Nadeshan Saantharam
North York,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented accountant with over 7 years of progressive experience specializing in the transportation and engineering industries in Canada. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, month-end close, and CRA compliance. Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, and Excel; consistently recognized for enhancing cash flow, resolving discrepancies, and supporting strategic management decisions. Actively pursuing an accountant role in Toronto that prioritizes accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
The North Transportation
11.2023 - Current
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including billing, collections, cash application, and customer follow-ups.
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for management review.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances promptly.
- Handle CRA remittances, including HST and payroll-related filings, ensuring full compliance and on-time submissions.
- Support month-end close, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting activities.
- Improve credit and collection procedures to reduce overdue receivables and strengthen cash flow.
- Work closely with clients and internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and payment delays.
Accountant (Part Time)
Nucon Engineering Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Provide accounting support on a contract basis, including transaction recording and reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules using QuickBooks Online.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
- Prepare customer invoices and assist with vendor and client inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accurate recordkeeping.
Accountant /Head of Production
RG Brothers (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 05.2023
- Preparing financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve departmental performance and efficiency.
Accounts Assistant
Inspire CPO (Pvt) Ltd
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Entered invoices, receipts, and payments into accounting systems
- Conducted bank reconciliations and assisted with month-end activities
- Supported maintenance of the general ledger and adjusting entries
Junior Accounts Executive
Good Value Eswaran (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted with accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Managed petty cash and daily accounting transactions.
- Supported senior accounting staff with reporting and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka05.2022
Diploma - Accounting & Finance
AAT Business School of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka04.2017
Skills
- Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
- Bank reconciliation
- CRA Compliance (HST, Payroll-related filings)
- Budgeting, Cash Flow & Forecasting
- QuickBooks Online (QBO), Sage 50, Xero
- Microsoft Excel (formulas, reporting)
- Bookkeeping
Languages
English
Tamil
Sinhala
Timeline
Accountant
The North Transportation
11.2023 - Current
Accountant (Part Time)
Nucon Engineering Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Accountant /Head of Production
RG Brothers (Pvt) Ltd
09.2018 - 05.2023
Accounts Assistant
Inspire CPO (Pvt) Ltd
02.2018 - 09.2018
Junior Accounts Executive
Good Value Eswaran (Pvt) Ltd
02.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
Diploma - Accounting & Finance
AAT Business School of Sri Lanka