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HARSHIL TURAKHIA

North York,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Finance Specialist with proven expertise at Schultz Law Group LLP, excelling in monthly billing and its closing. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in various accounting software, I effectively resolved discrepancies and streamlined invoicing, enhancing cash flow and client satisfaction. A reliable team player committed to delivering accurate financial solutions. Results-driven Finance Specialist with sound knowledge of industry regulations and firm grasp of successful fiscal management strategies.Proven track record of supporting strategic decisions and enhancing financial performance. Seeking to contribute analytical expertise and business acumen to a top-tier Big 4 firm.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Specialist

SCHULTZ LAW GROUP LLP
Toronto, Canada
01.2025 - Current
  • Processed final invoices in the system, and sent the invoices to the client via email or e-billing portal.
  • Semi-monthly processing of payroll, and reimbursing all the expenses to the employees, along with the journal entry of payroll.
  • Transferring funds from the trust to the general account with high accuracy, and reconciling the trust ledger.
  • Managed accounts receivable, monitored aging reports, and followed up on overdue payments with clients.
  • Monthly, close the month in the system, along with bank reconciliation.
  • Calculating and filing HST returns quarterly to the government.
  • Coordinated with assistants and other team members to resolve any AR/AP investigations by reconciling the ledger

Billing Co-Ordinator

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP
Toronto, Canada
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Process final invoices in the system with PDF'ing and forwarded the invoices to client via email/e-bill.
  • Generated LEDES and other file formats for electronic billing.
  • Ensured the successful transmission of E-Bills and followed up when necessary.
  • Accurately maintained the records of all client guidelines and the hourly rates of lawyers.
  • Assisted in ad hoc tasks for the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Finance.

Accounting/Billing Co-Ordinator

PUBLICIS GROUPE (LEO BURNETT & MSL)
Toronto, Canada
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Billed clients on a daily basis based on their estimates.
  • Created POs, vendors, clients, billing drafts, and processed vendor invoices in a time-sensitive environment, and followed up with the vendor on long-outstanding POs for invoices.
  • Track spending against POs, and budget, and look at it in detail.
  • Forecast updates on a monthly basis, as per the company's policy, and keeping track of it.
  • Expertise in intercompany billings, time transfer, and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Maintained and managed vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  • Professional in SAP software, plus RF06 (Hyperion Financial Management Software), job journals, WIP aging and open PO reports, accruals posting.
  • Assisted the finance team in internal audit, which occurred every quarter.

Assistant Accountant

SAKHLA SHAH & ASSOCIATE
Mumbai, India
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Handled daily A/P processes, managed vendor/supplier relations, and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, petty cash, credit memos, and payment transactions.
  • Addressed issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payables, and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
  • Maintained and managed vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  • Maintained and managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 3,000 invoices ($8 million) per month.
  • Worked with the auditors each year to ensure the books balanced, and proper backup was in place.
  • Processing of monthly payroll payments to employees, remittance of GST/HST taxes to the government on a timely basis, and assisting the clients with aging reports and providing them with month-end close procedures.
  • Maintained a strong relationship with multiple clients by posting daily financial transactions of the companies.
  • Prepared and reviewed the bank statement, invoices, and financial statements, and provided comments on the adequacy of the documents, taking necessary steps to resolve the issue.

Education

Financial Services Compliance Administration (FCA) -

SENECA COLLEGE
North York, Ontario
04.2021

Advanced Accounting & Finance (AAF) -

SENECA COLLEGE
North York, Ontario
08.2020

Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (BAF) -

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
Mumbai, India
05.2018

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Organizational skills
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Accounting software proficiency

Timeline

Finance Specialist

SCHULTZ LAW GROUP LLP
01.2025 - Current

Billing Co-Ordinator

BLANEY MCMURTRY LLP
05.2023 - 12.2024

Accounting/Billing Co-Ordinator

PUBLICIS GROUPE (LEO BURNETT & MSL)
10.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Accountant

SAKHLA SHAH & ASSOCIATE
10.2017 - 10.2019

Financial Services Compliance Administration (FCA) -

SENECA COLLEGE

Advanced Accounting & Finance (AAF) -

SENECA COLLEGE

Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (BAF) -

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

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