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Joel Nkongolo
Aspiring accountant
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Motivated and organized team player with a strong ability to inspire and satisfy customers. Dedicated to driving store success through operational excellence and effective team leadership. Possesses a detail-oriented and analytical mindset, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial records. Well-versed in financial reporting standards and proficient in Excel and QuickBooks. Committed to providing accurate financial insights to facilitate informed decision-making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Dollarama
09.2022 - Current
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
Junior Accountant (Internship)
Kvitax
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Accounting softwares.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
Junior Accountant (Internship)
General Directorate of Customs and Excise
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Communicated with customers to verify information, fill out appropriate paperwork and carry out specified requests.
- Supported sales teams in acquiring new business through the provision of expert advice on cross-border logistics requirements.
- Reviewed shipping documents for accuracy and completeness before submission to customs authorities, avoiding costly delays or penalties.
Member of the IT Brigade (Volunteering)
Acfas Congress
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided timely technical support to employees, minimizing downtime and maintaining workflow continuity.
- Managed inventory of IT equipment by organizing consistent stock tracking and ordering processes, avoiding shortages or excesses.
- Played a key role in successful office relocation by coordinating IT equipment transfer and setup.
- Assisted in network maintenance, ensuring smooth connectivity for all users.
Education
BBA - Accounting and Management
Ottawa, ON, Canada 05.2022 - 01.2026
High School Diploma - Accounting and Management
Printemps School
Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, DR Of Congo 01.2021 - 01.2022
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Accounting Principles
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Journal entries
Proficient in Quickbooks, Sage, Microsoft
Customer relations
Business development
Issue resolution
Certification
Certified Competitive Intelligence Specialist , Voice Of the Business Academy- November 2024
Interests
Timeline
Junior Accountant (Internship)
Kvitax
05.2024 - 08.2024
Member of the IT Brigade (Volunteering)
Acfas Congress
05.2024 - 05.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Dollarama
09.2022 - Current
BBA - Accounting and Management
05.2022 - 01.2026
Junior Accountant (Internship)
General Directorate of Customs and Excise
09.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - Accounting and Management
Printemps School
01.2021 - 01.2022