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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 University
06-2010

Masters in Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Mumbai University
University Of Mumbai
04-2006

Bachelors in Commerce - Accounting

Mumbai University
University Of Mumbai
03-2004

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
Vanita Jattani