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Zainab Kalil Al Azawi

Zainab Kalil Al Azawi

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Electronic Arts, adept in Oracle ERP and financial reporting. Excelled in enhancing financial accuracy through expert ledger management and audit support, while fostering team collaboration. Demonstrates a keen ability for variance analysis and sales tax compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational excellence.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Electronic Arts
06.2018 - Current
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.

Accountant

Electronic Arts
07.2011 - 06.2018
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, and banking reconciliations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Collaborated with tax team during the annual corporate tax filing to provide the necessary analysis and documentation for the preparation of the year-end tax returns promptly.
  • Prepared and filed Canada VAT returns.
  • Supported department objectives by participating in cross-functional projects with other departments as needed.
  • Provided critical support during system upgrades or conversions by working closely with IT staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of Canada sales taxes on purchases.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Accountant – Financial Accounting - Controllership

Best Buy Canada Ltd
03.2011 - 07.2011
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Investigate aged balances in projects related and related to capital assets.
  • Process required adjustments to post items in Fixed Assets for depreciation process.
  • Assist the department with any required month end process.


Accountant – Financial Reporting

Best Buy Canada Ltd.
07.2008 - 11.2010
  • Setup and modify COA and cross validations in Oracle 11i.
  • Monthly close responsibilities including but not limited to opening/closing periods, running consolidation, business reporting support.
  • Participated in the month-end process, adjusting entries, budget variance reporting, bank reconciliation, financial analysis and cash flow analysis.
  • Facilitated team with month-end process and financial reporting strictly following Enterprise Financial Procedures and US GAAP.
  • Assisted with managing Foreign Exchange risk through hedging and monitoring foreign account balances including setup FX rate and run revaluation process on daily and month end.

Accountant - Contract

Dynasty Kitchen Cabinets Ltd
06.2003 - 04.2004
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.

Senior Accounting Administrator -Chargeback & Cash

Best Buy Canada Ltd.
05.2006 - 07.2008
  • Investigated and responded chargeback for stores collections from Visa, Master Card and American Express.
  • Monthly reporting on write off items.
  • Assisted with corporate operations and training on chargebacks across stores and departmental level.
  • Reconciled daily stores deposits, investigating discrepancies and anomalies, debit/credit notes, non-payments, deductions and/or missing deposits.
  • Managing issues resolutions surrounding discrepancies and reporting variance analysis on specific methods of payments.
  • Provided bad debt reporting on stores’ cash position.
  • Implemented corporate policies on dishonored cheques, expenses and audit procedures.

Program Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
10.1997 - 06.2006
  • Prepared budgets for different refugee project included, repatriation and resettlement projects.
  • Ensured that programme expenditure is in line with finance policies and procedures, and that resources are optimally utilized.
  • Oversee budgets and financial management by ensuring that all implementation teams have updated spending plans and track spending closely.
  • Oversee grants compliance to ensure the best use of resources and work closely with finance teams to ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports to donors.
  • Collected and maintained data on project activities.
  • Prepared background materials, working papers and tables for briefing and review sessions.
  • Drafted routine correspondence.
  • Collect data on the implementation and performance of IPs agreements.
  • Applied UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level.
  • Assisted in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
  • Undertook field visits and accompany programme monitoring missions.

Assistant Auditor

Salman & Partners (Chartered Accountants & Auditor
08.1989 - 10.1997
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust and cooperation throughout the audit process.
  • Conducted detailed financial statement analyses to identify discrepancies and potential fraud risks.
  • Implemented accounting training and education for new hires.
  • Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, allowing for proactive identification of potential compliance issues.
  • Conducted audits of funds to meet proper accounting, reporting and disbursement requirements.
  • Prepared year-end journal entries to prepare for annual audit.
  • Prepared balance sheets.
  • Performed analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
06.1989

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Tax Preparation
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Variance Analysis
  • ERP Systems Expertise
  • Fixed Asset Accounting
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Expertise in Oracle ERP
  • General Ledger Management
  • Sales tax compliance

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Location Preference

Remote

Software

MS Office, Oracle ERP, Hyperion SmartView & Power BI

Interests

Senior Accountant or Management level

Quote

Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser

Work Availability

monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Timeline

Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting

Electronic Arts
06.2018 - Current

Accountant

Electronic Arts
07.2011 - 06.2018

Accountant – Financial Accounting - Controllership

Best Buy Canada Ltd
03.2011 - 07.2011

Accountant – Financial Reporting

Best Buy Canada Ltd.
07.2008 - 11.2010

Senior Accounting Administrator -Chargeback & Cash

Best Buy Canada Ltd.
05.2006 - 07.2008

Accountant - Contract

Dynasty Kitchen Cabinets Ltd
06.2003 - 04.2004

Program Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
10.1997 - 06.2006

Assistant Auditor

Salman & Partners (Chartered Accountants & Auditor
08.1989 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Baghdad

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