ISKANDER AHMED
Toronto,Canada
Summary
A finance professional is prepared for the responsibilities of managing accounts payable functions. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency. Known for effective collaboration and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Associate (Part-time)
Beautyfive Trading Inc
11.2022 - Current
- Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
- Posting business transactions, processing invoices, verifying financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
- Verifying invoices against purchase orders and ensuring goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
- Practicing effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
- Providing other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
- Ensuring the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
- Communicating with vendors to resolve any queries and discrepancies arise during AP reconciliation process
- Attending/arranging phone calls from/to vendors in regards to invoice or pricing disputes, returns adjustment, over or under payment etc.
- Processing and issuing payroll cheques and remitting payroll deductions to CRA
- Preparing and filing HST & GST return and WSIB premium on a timely basis
Taxpayer Services Agent, SP-04
Canada Revenue Agency
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Responded to a variety of enquiries or requests related to tax matters, CRA administered programs and related accounts.
- Performed various calculations to determine tax or CRA administered program requirements, elections, entitlements, or administrative relief.
- Accepted payment arrangements where applicable and authorized, within established parameters.
- Educated taxpayers by providing information and promoting available services
Accounts Payable Associate (Full-time, permanent)
Beautyfive Trading Inc
12.2017 - 11.2021
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements, investigated and resolved any discrepancies
- Posted business transactions, processed invoices, verified financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records
- Verified invoices against purchase orders and ensured goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors
- Practiced effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner
- Provided other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
- Ensured the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes
- Communicated with vendors to resolve any queries and discrepancies arise during AP reconciliation process
- Attended/arranged phone calls from/to vendors in regards to invoice or pricing disputes, returns adjustment, over or under payment etc.
- Processed and issued payroll cheques and remitted payroll deductions to CRA
- Prepared and filed HST & GST return and WSIB premium on a timely basis
Accounts Officer
Pragati Life Insurance Limited
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Interacted with external vendors, developing working relationships to clarify discrepancies on invoices and to investigate on payments due on outstanding bills
- Prepared aging reports on overdue payments from existing clients, forwarding same to collections department for action
- Collaborated with other departments for accuracy and smoothly service to customers and field representatives
- Posted invoices to general ledger daily, maintained accuracy and conducted reconciliation measures monthly
- Identified potential bad debts and notified higher management with appropriate recommendation
- Performed administrative functions including data entry, photocopying , filing
- Collaborated with colleagues on a regular basis, sharing knowledge and taking remedial action when issues cropped up
- Supervised petty cash fund including the verification of the summary on a regular basis
Accounts Officer
Prime Islami Life Insurance Limited
11.2005 - 05.2014
- Interacted with external vendors, developing working relationships to clarify discrepancies on invoices and to investigate on payments due on outstanding bills
- Prepared aging reports on overdue payments from existing clients, forwarding same to collections department for action
- Collaborated with other departments for accuracy and smoothly service to customers and field representatives
- Posted invoices to general ledger daily, maintained accuracy and conducted reconciliation measures monthly
- Identified potential bad debts and notified higher management with appropriate recommendation
- Performed administrative functions including data entry, photocopying , filing
- Collaborated with colleagues on a regular basis, sharing knowledge and taking remedial action when issues cropped up
- Supervised petty cash fund including the verification of the summary on a regular basis
Accounts Officer
Meghna Life Insurance Co Ltd
10.1999 - 10.2005
- Assisted in preparing 9 quarter and 3 annual financial statements of a project
- Performed multiple bank reconciliations
- Prepared salary and bonus for the regular employees as well as field staff
- Supported accounting team on ad hoc basis for better performance
- Maintained petty cash fund and prepared petty cash summary on a regular basis
- Contributed and prepared monthly and yearly financial statements
- Generated financial reports like assets, investment, capital, sales and detailing liabilities
- Posted data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs following established accounting techniques and procedures
Education
Business Administration-Accounting Advanced Diploma (Honours) -
Centennial College
01.2017
MBA - Human Resources Management
Dhaka University
01.2010
Master of Commerce - Accounting
National University
01.1997
Skills
- Accounts payable software
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Purchase order management
- Data entry
- Invoice processing
- Bill payment
- Clerical skills
Accomplishments
- Introduced automation to employee attendance, schedule, time sheet and payroll, thus increase efficiency and transparency.
- Reduced month-end AR balance by 18% as a result of timely monitoring of aged receivable report and liaise with the customers.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Timeline
Accounts Payable Associate (Part-time)
Beautyfive Trading Inc
11.2022 - Current
Taxpayer Services Agent, SP-04
Canada Revenue Agency
12.2021 - 10.2022
Accounts Payable Associate (Full-time, permanent)
Beautyfive Trading Inc
12.2017 - 11.2021
Accounts Officer
Pragati Life Insurance Limited
06.2014 - 02.2015
Accounts Officer
Prime Islami Life Insurance Limited
11.2005 - 05.2014
Accounts Officer
Meghna Life Insurance Co Ltd
10.1999 - 10.2005
MBA - Human Resources Management
Dhaka University
Master of Commerce - Accounting
National University
Business Administration-Accounting Advanced Diploma (Honours) -
Centennial College
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