Experience

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • 2019 - 2021

  Responsible for budget and forecast, including headcount on an annual and quarterly basis by liaising with various department heads Prepare and analyze monthly variances between budget and actual financial results; present accurate, complete and timely analysis to management to support decision-making Perform day-to-day accounting, financial reporting and analysis to support on-going internal and external reporting requirements, including month-end journal entries, FTE analysis… Show more Responsible for budget and forecast, including headcount on an annual and quarterly basis by liaising with various department heads Prepare and analyze monthly variances between budget and actual financial results; present accurate, complete and timely analysis to management to support decision-making Perform day-to-day accounting, financial reporting and analysis to support on-going internal and external reporting requirements, including month-end journal entries, FTE analysis and account reconciliations Prepare, review and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial/statistical reports to external stakeholders Formulate and maintain all capital asset continuity schedules, including monthly entries, analysis and monitoring of additions and disposals Complete benchmarking and trending exercises periodically to ensure monitoring of performance, risks and opportunities In close contact with Director and VP of Finance on all decision making related to asset policies and budgeting Provide ongoing support for identified initiatives and other responsibilities as required, along with backup support Show less



HollyFrontier

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • 2018 - 2019

  Completes variance analysis on all types of expenses with budget to actual Continuously receives updates to ensure budgets are compiled and are reasonable by requesting various pieces of information from various departments Continuously maintains and improves financial models for impacts and adjustments Analyze and manipulate various company and/or financial data and records at a high level Improving processes and assisting with developments of programs to support… Show more Completes variance analysis on all types of expenses with budget to actual Continuously receives updates to ensure budgets are compiled and are reasonable by requesting various pieces of information from various departments Continuously maintains and improves financial models for impacts and adjustments Analyze and manipulate various company and/or financial data and records at a high level Improving processes and assisting with developments of programs to support finance related functions Responsible for implementation of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, along with US GAAP equivalents Continuously gathers information related to revenue recognition criteria and lease standards to ensure that PCLI is in compliance with standards and up to date Responsible for inventory valuations and product costing to ensure inventory is not over stated and all prices are current for sales to use along with reconciliations Routinely performs inventory valuation models to ensure FIFO inventory and costs are accurate along with ensuring SOX compliance and internal controls improvements Working with many different groups of people across all levels of the organization Show less



Self Published Author

• Writing and Editing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Author

  • Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

  Author of book: you can do it, seriously. Available worldwide! Get your copy on Amazon today! Also available at Indigo.ca



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant (North America)

  • 2015 - 2018

  Leading accounting controls which includes harmonizing controls, drafting internal control procedures, conducting walkthroughs and working with the internal controls team and external auditors Performs complex accounting activities such as account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries for pension In charge of overseeing accounting accuracy and taking the lead on providing directions to affiliates to resolve issues and incorrect posting Managing and reporting… Show more Leading accounting controls which includes harmonizing controls, drafting internal control procedures, conducting walkthroughs and working with the internal controls team and external auditors Performs complex accounting activities such as account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries for pension In charge of overseeing accounting accuracy and taking the lead on providing directions to affiliates to resolve issues and incorrect posting Managing and reporting various special projects from start to end while researching and gathering information and leading meetings Maintains and processes entries in accordance with Siemens Financial Reporting Guidelines ("FRG"), and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") Assists in analyzing financial results to determine accuracy and completeness of information. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations. Assists with the forecasting and budgeting process Reviews, enters adjustments, and monitors the monthly Pension Liability Asset Tool ("PLATO") submission Prepares and maintains ledger accounts and related activities for the production of Plan financial statements and fiscal reports. Prepares disclosures for the Siemens Canada Limited and Corporate financial statements and Plan financial statements Completes various accounting reports: Annual Information Return forms, Form 8s and Pension Benefits and Guarantee Fund forms Assists in annual SOA/RIC testing of controls Provides technical assistance support and guidance to divisions or affiliates on pension accounting topics, when required Other ad hoc and pension related tasks as necessary Show less



Grant Thornton LLP (US)

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • 2012 - 2014

  Mississauga  Constantly performed audit and review procedures on financial statements on both balance sheet and income statement items (ASPE and IFRS) for public, private and NPO clients to ensure financial reporting was in compliance with the appropriate accounting framework. Industries include manufacturing (up to $600M in revenue), pharmaceutical (up to $3B in revenue), along with other cliental  Constantly audited complex areas such as asset and goodwill impairment, consolidation… Show more  Constantly performed audit and review procedures on financial statements on both balance sheet and income statement items (ASPE and IFRS) for public, private and NPO clients to ensure financial reporting was in compliance with the appropriate accounting framework. Industries include manufacturing (up to $600M in revenue), pharmaceutical (up to $3B in revenue), along with other cliental  Constantly audited complex areas such as asset and goodwill impairment, consolidation, derivatives/financial instruments during pension audits, revenue recognition, inventory costing and internal controls testing  Constantly engaged in preparing T1’s and T2’s for individuals and companies  Have identified processes within companies (i.e. walkthroughs) to ensure understanding of internal controls and have evaluated them and prepared tests to ensure that controls are running efficiently and effectively. If control weaknesses are identified, they would be communicated to management and recommendations would be provided  Regularly dealt with IFRS and ASPE handbook sections such as IAS 18 and s.3400 (revenue recognition), IAS 2 and s.3030 (inventory), IAS 24 and s.3840 (related party transactions), IAS 7 and s.1540 (cash flow statement), IAS 16/36 and s.3061 (property, plant and equipment and impairment), IAS 26 and s.4100 (pension plans), along with several others  Developed excellent teamwork and communication skills by working with various engagement teams and communication with clients on an ongoing basis, resulting in maintaining strong client and co-worker relationships  Actively supervised and organized teams ranging from 2 to 5 people culminating in work being completed to a high standard and within reporting deadlines  Prioritized and balanced the needs of internal and external parties of multiple engagements resulting in work being completed to meet regulatory, client and firm imposed deadlines Show less



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • 2010 - 2011

  Toronto, ON  Excellent communications skills gathered through team audits and reviews on various engagements by taking stock meetings, updating seniors on work accomplished, and communicating idle time to take on more tasks  Exceptional teamwork built through effective sharing and collaborating with others and ensuring work was accomplished in the designated time permitted  Exposure to all types of industries which include manufacturing (up to $2B in revenue), financial institutions (up to $27B in… Show more  Excellent communications skills gathered through team audits and reviews on various engagements by taking stock meetings, updating seniors on work accomplished, and communicating idle time to take on more tasks  Exceptional teamwork built through effective sharing and collaborating with others and ensuring work was accomplished in the designated time permitted  Exposure to all types of industries which include manufacturing (up to $2B in revenue), financial institutions (up to $27B in revenue), pharmaceutical (up to $3B in revenue) along with other clientel Show less