James Masih
Oshawa,Canada
Summary
Results-driven Financial Services Associate with expertise in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and finance process optimization. Known for a proven track record in streamlining operational workflows, enhancing reporting accuracy, and impactful cross-team collaborations that drive business improvements. Adept at maintaining high standards of financial compliance, committed to continuous learning and innovation, bringing a flexible, solutions-oriented mindset to dynamic, fast-paced environment, where I can directly contribute to organizational success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing and Electrical Associate
The Home Depot
03.2024 - Current
- Asking open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise.
- Describing features and benefits of merchandise Explaining the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed.
- Maintaining the in-stock condition of assigned areas and ensuring that it’s cleanliness and safety.
- Utilizing computer terminals and/or Home Depot portable phone to check inventory for looking-up orders and notifying customers when product is ready.
Retail Sales Associate
The Source
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Increased sales by 40% and recognized as the highest seller in the last quarter of 2023, consistently achieving targets in Wireless, Bell Residential Services, and consumer electronics through tailored recommendations and effective upselling techniques.
- Ensured financial accuracy and compliance by handling end-of-day POS operations, cashing out customers, and following established protocols for closure of daily cashflow statement.
- Managed daily financial reconciliations, cash handling, and bank deposits, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adhering to company standards for financial transactions and cash management.
- Exercised entrepreneurship and leadership by developing personalized sales strategies and training new associates, significantly boosting overall store performance and operational efficiency.
Process Associate
Gallagher Service Centre LLP
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Automating financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and reduce task completion times by 80%, streamlining workflows and freeing up time for deeper analysis.
- Reconciling bank statements and handling accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring consistent, error-free reporting.
- Managing daily accounting operations, including processing of accounting transactions and data entry, to maintain up-to-date and precise financial picture.
- Administering proper general ledger coding of transactions, aligning with financial reporting standards and ensuring consistency across records.
- Conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommending actionable improvements, contributing to streamlined processes and enhanced decision-making.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide insightful financial data analysis, directly supporting informed, strategic business decisions.
Education
Data Analytics For Business Decision Making -
Durham College
Oshawa, Canada10-2024
Global Business Management -
Conestoga College
Brantford, Canada10-2023
Bachelor's of Commerce - Banking And Finance
MIT-WPU
Pune, India10-2020
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, R and SQL
- Financial record keeping
- Data Visualization tools: Tableau and Power BI
- Credit analysis
- Data Engineering and Data Analysis
- Account Reconciliation and Auditing skills
- Process Improvement and Automation
- Monthly financial reporting
- Proficient in SAP
- Financial statement analysis
- Academic experience in SQL and database concepts, demonstrating a basic understanding of database management systems
- Proficient in MS Office Suite - Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Accomplishments
- Multiple Star of the Month Awards.
- Multiple Kaizen Awards for Process Improvement and Financial Reporting.
Timeline
Plumbing and Electrical Associate
The Home Depot
03.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
The Source
05.2023 - 01.2024
Process Associate
Gallagher Service Centre LLP
01.2022 - 01.2023
Data Analytics For Business Decision Making -
Durham College
Global Business Management -
Conestoga College
Bachelor's of Commerce - Banking And Finance
MIT-WPU
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