Patricia Smuga
Nelson
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant at Childs Chanton Chartered Professional Accountants, adept in financial reporting and client relationship management. Spearheaded audit strategies and enhanced team productivity, demonstrating critical thinking and robust problem-solving abilities. Founded Freya Magazine, showcasing entrepreneurial skills, leadership and fostering community impact. Proven track record in improving financial processes and mentoring teams for optimal performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Childs Chanton Chartered Professional Accountants
04.2022 - Current
- Prepared journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies, maintaining the integrity of financial data.
- Streamlined processes, reducing errors and improving efficiency in balance sheet and fixed asset management.
- Managed tax filings and compliance, mitigating risks and optimizing financial performance.
- Contributed to team development, enhancing skills, productivity, and regulatory compliance within accounting teams.
- Developed audit strategies, mentored junior auditors, and implemented best practices, strengthening internal controls and client relationships.
- Collaborated with senior leaders on budgeting and financial planning initiatives.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
- Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Served as lead manager on multiple audits, successfully guiding and supervising teams to deliver high-quality results while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process as well as presenting financial statements to the board of directors.
- Applied Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) principles to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, demonstrating proficiency and expertise in the field.
Founder/Publisher
Freya Magazine
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Founded and served as publisher for Freya, a local Kootenay print magazine aimed at empowering women, driving content creation, team management, and distribution efforts to ensure the magazine's success and impact in the community.
- Assembled and led a diverse team of female writers, photographers, marketers, and sales professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that fueled the magazine's growth and influence.
- Secured advertisement revenue through ad sales, developed marketing strategies, and managed social media channels, elevating the magazine's brand presence and establishing it as a leading voice for women in the Kootenays.
- Oversaw the publication of four well-received editions and coordinated distribution across the region, cultivating strong relationships with local businesses and ensuring broad accessibility to the magazine's content.
Owner/Teacher
Kootenay Chess Club
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Founded and managed a successful small chess business, offering private lessons to children and fostering critical thinking, strategic planning, and sportsmanship skills.
- Designed engaging chess curricula and taught classes at schools and community centers, promoting the game's educational benefits and adapting teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and partnering institutions, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment while maintaining steady growth in class enrollment and student achievement.
Education
No Degree - Accounting Courses
Thompson River University
Kamloops08-2024
No Degree - Physics And Astronomy
UBCO
Kelowna05-2022
M.D. - General Medicine
Medical University of Lublin
Lublin, Poland10-2015
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Financial reporting
- Audit management
- Critical thinking and time management
- Operating budgets
- Tax preparation
- Financial management
- Variance analysis
- Internal controls
- Problem-solving abilities
- GAAP proficiency
- Team training and staff oversight
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Childs Chanton Chartered Professional Accountants
04.2022 - Current
Founder/Publisher
Freya Magazine
03.2020 - 04.2022
Owner/Teacher
Kootenay Chess Club
03.2020 - 06.2023
No Degree - Accounting Courses
Thompson River University
No Degree - Physics And Astronomy
UBCO
M.D. - General Medicine
Medical University of Lublin
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