Lana Johnson
Finance Manager
Chetwynd,BC
Summary
- Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in financial reporting, accounting programs and process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Administrator
Waldie Enterprises Ltd.
Chetwynd, BC
2017.Jul - Current
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
- Completed clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
Office Manager
Mountain Time Industrial Services Ltd.
Chetwynd, BC
Mar.2022 - Oct.2022
- Responsible for managing office services by ensuring office operations and procedures are organized, correspondences are controlled, record keeping systems are designed, supply requisitions are reviewed and approved.
- Ensure office efficiency is maintained by carrying out planning and execution of equipment procurement, layout, and office systems which include developing and implementing office policies by setting up procedures and following standards to guide the operation of the office.
- Responsible for ensuring office financial objectives are met by preparing annual budget for the office, analyzing variances, and carrying out necessary corrections that may arise.
Finance Manager
Aski Reclamation LP
Chetwynd, BC
2020.08 - 2022.03
- Participated in the ongoing development of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes by focusing on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
- Researched and introduced new accounting software for improved performance including time tracking software and integration which reduced labour costs by 20%.
- Managed and organized the digital filing system which reduce office expenses by $25,000 as well as increased efficiency during the annual audit by 50%.
Accounts Payable
Saulteau First Nations
Moberly Lake, BC
2019.04 - 2020.08
- Created and implemented approval process which increased proficiency and avoided delays during the COVID-19 as well as managing over 150 payments to community members for COVID-19 relief.
- Initiated account reconciliations to alleviate finance director's workload and to analyze general ledger accounts to ensure their accuracy which resulted in finding missing financial records for more than 6 subsidiary companies including an entity missed by the external auditors which decreased auditor costs by $5,000.
- Executed and trained more than 25 employees to use time tracking program for payroll software as well as provide technical support when necessary.
Financial Administrator
EW Services Inc.
Chetwynd, BC
2015.Apr - 2019.Aug
- Analyzed budgets, forecasts and current trends to support overall financial operations, generated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including T4s and T4 summary.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 25-50 employees and maintained all associated files as well as checked payroll time sheets, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Produced reports outlining latest financial information such as expenses, income and outstanding balances while performing spending analysis to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
Accounting Technician
Close Perkins & Hauta
Kindersley, SK
09.2006 - 08.2010
- Balanced and submitted financial reports for review and approval.
- Employed self-review and analytical review techniques to proactively identify fundamental errors.
- Received, reviewed and verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting and financial data.
- Extracted and manipulated data using CaseWare accounting systems.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
Education
MBA - Finance
Jan.2022 - Current
- Completed professional development in Leadership, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Operations Management, Financial Management.
- Currently enrolled in Corporate Governance Management.
Professional Accounting Diploma -
01.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
Cash Flow analysis
Budget Analysis
Financial Management
Cost control and reduction
Cost accounting
Finance
Organizational skills
Business administration
Office management
Adobe software
Business Development
GAAP best practices
Account reconciliation specialist
Certification
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Timeline
Office Manager - Mountain Time Industrial Services Ltd.
Mar.2022 - Oct.2022
Austrailian Institute of Business - MBA, Finance
Jan.2022 - Current
Finance Manager - Aski Reclamation LP
2020.08 - 2022.03
Accounts Payable - Saulteau First Nations
2019.04 - 2020.08
Financial Administrator - Waldie Enterprises Ltd.
2017.Jul - Current
Financial Administrator - EW Services Inc.
2015.Apr - 2019.Aug
Accounting Technician - Close Perkins & Hauta
09.2006 - 08.2010
Lakeland College - Professional Accounting Diploma,
01.2003 - 06.2006