KEERAT GILL

• Managed project budgets and forecasts effectively for multiple client accounts.
• Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Coordinated with project managers to align financial reporting with project timelines.
• Led monthly financial meetings to discuss budget status and variances with stakeholders.
• Implemented process improvements to enhance accuracy in financial reporting procedures.
• Mentored junior accountants on best practices in project accounting and reporting.
• Collaborated with stakeholders across the organization on accounting matters.
• Assessed potential cost overruns by monitoring production expenditures.
• Conducted financial analysis and research to advise senior management on forecasting decisions.
• Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.

Generated regular financial reports summarizing key performance indicators to inform marketing strategy.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop annual budgets aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead and mentor a finance team responsible for supporting the financial needs of the marketing department.
• Conducted financial analysis on marketing campaigns to assess return on investment and guide future initiatives.
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts with marketing agencies, vendors, and suppliers.
• Stay updated on market trends, economic conditions, and industry developments, and guide the team in making informed business development decisions.
• Implement cost control measures to ensure marketing expenses stay within budgetary constraints.

• Full Cycle-Project Accounting, prepare working papers and monthly financial statements.
• Prepare project budgeting and forecasting statements for management analysis.
• Prepare project Cash flow statements and cost projections.
• Prepare monthly progress draws and follow-up with collections.
• Liaise with the Project Managers on monthly project analysis and Project Coordinators on job coding issues and corrections.
• Led team of four project accountants during company growth, ensuring alignment with evolving financial processes.
• Provided all the onboarding trainings and support with their duties.
• Assisted external auditors with annual audit and tax filings for project entities, facilitating compliance and accurate reporting.
• Contributed to ERP integration of new accounting software, enhancing data accuracy and streamlining financial processes.
• Executed intercompany account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Prepared and posted general journal entries, including corrections and recurring entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Assist with tax audits and prepare tax returns.
• Reconcile project accounts in Timberline and Procore.
• Perform monthly revenue/cost analysis and WIP report.
• Set up of subcontractor commitments and project budget in Procore and the company accounting system.
• Process invoicing for construction management, lump sum, and development projects.
• Coordinated resolution of outstanding account issues with sub-trades, vendors, and customers.

• Prepared monthly progress draws accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project manager guidance.
• Collaborated with project management and project coordinators to monitor job progress and track cost reporting.
• Followed up on outstanding billed and accounts receivable.
• Assisted in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements for year-end tax reporting.
• Completed credit applications and prepared statutory declarations and GST/QST returns.

• Assisted financial controller with month-end close by completing journal entries, conducting account analysis, and preparing materials for monthly reporting packages, ensuring timely submission of reports.
• Maintain and balance multi-store accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions.
• Performed account reconciliations by verifying financial data and adjusting discrepancies.
• Processed bi-weekly payroll entries and paycheck distributions, accurately reflecting employee time-sheet hours.
• Generate suggested billings report and draft invoices for each project monthly.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals and meet deadlines through effective communication and coordination.