SHIVANI MANIAR, CPA
Summary
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 8 years of expertise in financial accounting and reporting. Proven track record in maintaining general ledgers, executing monthly and quarterly close processes, and conducting variance analysis. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring GAAP compliance, and leveraging SAP for accurate financial reporting and consolidation, with a strong focus on internal controls and regulatory requirements. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Finance
Bell Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Manage and analyze financial data, ensuring robust accounting practices as per GAAP, and prepare monthly and quarterly management reports for top management decision-making, aligning with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with Finance partners and cross-functional teams to conduct variance analysis, evaluate financial viability of new projects, and improve existing controls while identifying improvement opportunities in the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Lead SOX compliance efforts and review Balance Sheet reconciliations, ensuring internal control compliance and mitigating financial risks, while supporting regulatory requirements and hearings
- Oversee capital and operating expenditure classification for Bell Canada's Business Markets projects, forecasting cash flow requirements and conducting cost-benefit analysis, contributing to the monthly and quarterly close processes
Staff Accountant
KPMG Canada
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed audit plans for large, consolidated entities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and risk assessment to support comprehensive audits and ensure compliance with GAAP
- Led financial planning and analysis initiatives, building and maintaining financial models to evaluate financial performance, identify potential risks, and support the monthly and quarterly close processes
- Cultivated relationships with senior business partners and controllers, serving as the primary point of contact and collaborating on budgeting, forecasting, and intercompany reconciliations
- Conducted on-site assessments of internal controls, identifying deficiencies and recommending process improvements to enhance financial compliance, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements
Audit Executive
B S R & Co. LLP - KPMG, Mumbai
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed financial planning and analysis, conducting in-depth variance analysis to support audit objectives, identify potential risks, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Led consolidated financial statement audits for listed companies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and identifying areas for improved financial reporting, including general ledger management and chart of accounts optimization
- Developed and implemented improvements in accounting systems and management practices, including creating detailed control narratives and flowcharts to enhance financial processes, risk management, and support monthly and quarterly close processes
Chartered Accountant Internship
R.S Patel & Co. Accountants
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepared and finalized financial statements for public and private companies, including detailed notes and analysis to support decision-making processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of business processes and internal control frameworks across various industries, recommending process improvements to enhance financial performance, risk management, and general ledger accuracy
- Assisted in developing and implementing improved accounting systems and management practices, focusing on enhancing financial analysis capabilities, reporting efficiency, and supporting monthly and quarterly close processes
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Ontario
07-2023
H&R Block - Federal Income Tax Level -1 -
01.2022
Certified Public Accountant -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
01.2021
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
H.L Institute of Commerce
Ahmedabad, India01.2014
Skills
- General ledger management
- Financial reporting
- SAP
- Internal controls
- GAAP compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Variance analysis
- Financial analysis
- Consolidation
- Reconciliations
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Risk assessment
- Financial modeling
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
Timeline
Manager, Finance
Bell Canada
04.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
KPMG Canada
06.2021 - 04.2022
Audit Executive
B S R & Co. LLP - KPMG, Mumbai
08.2018 - 02.2020
Chartered Accountant Internship
R.S Patel & Co. Accountants
08.2012 - 12.2015
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA Ontario
H&R Block - Federal Income Tax Level -1 -
Certified Public Accountant -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
H.L Institute of Commerce
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