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KANDICE HARPER

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Results-oriented professional with a proven track record seeking a challenging role to apply extensive skills and experience for mutual benefit and future growth.

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

S&R Mechanical
Ottawa, ON
  • Coordinated project activities and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Developed project plans, identified resources and established deadlines.
  • Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.
  • Created and maintained detailed project documentation including schedules, budgets, change orders and invoices.
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Developed and tracked project milestones to drive on-time and on-budget project delivery.
  • Issued change orders when required due to changes in scope or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Reviewed drawings, blueprints, contracts, and change orders for accuracy and completeness.

Assistant Controller/Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Marchand Electric
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Managed payroll functions for 80 employees
  • Ensured timely delivery of Record of Employment forms and verifications.
  • Ensured accurate processing of financial transactions
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
  • Monitored daily cash flow, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger.
  • Developed and implemented internal control procedures for accounting operations.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Conducted month-end closing activities such as accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses and other adjustments.

Assistant Controller / Project Coordinator

Highbridge Construction
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Coordinated client and employee job schedules
  • Develop accurate cost estimations for project budgeting
  • Handled payroll processing for 100 employees
  • Produced required tax documents
  • Maintain benefit documentation
  • Handle integration and removal of staff records within the payroll software
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies.
  • Monitored daily cash flow, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger.
  • Developed and implemented internal control procedures for accounting operations.

Office Administrator / Assistant HR Officer

Caivan
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Coordinated and arranged meetings
  • Managed onboarding, hiring, resignation, and termination procedures
  • Handled payroll operations for approximately 150 staff members
  • Streamlined processes to facilitate employee benefit sign-ups
  • Ensured accurate pay following employee status changes
  • Coordinated and managed daily administrative operations of the office.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, including electronic databases and records.

Office and Sales Coordinator

Paul Rushforth Real estate
Ottawa, Ontario
  • Developed and implemented processes to ensure accurate data entry into the customer relationship management system.
  • Prepared monthly reports on sales activities, revenue, expenses, and other key metrics.
  • Provided administrative support to the sales team including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations and managing email correspondence.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of prospective clients and their contact information.
  • Generated leads through cold calling, networking, referrals and other methods.
  • Tracked and followed ISA (Internal Sales Agent) team

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School
Ottawa, ON

Provincial Certificate of Qualification -

The Beauty Academy
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Scheduling
  • Organization
  • Payroll
  • Employee Benefit Admin
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Quickbooks
  • ADP

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

S&R Mechanical

Assistant Controller/Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Marchand Electric

Assistant Controller / Project Coordinator

Highbridge Construction

Office Administrator / Assistant HR Officer

Caivan

Office and Sales Coordinator

Paul Rushforth Real estate

High School Diploma -

Sir Wilfred Laurier Secondary School

Provincial Certificate of Qualification -

The Beauty Academy
KANDICE HARPER