NELLISA BELMAR
Whitby,ON
Summary
Experienced Financial Management Advisor with a strong background in financial planning, analysis, and public sector budgeting. Skilled in analyzing financial data, improving financial processes, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance decision-making. Known for being detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working effectively under pressure, while maintaining a high level of responsibility. Seeking a full-time position where I can leverage my diverse skill set, and overall experience, to contribute to organizational efficiency and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISOR (FI-01 & A/FI-02)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Resource Management Division)
Ottawa, ON
09.2022 - Current
- Meets with directors on a monthly basis to review and discuss their financial situation reports.
- Prepares Financial Situation Reports to analyze variances in budget, forecast, and actual expenditures.
- Provides ongoing financial advice to clients.
- Prepares and processes budget transfers.
- Monitors client project expenditures, comparing actual spending to forecasts and budgets, to ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Assists in preparing the 3-year Integrated Business Plan, focusing on staffing plans, non-salary financial plans, and calculations for attrition and standard project rates.
- Provides various financial reports as requested by clients.
PROGRAM and PROJECT OFFICER
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Resource Management and Control)
Ottawa, ON
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed analyses of both salary and non-salary financial information.
- Monitored salary forecasts, actuals, and employee timesheets to ensure financial data accuracy.
- Updated salary forecasts are based on ongoing monitoring activities to ensure accuracy.
- Advised clients on salary forecasting issues, and addressed various ad hoc requests, providing timely and accurate financial guidance.
- Developed the team's monitoring framework document to standardize processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in the salary recovery process by reviewing and verifying recovery information to ensure accuracy.
FINANCIAL ANALYST (FI-01 & A/FI-02)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Financial Quality Assurance & Internal Controls)
Ottawa, ON
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Verified high-risk and sample financial transactions in SAP.
- Verified and recommended senior executives' travel for approval.
- Tested the compliance of acquisition card controls, capital assets, and other projects.
- Prepared test sheets for acquisition card controls and capital asset testing.
- Selected a sample of financial transactions related to capital assets from SAP for testing.
- Conducted error analysis on travel transactions, and prepared a report on findings.
- Prepared Proactive Disclosure Reports.
- Created and updated verification processes for financial transactions.
- Reviewed documents, including the Internal Controls Ongoing Monitoring Plan, Project Management Framework, call letters, and status reports.
- Prepared error notification letters.
- Provided training to new team members.
FINANCIAL ANALYST (STUDENT)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Financial Policy)
Ottawa, ON
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared daily travel and hospitality reports.
- Updated Financial Policy's quarterly statistics.
- Performed online audits of relocation files.
- Authorized and registered eligible employees for relocation.
- Assisted in providing client advice by interpreting the Relocation Directive.
- Analyzed open commitment items in SAP to appropriately allocate funds for relocation expenses.
- Paid invoices and processed check refunds.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (STUDENT)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Corporate Accounting)
Ottawa, ON
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Conducted due diligence to set up vendors for direct deposit, ensuring compliance, and accuracy.
- Processed cancelled cheques and salary overpayment cheques
- Prepared wire transfer payment information.
- Monitored and corrected acquisition cards for invalid functional areas.
- Cleared acquisition card transactions in SAP.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (STUDENT)
INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA (Corporate Accounting)
Gatineau, QC
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Prepared notes for financial statements and variance analysis.
- Helped with the preparation of the Future-Oriented Statement of Operations, and Section III of the Department's Report on Plans and Priorities.
- Updated work plans for financial statements.
- Assisted in the reconciliation of security deposits and letters of credit.
- Assisted in reconciling balance sheet accounts for Public Accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis.
- Reconciled Ministerial Loan Guarantees to the Lenders Confirmation of Actuals.
- Processed interest corrections for Ministerial Loan Guarantees using the GCIMS application, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Reviewed mandates.
Education
HONOURS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - SPECIALIZATION IN ACCOUNTING (CO-OP)
University of Ottawa
04-2018
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial planning
- Financial reporting
- Forecasting techniques
- Variance analysis
- Budget management
- Serve client needs
- SAP proficiency
- BI Warehouse proficiency
- Microsoft Office Proficiency: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISOR (FI-01 & A/FI-02)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Resource Management Division)
09.2022 - Current
PROGRAM and PROJECT OFFICER
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Resource Management and Control)
01.2021 - 08.2022
FINANCIAL ANALYST (FI-01 & A/FI-02)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Financial Quality Assurance & Internal Controls)
07.2018 - 12.2020
FINANCIAL ANALYST (STUDENT)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Financial Policy)
06.2017 - 04.2018
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (STUDENT)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY (Corporate Accounting)
09.2016 - 12.2016
FINANCIAL ADVISOR (STUDENT)
INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA (Corporate Accounting)
01.2016 - 08.2016
HONOURS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - SPECIALIZATION IN ACCOUNTING (CO-OP)
University of Ottawa
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