Create and present on key findings to senior management and market offering leaders for strategic planning purposes and provided creative solutions to implement efficiencies and address upcoming challenges.
Develop sophisticated financial models for budgeting and forecasting purposes leveraging advanced formulas and functions.
Conduct detailed financial analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual results to assess key performance indicators against budget.
Prepare variance analysis reports to identify and explain variances between actuals and forecasts within various market offerings.
Perform key testing on new software system being implemented for the use of forecasting and planning exercises.
Accounting Manager
Dream Unlimited
07.2021 - 07.2022
Prepared and reviewed internal and external reporting requirements including monthly, quarterly, and annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS and external bank reporting requirements to determine eligibility of financing on properties
Completed financial variance analysis and stewardship to senior members of the business
Development and leadership of staff including training, performance reviews and delegation of tasks while transitioning into a new role as a manager
Oversaw day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Payables, Treasury, General Accounting and Financial Reporting
Reviewed monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement packages for Alberta Land, Housing & Retail Commercial divisions
Prepare journal entries for complex transactions including revenue recognition, leases, and cost to complete provisions for land under development
Implemented internal controls to improve internal processes and safeguard company assets
Senior Accountant
Dream Unlimited
01.2021 - 07.2021
Prepared day-to-day journal entries and monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement packages for Alberta Land Housing and Retail Commercial divisions
Prepared Excise Tax Reconciliation on a monthly basis
Analyzed potential tenants by preparing tenant covenant reviews
Reviewed and approved statement of adjustments on an as-needed basis for builder lot payouts and housing occupancies
Assisted in providing information for audit requests
Senior/Staff Accountant
Deloitte Canada
09.2017 - 12.2020
Leadership role among audit teams
Displayed decision-making skills through directing and reviewing team members and their work while completing complex year-end audits
Planned, prioritized and successfully executed year-end audits including risk assessments
Displayed strong analytical skills during review of financial account balances and preparation of year-end reports
Assessed and completed performance reviews of audit team members, which included providing team members with constructive feedback
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills through executing group audits and assisting with consolidation of financial statements
Thoroughly evaluated and tested client system conversions
Assessed client’s implementation of new IFRS standards (IFRS 9, 15 and 16)
Adapted audit procedures while working remotely during COVID-19 pandemic in order to meet deadlines and manage audit teams.
Thoroughly tested the design and effectiveness of controls for a variety of financial transactions across a diverse assortment of industries
Education
CPA Designation -
CPA Western School of Business
06.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
University of Alberta
04.2017
Skills
Proficient in JD Edwards, Cognos, SAP, Hubble, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
Volunteering
Dress for Success - Vancouver
Working in a team with other stylists to meet the needs of clients during appointments
Supporting/assisting clients in finding professional clothing for an interview or new job
Organizing the back stock of clothing received from donations
Extracurricular Activities
Avid Traveller - Backpacked Southeast Asia, Oceania, South America, and parts of Europe over the past 8 years, improving time management, adaptability, and communication skills
Recreational Backcountry Hiking & Skiing - Recently completed the West Coast Trail and enjoy backcountry skiing as a winter activity
Danced competitively for 14 years at an elite level