Kazi Islam
Whitby,Ontario
Summary
Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 12+ years of experience in financial operations. Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis and budgeting. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
Royal LePage Signature Realty
01.2019 - Current
- Audit & Tax Compliance: Collaborated with auditors to complete yearly franchise fee audits for over 1,
600 agents. I worked closely with RECO auditors on audits of Real Estate Trust and Commission Trust accounts, and coordinated with third-party accounting firms on year-end tax returns - G
ST-HST, Payroll & Tax Filings: Processed monthly HST returns, quarterly payroll remittance and corporate tax installments, and prepared all necessary documentation for tax purposes. - Account Reconciliation: Reviewed and reconciled various GL expense accounts on a monthly, semi-monthly, and yearly basis to ensure bill-back accuracy.
- Leadership & Records: Monitored a two-employee team while overseeing daily accounting processes. I also managed and updated permanent financial records for more than 1,600 agents.
- Reporting: Prepared internal financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements, for the management team
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and retention rates.
General Accountant
LCDG Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Financial Data Management: Matched construction invoices with approved estimates and sales orders, and performed data entry into QuickBooks Desktop Pro.
- Budgeting and Analysis: Prepared construction budgets for numerous detached and semi-detached homes. Organized documentation and tracked expenses to monitor budget-versus-actual costs.
- Reporting: Prepared and updated monthly cash-flow reports.
Project proforma report, Project's Budget vs actual cost report - Tax and Compliance: Prepared and filed HST, WSIB, and payroll remittances. Managed the preparation and submission of ROEs, T4 slips, T4 summaries, and T5 slips.
- Payroll and Tax Preparation: Processed semi-monthly payroll for employees and gathered data regarding taxable income, deductibles, and allowances for tax preparation.
- Reconciliation and Ledger Maintenance: Reconciled various credit card and bank accounts, reviewed expense data, and maintained the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tarion Administration: Managed property enrollments with Tarion, provided notifications for tentative and firm closing dates, and prepared vendor/builder Tarion renewal applications.
Bookkeeper
Lil' Bacci Restaurant
06.2013 - 12.2018
- Established a QuickBooks accounting system to ensure accurate financial records
- Prepared monthly food, wine, and liqueur cost and inventory reports for management
- Generated internal monthly P&L reports by analyzing costs, inventory, expenses, and income
- Reconciled multiple credit card and bank accounts
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for over 40 employees via ADP
- Prepared and submitted ROE, T4 slips, HST returns, WSIB premiums, and payroll remittances.
Education
Business Administration Accounting -
Humber College
Toronto12-2015
BBA - Marketing
Darul Ihsan University
Dhaka, Bangladesh12-2007
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data modelling)
- Accounting Software like Quickbooks or similar & Lone Wolf Back Office
- General Ledger Management & Account Reconciliation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Financial Statement Preparation (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Client relations
- Leadership & Team Supervision
Languages
English
Professional Working
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Account Manager
Royal LePage Signature Realty
01.2019 - Current
General Accountant
LCDG Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2018
Bookkeeper
Lil' Bacci Restaurant
06.2013 - 12.2018
Business Administration Accounting -
Humber College
BBA - Marketing
Darul Ihsan University