Vanita Jattani
Port Coquitlam,Canada
Summary
Motivated CPA student with a strong background in accounting and practical experience in an international context, seeking an entry-level position to leverage existing skills while completing CPA prerequisite courses by September 2025. Eager to join a dynamic team in the Canadian accounting industry, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and development. Proven ability to thrive in cross-cultural and multilingual environments enhances adaptability and collaboration. A strong desire to embrace new challenges supports a proactive approach to contributing effectively within a team setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Accounts
MMSI Maritime (India) Private Limited
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Prepare Variance Report including justification for deviation by comparing monthly budget v/s actual spent.
- Prepare Income invoices like Debit Notes for vessels actual expense reimbursement, Agency Fees, Lump sum Cost and Crew Management Fees.
- Close monthly accounts and maintain all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Issue monthly invoice for agency fees, lump-sum and debit notes.
- Manage creditors effectively by ensuring adequate cash flow always including salary of employees.
- Responsible for making recommendations for improving the overall reconciliation process and cleaning the various balance sheet accounts.
- Handle petty cash and respective entries in the ERP system.
- Monitor and ensure effective management of debtors and creditors.
- Liaise and aid during internal and external audits.
- Manage a team of 3 direct reports to ensure that they are maximizing productivity and efficiencies.
Executive - Accounts and Tax
DHR Holding India Private Ltd
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Verified and authorized all travel expenses as per policies and guidelines.
- Evaluated and processed periodic payments of travel expense reports and third-party invoices.
- Efficiently managed accurate and timely processing of over 1200 invoices per month. Reviewed all invoices validating all content and resolving various issues.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Monitored all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
- Processed monthly entries, provision for expenses, prepaid expenses, foreign exchange reinstated, etc.
- Reviewed general ledger and initiated appropriate actions on open items.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during audits.
- Managed a team of 3 staff.
Assistant Manager - Accounts
Euler Hermes Service India Private Ltd
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Prepared MIS like Travel Report Expense Analysis, Salary variance analysis, etc.
- Closed monthly accounts and maintained all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
- Processed monthly entries for provision for expenses, prepaid expenses, and Monthly Payment of Salary entries.
Account Executive
Birla Sun life Insurance Company
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Prepared management report such as cash flow, compliance report, monthly reconciliation for balance sheet items, etc.
- Finalized trust accounts and prepared schedules.
- Processed payments of PF and Pension Contribution by 15th of each month.
- Processed loan against PF as required.
- Forecasted and arranged funds for PF settlement and for making investment.
- Managed team of 2 staff.
- Processed monthly salary for all employees including all necessary deductions.
- Monthly reconciliation for balance sheet items, salary variance analysis, etc.
- Supported senior management in restructuring assignments.
Accounts Executive
Unisource Group
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed fund request report and coordinated with Head Office (New York) to meet expenses of the respective offices.
- Prepared calendar for statutory, rent and insurance payment within specified time limit for the country offices.
- Provided the MIS includes weekly reports on cash flow, expense analysis, personnel cost for overseas offices, capitalization of assets, monthly utility cost to top management for country offices.
- Coordinated with the auditor for the audit as per local country rules and regulation.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliation.
- Maintained Fixed Assets Register as per local books and US accounting practices.
- Coordinated and supported auditors in the annual audit towards the audit queries raised with respect to statutory payments, finalization of books of accounts and schedules thereof.
- Prepared aging analysis report of the creditors and provided inputs to senior management.
- Developed periodic major vendor's accounts reconciliation report.
- Reviewed material receipt note as per invoices and purchase orders.
Education
Master in Business Administration - Finance
ICFAI University
ICFAI University06-2010
Masters in Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mumbai University
University Of Mumbai04-2006
Bachelors in Commerce - Accounting
Mumbai University
University Of Mumbai03-2004
Skills
- CPA Student
- General Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Account Reconciliations
- Team Player
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Dedicated
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Awards
Awarded certificate of appreciation for process improvement, Acknowledge for special contribution across Finance and Accounts department
Timeline
Manager - Accounts
MMSI Maritime (India) Private Limited
03.2014 - 08.2018
Executive - Accounts and Tax
DHR Holding India Private Ltd
05.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager - Accounts
Euler Hermes Service India Private Ltd
08.2011 - 04.2012
Account Executive
Birla Sun life Insurance Company
07.2009 - 08.2011
Accounts Executive
Unisource Group
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master in Business Administration - Finance
ICFAI University
Masters in Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Mumbai University
Bachelors in Commerce - Accounting
Mumbai University
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