Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Consummate financial planning specialist with an extensive career portfolio showcasing solid experience and proven skills in financial analysis, statement preparation, controls testing, internal and external audit planning and management, and IFRS. Self-motivated, productive team player who effectively manages multiple projects in fast-paced environments and across geographies. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to establish relationships and provide world-class client service.
• Analyzed capital and cash flow reporting from operating sites; prepared monthly performance reports; and involved in drafting the quarterly Management's Discussion and Analysis
• Trained and mentored accounting and compliance staff; developed and implemented planning cycles; reviewed and analyzed actual results against plan on a monthly and annual basis; presented insights to CFO
• Oversaw Accounts Payable team while fostering a positive working relationship with Business Service Centre; directly involved in annual financial statement preparation of three entities; managed timely and accurate closing of month end, and submission of quarterly reporting packs; completed full annual review of JSOX control walkthrough testing; implemented electronic approval and documentation process to reduce paperwork
• Performed quarterly compliance reviews according to established testing scripts and communicated results to the business; oversaw load of monthly reporting package schedules from SAP to Hyperion and assisted Accounting Manager in coaching and overseeing financial analysts on team; prepared and updated internal control and policy documentation to reflect cutting-edge processes and implemented them for accounts receivable reconciliations and shipment tracking