SYEDA AIMAN HASHMI
Ajax,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with seven years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for medium-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Accountant
Aiman Hashmi Consulting
01.2020 - Current
- Managed full cycle accounting including accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card account reconciliations, preparation and filing of GST/HST return
- Prepared and analyzed month-end and year-end financial statements to assess project profitability and performance as well as conducting balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepared actual to budget variances and monthly summaries to project and track financial metrics such as revenue and expenses
- Prepared monthly cash flow projections
- Coordinate and liaise with external parties to facilitate year end audits
- Implemented process improvements to streamline month-end and reporting
- Lead software migration process to improve client's operational and reporting efficiency.
Accountant / Financial Analyst
Blu Ivy Group Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Executed comprehensive accounting responsibilities including bank and credit card reconciliation, monitoring accounts receivable and payable status, as well as filing GST/HST documentation
- Managed the processing of payroll, issuance of ROEs and T4s, as well as handling other government remittances and reporting
- Managed and balanced GL accounts, ensuring accuracy in bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities
- Prepared monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow projections, and sales commission statements
- Ensured the accuracy of financial reporting by overseeing the month-end close process, including preparing and maintaining monthly deferred revenue and prepaid schedules
- Evaluated trends in operating revenue and expenses by department using prepared monthly summaries and actual to budget variances
- Improved cash flow management with rigorous accounts receivable tracking.
- Managed the preparation and maintenance of client and project profitability reports
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
- Revamped financial statements and COA driven by a need for greater transparency and accuracy
- Collaborated with external auditors to successfully complete year-end closing procedures
- Assisted with budgetary planning and forecasting processes
- Introduced innovative methods and technology to optimize productivity.
- Implemented new accounting software, leading to more efficient financial data management and reporting.
Senior Bookkeeper
MNP LLP
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Work with the Cloud Accounting Services team to execute full cycle bookkeeping for MNP clients
- Prepare and maintain payroll and related government remittances/filings, recording of sales, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable, payroll and Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) transactions
- Prepare T4s, T5s and Records of Employment
- Set up client files and assist with the completion of budgets, administrative planning and other aspects of accounting work
- Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process
- Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts, including but not limited to cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and intercompany and point of sale (POS)/system uploads
- Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, discuss with supervisor or engagement partner and develop resolutions
- Communicate with governments regarding information requests, assessments and installments
- Work with cloud accounting software, including QBO, Xero, Sage Business Cloud and other cloud-based applications
- Develop and maintain relationships with client management
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
Accountant / Financial Analyst
Engineers without Borders Canada
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed full cycle accounting including accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciliations of credit cards and approximately 40 bank accounts in multiple currencies, and journal entries while applying fund accounting concepts
- Maintained payroll on ADP, WSIB and EHT reporting, and assisted with preparation of T4A slips
- Prepared and filed GST/HST quarterly returns
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts and prepared reconciliations including bank, credit card, and inter-company
- Summarized and communicated cash and financial status to executive team by preparing cash flow projections, financial statements and other reports, as well as identifying and analyzing budget variances
- Liaised with external auditors at Year End and provided working papers as needed
- Demonstrated strategic and analytical abilities to review and evaluate information such as expense claims, invoices, bank and credit activity, and supporting documentation for suspicious patterns
- Achievements: Implemented a robust monitoring process to identify cost reduction opportunities, resulting in cost savings of up to 60% in certain areas
- Improved efficiency in data processing by 50% by initiating and managing migration to cloud accounting software and optimizing accounting processes
- Developed policies such as travel and credit card usage policy to regulate operational processes and allow for improved governance.
Junior Accountant / Junior Financial Analyst
Jetstream Administration Inc.
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Used multiple cloud and desktop accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) to maintain financial records for multiple clients in adherence to GAAP and company procedures
- Processed accounts payables and receivables, employee expense reports, payroll, and journal entries
- Managed accounting control functions through reconciliations of multi-currency bank and credit card accounts, inter-company accounts, and balance sheet accounts
- Reviewed management reports and financial statements on a weekly basis to monitor cash flow while communicating with clients in a timely manner to resolve questions and discrepancies
- Facilitated training of new employees while ensuring compliance to company procedures
- Participated in process improvements such as refining tasks to reduce deliverable times by 75% and enhance understandability for clients.
Junior Accountant / Junior Financial Analyst
MediaEdge Communications Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted in preparing, analyzing and verifying accounting records, financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to reporting and procedural standards
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, and assisted with the preparation of payroll
- Investigated and resolved collections and billings disputes
- Facilitated reconciliation process of sub-ledgers with general ledger, and bank and credit card reconciliations for multi-currency accounts to support the month end close process, and inter-company reconciliations
- Prepared internal reports using VLOOKUP, SUMIF and pivot table functions
- Assisted with special projects related to process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
York University
Toronto, ON04.2015
Skills
- Fraud Examination
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Fund Accounting
- Compliance Testing
- Bookkeeping
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop, Sage ACCPAC 200 ERP, Wave Accounting, FreshBooks
- Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA PREP), CPA Ontario, August 2023 - Present
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, July 2020
- QuickBooks Online Advanced Certification, QuickBooks, October 2019
- QuickBooks Desktop Certified, QuickBooks, October 2019
- QuickBooks Online Certification, QuickBooks, September 2016
- Hubdoc Certified Advanced Partner, Hubdoc, November 2020
- Hubdoc Certified Xero Partner, Hubdoc, December 2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper
MNP LLP
04.2021 - 02.2022
Freelance Accountant
Aiman Hashmi Consulting
01.2020 - Current
Accountant / Financial Analyst
Blu Ivy Group Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2023
Accountant / Financial Analyst
Engineers without Borders Canada
02.2018 - 01.2020
Junior Accountant / Junior Financial Analyst
Jetstream Administration Inc.
10.2016 - 12.2017
Junior Accountant / Junior Financial Analyst
MediaEdge Communications Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
York University
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