Zuhair Hassanali
Vaughan
Summary
Professional ready to contribute to organizational success with strong operational and administrative skills. History of delivering impactful support and fostering team collaboration to meet dynamic needs. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.
Utilizes strong communication skills and adaptability to meet team goals. Track record of effective problem-solving and collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualified Accounting Professional with background in supporting organizational operations and enhancing team efficiency. Proven track record in managing daily tasks and contributing to strategic initiatives. Demonstrated ability in effective communication and problem-solving.
Reliable employee with time management and teaming abilities. Dedicated to completing work on-time and going above and beyond with each activity. Excellent work ethic and attendance record.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
10.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Perform Reconciliations
- Month End Accruals For Utilities,Legal,un-posted Expenses & other Accounts
- Handled AP Mailbox Communications.
- Set Up new Employees & Vendors and their banking Information in SUN
- Send out Various Weekly reports to Managers
- Prepare Intercompany Journals & allocations of Benefits invoices
- Overall handling of Concur Expenses-Assist Employees with coding & adding new Dropdowns etc.
Accounting Generalist
Maple Leaf Property Management
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Facilitated training sessions on new software implementations, ensuring smooth transitions for all team members involved in the accounting process.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Verifying invoices for multiple properties against purchase orders and processing transactions
- Generating invoices and checking for any discrepancies.
- Entering invoices and data into multiple systems (Adaco - Birchstreet, PVNG – Aptech, Concur, etc).
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure that data and reporting accuracy
- Assisting with AP, AR & GL departments as required.
- Monitoring vendor’ payment schedules to ensure that timely payment is received.
- Resolving any invoicing discrepancies.
- Review and authorize Weekly EFT Payments and Backups.
- Assisted with Month end closing process: Prepared Month End Journals, Prepared Month End Accruals and Prepaid postings.
- Retrieve Invoices and payment schedules from the Marriott global website.
Financial Consultant
KHalfan & Company
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Provided ongoing support for clients experiencing financial challenges, offering guidance on debt management and budgeting techniques.
- Met with clients in order to determine the best budgeting systems and retirement plans to meet their individual needs.
- Took phone calls, greeted customers, accepted payments, scheduled stays, and handled customer complaints.
- Worked overtime during the company's busiest seasons
- Coordinated closely with legal advisors to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws governing financial transactions and account management procedures.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
Audit Senior (Part-time)
TAN Auditors
01.2017 - 02.2021
- Managed internal and external audits for a variety of clients ranging in size from sole proprietorships to multi-million-dollar corporations.
- Conducted walkthrough of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Indexed invoices, submitted and verified payments on behalf of Clients
- Reviewed reports, records, and software data, analyzing risk to avoid potential compliance issues.
- Determined compliance with company controls and procedures for execution of documents and payment
methods
Accounts Receivable Manager
Consolidated Tourism Hotel Investments Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts receivable ledgers.
- Ensured timely payments from clients through effective communication and proactive followups.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Set objectives for the accounts receivable team that align with the accounting departments goals.
- Monitored processing of invoices Ensured timely collection of payments
- Conducted credit checks
- Negotiated with clients in non-payment cases
- Organized records of invoices, bills and deposits
- Ensured high-quality invoicing and collection procedures
Finance Assistant- Accounts Receivable
Consolidated Tourism Hotel Investments Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts and maintain accuracy and current records.
- Maintained the billing system
- Generated invoices and account statements
- Performed regular customer account reconciliations
- Maintained accounts receivable files and records
- Investigated and resolved any irregularities or enquiries
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Fraud Detection & Forensic Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York04-2022
Federal Income Tax Level 1 - TAX
H&R BLOCK Tax Academy
Toronto,ON12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford,GB10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Accounting & Business
ACCA-Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
London,England12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business & Finance
University of Nottingham-Malaysia Campus
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia06-2010
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Well versed in Financial Accounting and Auditing Techniques
- Employee mentoring
- Advanced SAP-Concur, Birchstreet & Quickbooks knowledge
- Payment processing
- Report development
- Budgeting and finance
- Skilled in the use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
- Proficient in Bookkeeping, General Ledger Accounting, Forensic Accounting and running Audit Teams
- Punctual, deadline oriented, reliable, and critical thinker
- ACCA Affiliate
- In the process of Converting ACCA to a Canadian CPA Approximately 15 -2 years away from Completing CFE
Accomplishments
- Top in Tanzania for ACCA Results - 2019 & 2021
- Platinum Award for Extra Curricular Activities- ST Constantine’s International School
- Player of the season 2010-UNMC Soccer Team
- Player of the Season 2009- Inter University Squash Tournament Malaysia
- Captain of Soccer Team 2009-UNMC Soccer Team
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of a new Accounting system & Setup.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- ACCA-Compilation Of Financial Statements and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
- Chartered Accountant- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK)
Timeline
Staff Accountant-Accounts Payable
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
10.2023 - Current
Accounting Generalist
Maple Leaf Property Management
06.2022 - 10.2023
Audit Senior (Part-time)
TAN Auditors
01.2017 - 02.2021
Financial Consultant
KHalfan & Company
01.2016 - 07.2021
Accounts Receivable Manager
Consolidated Tourism Hotel Investments Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2015
Finance Assistant- Accounts Receivable
Consolidated Tourism Hotel Investments Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Fraud Detection & Forensic Accounting
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Federal Income Tax Level 1 - TAX
H&R BLOCK Tax Academy
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Accounting & Business
ACCA-Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
Associate of Applied Science - Business & Finance
University of Nottingham-Malaysia Campus
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