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Ganesh Raja

North York,Canada

Summary

Proven Corporate Accountant with a track record of enhancing payment efficiency by 100% at CI Financial, adept in accounts payable management and fostering robust vendor relationships. Skilled in utilizing accounting software like Microsoft D365 and SAP, and excelling in cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining a 99% invoice accuracy rate.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate Accountant-AP

CI Financial
Toronto, Canada
10.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed the processing, reviewing and reconciliation of an average of 1000 monthly invoices for wealth management and Data Feed suppliers ensuring a 99% Accuracy and on-time payment rate
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, resolved discrepancies, and verified appropriate approval and supporting documentation
  • Worked closely with vendors and service providers, streamlining payment schedules and ensuring cost efficiency
  • Implemented a conversion to EFT mode of payment method from cheque payment, reducing processing time by 100% and thereby improved efficiency
  • Reconciled vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies and maintaining positive relationships with 300 active vendors
  • Collaborated with financial advisors, portfolio managers, and procurement teams to resolve payment discrepancies and vendor disputes
  • Manage the company's corporate credit cards and employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and tax regulations
  • Processing National credit, BDA's, Dilution and ops cheque request

Accounts Payable Analyst

West Fraser Timber Ltd
Toronto, Canada
10.2019 - 09.2022
  • Develop meaningful and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients to build loyalty and ensure confidence in the organization
  • Processed invoices into Microsoft D365 ERP system after getting proper approval and coding
  • Process freight-related invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Reconcile freight charges, monitor vendor statements, and resolve any discrepancies or payment issues
  • Collaborate with the logistics department to verify freight rates and shipping details
  • Processing weekly ACH, Wire, EFT, Cheque payment for all North American mills across multiple banking accounts
  • Analyze invoices and requisitions to ensure satisfactory payment approval via the approval matrix
  • Processing month end GL Entry accruals, Account and expense reconciliation
  • Participating in SOX audit and providing supporting documentation for Tax Audit, Internal and External auditor's queries
  • Implemented a conversion to EFT mode of payment method from cheque payment, reducing processing time by 100% and thereby improved efficiency

Accounts Payable Specialist

Shawcor Ltd
Toronto, Canada
09.2013 - 08.2019
  • Received vendor invoices, validated transactions for accuracy, and routed them for approval to prepare for payment processing with proper authorization
  • Matched purchase and work orders with corresponding invoices and promptly investigated and resolved discrepancies in accordance with organizational processes and policies
  • Consistently and professionally communicated with vendors to track invoice payments and ensure timely processing
  • Coded vendor invoices in the accounting system while reviewing and analyzing them for accuracy and processing international payments in USD, EUR, and GBP
  • Ensured all invoices were allocated according to appropriate account category and sales taxes were accounted for by applying extreme attention-to-detail and data processing skills
  • Trained senior management on how to properly submit expense reports through SAP Concur in accordance with corporate policies and procedures
  • Reconciled vendor statements and confirmed all invoices have been received and following up on any discrepancies that may arise
  • Built positive working relationships with the internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients
  • Collaborated with 40 department managers to coordinate hundreds of invoice approvals each week and ensure all data was properly entered into the IFS ERP system
  • Prepared, reviewed, and posted employee expenses and credit card transitions after analyzing and approving expenditures
  • Processed approximately $5M in payments via check, EFT, and wire payments
  • Supported all activities related to month-end closing, system implementations, upgrades, and user acceptance testing activities

Accounts Payable Administrator

Carillion Canada Ltd
Toronto, Canada
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
  • Reconcile the accounts payable by ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
  • Processing weekly cheque, EFT and wire payment
  • Processed employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company reimbursement policies
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure that expenses are appropriately captured and classified, and provide support as needed for financial inquiries
  • Month end/year end closing and assisting external & tax auditors in retrieving documents

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance

University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
06.2012

Canadian Securities Course - Canadian financial services

Canadian Securities Institute
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
12.2011

Master of Commerce -

Madurai Kamaraj University
India
06.2006

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -

University of Delhi
India
05.2003

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Finance, Human Resource Management

Jaipur National University
Jaipur, India

Skills

  • Accounting software (Microsoft D365, Workday, SAP, IFS, Oracle NetSuite ERP, Epicor, Nortrax, MS Office)
  • Accounts payable management
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Vendor statement reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Internal, External, Tax and Inventory Audit support
  • Journal entries
  • Month end/year end accruals
  • Payment processing
  • SLA / KPI Reporting
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Training
  • Bill 198 and Sox internal controls
  • Data Analysis and Problem-Solving
  • Banking Systems & Operations
  • AML/ATF/Sanctions Compliance
  • Escalation Management
  • Able to complete tasks efficiently and accurately within set deadlines
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work in group environment
  • Able to work independently

Certification

  • Being an Effective Team Member
  • Persuading Others
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Enhance Your Productivity with Effective Notetaking
  • Creating Positive Conversations with Challenging Customers

Community Service

  • Fundraising Volunteer, Daily Bread Food Bank
  • Low Income Client Tax Volunteer TurboTax Software
  • Meal Serving Volunteer ISKCON Temple
  • International Students Mentor (Canadian Colleges)

Projects

Workday ERP Implementation Testing at CI Financial Microsoft D365 Implementation Testing at West Fraser Timber Oracle EBS Implementation and Testing at West Fraser Timber Concur Implementation testing at Shawcor Ltd

Awards

Customer Centricity Award from GE Capital, 2006

Timeline

Corporate Accountant-AP

CI Financial
10.2022 - 01.2025

Accounts Payable Analyst

West Fraser Timber Ltd
10.2019 - 09.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Shawcor Ltd
09.2013 - 08.2019

Accounts Payable Administrator

Carillion Canada Ltd
04.2012 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance

University of Toronto

Canadian Securities Course - Canadian financial services

Canadian Securities Institute

Master of Commerce -

Madurai Kamaraj University

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) -

University of Delhi

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Finance, Human Resource Management

Jaipur National University

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