & Administration

Vertex Pharmaceutique (ViroChem Pharma Inc.)
05.2004 - 11.2013

Support the accounting and general administration department based in Canada. This role requires significant interaction with various head office departments, including accounting, purchasing and human resources, as well as with staff at the various sites.

Accountant

Sanofi Aventis
01.1995 - 05.2004

Responsible for bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable transactions for several subsidiaries, and all operating expense analysis

Education

US Payroll Practice Essentials

American Payroll Association
2022

Benefits, Payroll I And II

Canadian Payroll Association
2008

Accounting And Finance

Collège Montmorency
Laval, QC
06.1994

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • General accounting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Accounting Processes
  • Payroll Management
  • Financial Auditing
  • Budget Analysis
  • Auditing procedures
  • Internal Controls

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

IT

SAP, Navision, Great Plain, Jeeves, Accpac, Ecel, ADP, Dayforce, Nethris, Payworks, Trinet, COUPA

Timeline

Accountant & Payroll Administrator

Bellus Health Inc.
11.2020 - 06.2024

Assistant Controller and Human Resources

Trovac Industries Ltee
04.2018 - 11.2020

Accountant & Payroll Supervisor

Elopak Canada
10.2016 - 04.2018

Accountant / Payroll & Benefits Manager

Bath Fitter Inc.
04.2014 - 10.2016

Supervisor, Finances & Administration

Vertex Pharmaceutique (ViroChem Pharma Inc.)
05.2004 - 11.2013

Accountant

Sanofi Aventis
01.1995 - 05.2004

US Payroll Practice Essentials

American Payroll Association

Benefits, Payroll I And II

Canadian Payroll Association

Accounting And Finance

Collège Montmorency
France Desrochers