Hope Shanks
Centreville,NS
Summary
Results-driven financial professional specializing in financial analysis, budget management, and cash flow oversight. Demonstrated success in presenting financial data and collaborating with auditors to improve organizational financial health. Proven ability to enhance financial performance through strategic insights and effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
Halls Harbour Community Development Association
Halls Harbour, NS
10.2018 - Current
Collaborated with board members to inform strategic financial decisions, aligning budgetary goals with organizational objectives.
- Presented financial information at board meetings.
- Recorded daily financial transactions in Sage 50 to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted community projects through volunteer efforts to enhance local engagement.
Bookkeeper
Cameron Seafoods Company
Halls Harbour, NS
04.1998 - 08.2025
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for multiple clients, maintaining healthy cash flow and timely payment processing.
- Recorded daily financial transactions accurately in QuickBooks and Sage 50 accounting software
- Prepared financial reports for management review regularly.
- Reconciled bank statements with company records monthly.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges, and sales entries, supporting efficient cash management and financial tracking.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process.
Education
Accounting - Business
Nova Scotia Community College
Kentville, NS06-1997
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Cash flow oversight
- Audit collaboration
- Month-end reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Intercompany transactions
- Payroll processing
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Sage 50 accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Office suite
- Invoicing and billing
- Data entry
- Problem solving
Timeline
Treasurer
Halls Harbour Community Development Association
10.2018 - Current
Bookkeeper
Cameron Seafoods Company
04.1998 - 08.2025
Accounting - Business
Nova Scotia Community College