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YANN GNANABO

Prince Rupert,CA

Summary

Bilingual Bookkeeper with 5+ years of experience in public practice. Skilled in full-cycle accounting, payroll for 100+ employees, and T1 tax return preparation (T2121, T2125, T776). Proficient with CRA compliance, GST/PST filings, and financial statement preparation. Expert in QuickBooks, Sage 50, and TaxPrep. Ready to deliver immediate value with accurate, timely reporting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Bookkeeper

Johal & Assosiates CPA
Prince Rupert, BC, BC
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for a portfolio of 14 companies and corporations.
  • Generated ad-hoc financial reports tailored to business needs, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Managed payroll for 100 employees, including accurate calculation and preparation of paychecks.
  • Ensured timely and compliant remittances to the CRA, including preparation and submission of PD7A forms.
  • Maintained accurate general ledgers by posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
  • Performed account reconciliations, including bank and credit card transactions, ensuring precise transaction recording.
  • Prepared and filed ROEs, GST, and PST returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
  • Forecasted financial statements for business loan applications, providing detailed projections to support funding approvals.
  • Prepared and filed T1 tax returns, including specialized returns for fishermen (T2121), property owners (T776), and self-employed business income (T2125), ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
  • Utilized accounting software, including QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Wave, TaxPrep, and Vohcom, to streamline financial processes and ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance.
  • Provided guidance to junior Bookkeeper and assisted in training new team members.

Bookkeeping Assistant

PA Coulibaly Balamine
Abidjan, CI, CI
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Assist the manager in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements of different companies (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement using the indirect method, and being able to prepare both indirect and direct methods).
  • Manage the accounts receivable aging report, alert management and monitor credit and accounts receivable.
  • Process the full cycle of accounting, A/R, A/P, and general journals in the system.
  • Prepare and email invoices to customers, including supporting documentation like certifiedpayroll reports when necessary.
  • Secured financial information by completing database backups.

Education

BBA - Accounting

Valoris International University
Côte D’Ivoire
10.2020

M.D. - Accounting & Banking

Near East University
Cyprus

Skills

  • Reconciliation of accounts
  • Financial Accounting
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Microsoft Pack Office
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Payroll Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • General Ledger Management
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Leadership and Training

Work Permit/Availability

Work Authorization: Valid Canadian work permit (Francophone Mobility Program) – Available to start immediately under IRCC policy (no LMIA required)

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Accounting Bookkeeper

Johal & Assosiates CPA
04.2023 - 06.2025

Bookkeeping Assistant

PA Coulibaly Balamine
09.2019 - 01.2022

BBA - Accounting

Valoris International University

M.D. - Accounting & Banking

Near East University
YANN GNANABO