VIDHI TEJPAL
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Resourceful Accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. In-depth knowledge of month/year end processes, preparing financial statements per GAAP, budget analysis and GST/ PST reconciliations. Experience working with medium and large-scale organizations and volume of data. Expertise in SAP, Hyperion, Sage-ASA, ERP, QuickBooks, MS Dynamics 365, Great Plain, Peoplesoft and Microsoft office Suite with advanced excel skills. Ability to foster a working relationship with colleagues at all levels with strong analytical, interpersonal, monitoring, and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accountant
A&H Steel Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
- Reporting to CFO and responsible for developing monthly financial statements including Income statement , balance sheet, cash flow and project report.
- Preparing monthly forecast and cash flows and reviewing it with management for variances.
- Working with VP of Operations and Project Managers, acting in a business partner capacity to assess project & operational performance and scope of improvement.
- Preparing and submitting monthly bank margin reports as per requirement.
- Managing audit preparation process, resulting in reduced external audit fees and improved relationships with auditors.
- Preparing necessary journal entries, ledger reconciliations and other intercompany reports.
- Reviewing bank reconciliations and PST /GST returns.
- Reviewing results with management, investigating any discrepancies and assisting on any financial reporting as required.
Finance Lead
Children's Autism Services of Edmonton (NPO)
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked as Finance lead in full time contract position and reported directly to Director of Finance.
- Responsible for month end processing and assisted in financial analysis and planning.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends and compiled reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Responsible for monitoring of revenue and expenditure plans of different business units.
- Assisted in AR , AP and payroll as and when required
- Responsible for bank and other ledger reconciliations
Accountant
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation (NPO)
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Worked as a full time Accountant on a contract basis and reported directly to VP of Finance.
- Managed the receipt and posting of different kinds of donations.
- Developed reports in order to assist management for decision making.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and revenue reconciliations.
- Posted prepaid, accruals and another month end related entries
- Assisted VP of Finance in preparing monthly Balance sheet, Income statement and the Cash flow.
General Accountant
Marriott International, Edmonton, AB
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
- Prepared Asset and Liability Reconciliations on monthly basis and reported any discrepancies to owners.
- Assisted in preparing for internal audit (SRA) and collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
- Served as a key liaison between the accounting department and other functional areas within the company, working closely with managers to address financial issues that may impact their respective profit centers or divisions.
Accounting/Payroll Administrator
Hilton International, Toronto, ON
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Responsible for dual position as Payroll administrator and Accounts payable.
- Managed payroll processing for the union and non union employees.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management
- Troubleshot employee concerns and recommended corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Communicated with CRA and other Union benefit organization as and when required.
- Responsible for posting invoices and processing payment.
- Assisted in implementing new software and enhancing the overall efficiency.
- Ensured timely closure of month end, yearend & other related tasks.
Finance Manager
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur, India
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for leading a team of accounts receivable, accounts payable, income auditor and cashier at the corporate office of Marriott International, India
- Managed the month and year end process and assisted Director of Finance in submitting final file to head quarters in Maryland (United States).
- Assisted in Budget and Forecast preparation and timely submission to HQ.
- Compliance on statutory and legal matters pertaining to the Hotel along with all License renewal
- Processed and communicated with Human Resource regarding Salary, Incentives, Gratuities
- Ensured the reconciliation & deposition of all taxes to government authorities before the deadline
- Responsible for Fund management in co-relation with owner and Management Company
- Assisted other departments in the interpretation of financial data and recommended course of action to maximize profitability in each department.
Assistant Finance Manager
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur, India
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for looking over the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process.
- Performed month end and year end tasks.
- Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with external auditors.
- Ensured an effective liaison with statutory and internal auditors to submit all scheduled reports in a timely manner
- Prepared Balance sheet and Tax reconciliations.
Finance Executive
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur India
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Successfully covered all the areas of accounting -Accounts payable, Receivable, Income Audit & Cash Management
- Collected payment from Debtors and maintained aging as per standards
- Processed Salary, Incentives and gratuities and forwarded to Human Resource Department
- Posted journal entries and Vendor Invoices
- Assisted in internal audits, statutory audits, and other internal control procedures.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
IndiaBachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Rajasthan
IndiaSkills
- Attention to Detail
- Corporate Audits
- Strong analytical skills
- Internal Controls
- Project Accounting
- Decision-Making
- Clear Communication
Professional Synopsis
Over 10 years of experience in the areas of Financial Management, Accounting, Audits and Financial analysis., In-depth knowledge of month/year end processes, preparing financial statements per ASPE and US GAAP, budget analysis, financial reporting, and GST PST reconciliations., Experience working with medium and large-scale organizations and volume of data., Expertise in SAP, Hyperion, Sage-ASA, ERP, QuickBooks, MS Dynamics 365, Great Plain, People soft, Google applications, Power Point, Microsoft office Suite and advanced excel skills., Ability to foster a working relationship with colleagues at all levels with strong analytical, interpersonal, monitoring, and organizational skills., 2 years Masters degree in Business Administration, recognized university in India (per Canadian equivalency), 4 years post-secondary Bachelor Degree in Commerce, premier University in India (per Canadian equivalency), 4 years post-secondary professional degree in Company Law & Accounts, ICSI, New Delhi India (per Canadian equivalency)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Corporate Accountant
A&H Steel Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
Finance Lead
Children's Autism Services of Edmonton (NPO)
05.2021 - 11.2021
Accountant
Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation (NPO)
01.2021 - 04.2021
General Accountant
Marriott International, Edmonton, AB
09.2019 - 08.2020
Accounting/Payroll Administrator
Hilton International, Toronto, ON
03.2019 - 07.2019
Finance Manager
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur, India
03.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Finance Manager
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur, India
04.2016 - 03.2018
Finance Executive
Marriott International Inc. Jaipur India
05.2013 - 03.2016
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Rajasthan
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