Experience

Ensign Drilling Inc.

• Canada
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tax Analyst

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  •Oversee that all GST, PST, retail sales tax returns (MB, SK, and BC), and fuel tax (IFTA) are filed monthly and quarterly; responsible for reviewing data to maintaining >95% accuracy in reporting •File all returns on time resulting in minimal interest and penalty payments•Key contributor in supporting external PST and CRA tax audits; responsible for drafting financial communication and providing explanation to tax queries•Tax subject matter lead supporting the AP department to identify if tax is applicable on US (primarily Texas) transactions and provide tax exempt certificates as required; conduct research on tax matters to effectively minimize tax payable on future audits •Prepare Canadian tax return for 10 - 25 entities; corporate tax filings including T1134, T106, T5013, T2, T3, and T5 o Prepared all tax returns for acquisitions, amalgamations, and dissolutions during business reorganization in 2018/2019 o Provided financial oversight and support during complex transactions, acting as primary point of contact supporting external tax advisor and ensuring all financial documentation was prepared accurately and submitted within tight timelines •Prepare country-by-country information return annually; coordinate with finance department to collect data to prepare the return and coordinate with legal to ensure all tax ID numbers are in effect •Prepare quarterly high-level tax provision and in-depth year end provision to effectively provide organization oversight on how to utilize losses, minimize anticipated tax payable, and opportunities to carry back losses to obtain tax refunds •Responsible for conducting analysis of tax payable and deferred tax on balance sheet and income statement

• Intermediate Accoutant and A/P Supervisor

  • Mar 2012 - Aug 2017

  • Assisted Chief Accountant with and prepared the monthly and quarterly reporting financial package, including KPI distributed to upper management• Analyzed and provided justifications to upper management on significant discrepancies and fluctuations between actual results and budget on balance sheet and income statements• Ensured intercompany closing balances agreed with other entities• Prepared fixed assets reconciliation to report all additions and disposals to facilitate the tax department in calculating CCA and UCC tax pools• Provided assistance and support to external and internal auditors, tax department, and external consultants• Facilitated transition to US accountants following restructuring by providing comprehensive documentation on how to prepare US sales tax and filing instructions• Oversaw work and provided assistance for 4 AP Administrators and 3 AP temporary staff• Researched and provided support to AP team to determine if self-assessment of tax was applicable on transactions performed in the US, effectively minimizing tax exposure on future audits• Developed process documents highlighting the various tax rules in US states and provided training to AP team to enable them to self-assess tax accordingly• Assisted AP manager in providing updates and resolving issues with vendors, including the preparation, analysis, and filing of 1099-MISC for 5 US entities



Wolseley

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Accountant

  • Dec 2007 - Feb 2012

  • Prepared, analyzed, and reviewed financial statements as Lead Accountant of Eastern Regions (Quebec and Maritimes Provinces) and worked closely with business analysts and branch managers to provide explanations regarding variances and discrepancies• Prepared weekly divisional miscellaneous deposits, reconciled bank transactions to ensure accuracy and internal controls are being respected • Prepared, analyzed, and reviewed financial statements as Lead Accountant of Eastern Regions (Quebec and Maritimes Provinces) and worked closely with business analysts and branch managers to provide explanations regarding variances and discrepancies• Prepared weekly divisional miscellaneous deposits, reconciled bank transactions to ensure accuracy and internal controls are being respected



The Arthritis Society

• Canada

• Assistant - Controller

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2007

  • Oversaw 2 direct reports, monitoring performance and ensuring accuracy of data entry and reporting• Spearheaded implementation of the financial accounting software SAGE ACCPAC; worked closely with IT support to ensure seamless execution of all bank reconciliations, AP, and AR • Oversaw 2 direct reports, monitoring performance and ensuring accuracy of data entry and reporting• Spearheaded implementation of the financial accounting software SAGE ACCPAC; worked closely with IT support to ensure seamless execution of all bank reconciliations, AP, and AR