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Majid Firouz

Langley,BC

Summary

CPA Candidate with 7+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close within complex operational environments. Skilled in preparing financial statements, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering financial analysis to support management decisions. Experienced in ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), while strengthening internal controls and improving reporting processes. Advanced user of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (cloud-based successor to Microsoft Dynamics NAV), as well as CargoWise, Sage 50, and QuickBooks.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Ben Line Group
2022.03 - Current
  • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger transactions for multiple business units.
  • Perform month-end close activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Maintain intercompany accounts and ensure accurate recording of transactions between entities.
  • Prepare financial schedules and reports used by management to review business performance.
  • Monitor expenses and assist departments in identifying unusual cost fluctuations.
  • Maintain prepaid expense and balance sheet schedules to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Provide documentation and explanations during audit reviews

Junior Accountant

Friends of Ukrainian Village Society
2018.05 - 2022.02
  • Processed vendor invoices and maintained accurate accounting records across operational units.
  • Assisted with inventory tracking and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate reporting.
  • Prepared journal entries for accruals, depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
  • Maintained documentation related to GST/HST filings and regulatory requirements.
  • Supported preparation of monthly financial reports and audit documentation.

Senior Accountant

Azmon Pardaz Co.
2009.12 - 2015.02

Maintained financial records for operational projects, monitoring materials, labor, and overhead costs.

  • Prepared reports highlighting project performance, cost trends, and profitability.
  • Reviewed supplier and contractor invoices to ensure expenses were recorded accurately.
  • Assisted with monitoring inventory usage and reconciling recorded costs with operational activity.
  • Performed monthly reconciliations and journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Supervised a team of four accounting staff and ensured the accuracy of accounting records.

Education

Diploma - Business Administration (Accounting)

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton
2019-01

MBA - Master of Business (Accounting)

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Mashhad, Iran
2004-01

Skills

    Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting
    Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
    Balance Sheet Reconciliations & General Ledger Maintenance
    Inventory Tracking & Cost Monitoring
    Budget Monitoring & Variance Analysis
    Accruals, Journal Entries & Adjustments
    Internal Controls & Process Improvement
    Cross-Functional Collaboration with Operations & Management

Accomplishments

    Financial Process Optimization

  • Improved the month-end close process by streamlining journal entries, reconciliations, and review procedures, reducing the close cycle and improving reporting efficiency using Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Strategic Financial Analysis

  • Performed variance analysis on revenue and operating expenses, identifying key financial trends and providing insights that supported budgeting, forecasting, and cost control decisions.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Ben Line Group
2022.03 - Current

Junior Accountant

Friends of Ukrainian Village Society
2018.05 - 2022.02

Senior Accountant

Azmon Pardaz Co.
2009.12 - 2015.02

Diploma - Business Administration (Accounting)

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

MBA - Master of Business (Accounting)

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Majid Firouz