Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Bilingual (English/French) Senior Accountant, CPA and ACCA qualified, with 10+ years of experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls across multinational environments. Skilled in GAAP and IFRS, I manage $1M+ portfolios with precision, transparency, and regulatory compliance. Known for delivering accurate and timely financial reports, I analyze complex data, explain variances, and provide clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making at all levels. I leverage my technical expertise and system knowledge to ensure reporting accuracy, support tax preparation and compliance and continuous improvement in reporting processes. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, identifying process gaps, and implementing efficiencies that strengthen control environments and enhance financial governance. My experience spans quarterly SOX testing, ERP system enhancements, user access reviews with SOD conflict remediation, and supporting internal/external audits, which reduced control issues and streamlined operations. I am passionate about contributing to organizations where accuracy, efficiency, and governance are paramount, and where I can continue to add value through analytical rigor and collaborative problem-solving.
Led month-end and year-end close processes, performed balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, and ensured compliance with SOX and GAAP. Supported financial reporting, internal control testing, risk mitigation, and ERP enhancements across multinational environments. Prepared and reviewed reports and financial statements for tax compliance and transfer pricing. Financial Reporting: • Identified key drivers behind balance sheet and P&L variances for Chubb and SMC entities, enabling leadership to make informed financial decisions. • Maintained month-end close checklist, improving task accountability and meeting deadlines. • Managed fixed asset transactions (capitalization, disposals, audits) across entities; automated large-item data, resolved discrepancies, and reduced non-functional assets by 30%. • Acted as interim accounting manager during absences and management transitions, overseeing end-to-end financial close activities for Chubb and SMC entities using JD Edwards and ABM as accounting software. • Supported ERP (WebApps) implementation/testing, resolving process bottlenecks, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: • Led quarterly SOX testing, addressing control gaps and ensuring compliance. • Conducted detailed user access reviews within JD Edwards to ensure proper Segregation of Duties (SOD); identified and resolved role conflicts in collaboration with process owners, resulting in 20% reduction in access discrepancies and strengthened control environment. • Collaborated with internal auditors and cross-functional teams during control walkthroughs, contributing to successful control design assessments by updating process documentation, Visio flowcharts, and control narratives • Provided audit support and resolved issues promptly on Audit Board, reducing findings. • Managed online banking access controls, performing quarterly reviews to safeguard transactions.
Managed client communications for Quebec-based accounts, including sending statements of account, processing credit card payments, and ensuring timely collection of receivables. Released orders and issued invoices through Citrix Receiver, while responding to client inquiries and maintaining accurate account notes.
Prepared monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for multiple Grit entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting. Performed weekly cash flow reconciliations and intercompany loan accounts, reviewed accounts receivable and accounts payable. Processed and reconciled monthly payroll journal entries and assisted with tax computations and compliance activities. • Compiled and submitted VAT and TDS returns in accordance with Mauritian tax laws, gaining full compliance and avoiding penalties or delays in regulatory filings. • Maintained and updated key financial schedules, including prepayments, fixed asset register, and loan amortization; posted accurate journal entries in Sage Evolution and Broll Online, supporting timely and reliable monthly reporting. • Supported internal and external audits aligned with London Stock Exchange (LSE) listing requirements, delivering accurate documentation and promptly resolving queries for smooth, successful outcomes. • Assisted in preparing annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and IAS, contributing to transparent and audit-ready reporting that met international standards.
Prepared financial reports for SVF entities in compliance with IFRS and IAS. Managed VAT, TDS filings, and full-cycle reconciliations, including loans, AP / AR, and bank accounts. Posted journal entries and maintained fixed asset and payroll records; reconciled loan transactions using Captiv8 and Sage Pastel. Supported audits, tax computations, and performed variance analysis for budgeting and year-end process. • Contributed to month end process, including consolidated financial reporting and year-end financial statement preparation in line with IFRS and IAS, ensuring transparency, audit compliance, and timely reporting. • Assisted in budgeting and forecasting cycles by analyzing variances, helping leadership make data-driven financial decisions. • Submitted timely and compliant VAT and TDS returns under Mauritian tax regulations, avoiding penalties and supporting audit readiness. • Posted accurate journal entries, including prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets using Sage Pastel, while maintaining complete and up-to-date fixed asset register to support depreciation tracking and audit compliance. • Reconciled complex accounts, including AP / AR, intercompany loans, foreign currency transactions, payroll transactions, and banking activity, ensuring integrity and consistency across financial records. • Prepared audit-ready schedules and reconciliations, facilitating smooth and prompt external audit process with minimal adjustments
Maintained bank accounts and prepared punctual reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records. Posted journal entries using Basel accounting system and investigated variances; communicated discrepancies to clients.