Andrea E.

Results-driven Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with three years of supervisory experience in full cycle accounting. Skilled in preparing financial statements and proficient in a wide range of accounting software, including Sage Intacct, 300 and 50, QuickBooks Desktop and Online, MS Dynamics, CYRIOUS, BST, GEAC, Shiftsuite. Adept at financial compliance and analysis, with proficiency in tools such as MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Powerpoint, Access, SharePoint, experience using tools such as COGNOS, CaseWare and ACL.

Holds an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Financial Compliance Administration and brings a proven track record of accuracy, efficiency, and leadership in accounting functions. Knowledgeable on accounting standards such as IFRS, ASPE and US GAAP.

Financial Analyst - Nightingale Nursing Registry / Nightingale Condo Management / Nightingale Home Maintenance

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for thirteen (13) entities.
• Review bank reconciliations and other monthly schedules for accuracy
• File government remittances such as HST, EHT and WSIB
• Manage cash flow and liquidity across entities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Supervise AP/AR accounting clerks.
• Develop financial models to aid in financial reporting.
• Provide financial insights for leadership decision-making.
• Approve bi-weekly payroll, remit deductions in a timely manner.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.

Senior Accountant - Greenpark Group

(2023-01 - 2026-01)

• Prepared annual year-end audit working papers for over 30 commercial real estate entities, ensuring accuracy and readiness for external audits.
• Drafted financial statements for joint ventures and corporations, supporting compilation engagements (formerly NTRs).
• Prepared consolidated financial statements.
• Acted as the primary contact with external auditors, facilitating timely finalization of audits and providing detailed information.
• Reviewed accounts payable transactions to ensure that they are coded to the correct accounts.
• Accrued expenses that were omitted by payables personnel.
• Ensured that all transactions and expenses are captured in the correct period thus ensuring proper cut-off.
• Managed work-in-progress assessments for building projects; capitalize assets upon project completion.
• Identified and correct errors in journal entries, enhancing financial accuracy.
• Reviewed tenant common area maintenance (CAM) and tax recovery reconciliations for accurate billing.
• Conducted bank reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and made adjustments to financial records.
• Prepared and file T2 corporate tax returns using TaxPrep.

Intermediate Accountant - Dane Creek Capital Corp

(2021-03 - 2022-12)

• Reconciled 15 bank accounts, ensuring accurate recording of transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Processed payments for suppliers, maintaining timely and accurate payment records.
• Monitored bank accounts to ensure sufficient funds for payment batches.
• Prepared and posted month-end journal entries including accruals and prepayments, contributing to monthly close processes.
• Prepared credit card expense schedules, posted entries and ensured payments before due date
• Updated and maintained audit schedules monthly, supporting internal controls and audit readiness.
• Provided detailed schedules and documentation for external auditors to streamline audits.
• Prepared financial statements for three companies and assisted in quarterly consolidated statements for board presentations.
• Created variance analysis reports to aid in financial reviews and decision-making.
• Assisted in annual budget preparation, contributing financial data and analysis.
• Researched technical accounting issues, ensuring compliance with evolving standards.

Accountant - ALS Canada

(2021-01 - 2021-03)

Contract

• Financial statements preparation, bank reconciliations, month end and year end journal entries.
• Carried out accounts payable's function, making payments via ACH, cheques and EFTs.
• Prepared credit card expense schedules, posted entries and ensured payments before due date
• Prepared and posted monthly payroll and payroll related entries.

General Accountant / Financial Analyst - Morrison Hershfield Limited

(2018-11 - 2019-11)

• Reconciled multiple bank statements to the general ledger monthly, ensuring accurate cash flow records.
• Prepared and filed monthly tax remittance (GST, QST)
• Prepared monthly rent and lease schedule and ensure payments were made.
• Maintained accounts payable reconciliations for six entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of vendor payment via ACH, EFT and cheques.
• Monitored accruals and prepayments, by adjusting and updating schedules and posting entries monthly.
• Spearheaded payables cleanup project, resulting in an improved accounts payables process.
• Analyzed and recorded complex lease agreements, including lease inducements, in accordance with GAAP.
• Enhanced capital lease schedules using advanced Excel functions to streamline reporting.
• Performed labor cost variance analysis, documenting findings for management.
• Assisted with month-end close processes and prepared financial statements.

Compliance Officer - TD Bank Group

(2018-04 - 2018-10)

• Collaborated with the regulatory change management team on projects to support compliance with regulatory updates.
• Updated Sales Communication Guides for Wealth Business in accordance with NI 81-105 and NI 81-102 regulations.
• Documented and identified gaps in regulatory requirements, improving compliance documentation.
• Prepared and maintained the exemptive relief database, tracking regulatory exemptions.
• Monitored employee trading activity for compliance and approved pre-clearance requests.

Chief Accountant - IPrint Digital Limited

(2016-09 - 2017-08)

• Prepared monthly financial statements, providing management with accurate financial insights.
• Lead the budgeting process, including variance analysis to support financial planning.
• Streamlined accounts receivable processes, reducing outstanding balances by 20% through improved collection efforts.
• Prepared monthly and weekly cashflow projections
• Supervised accounts payable and accounts receivables staff to ensure smooth operations of processes.
• Managed vendor payment process, ensuring payments were done in a timely manner.
• Reviewed credit card expenses to ensure that they are classified to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Revamped accounts receivables and accounts payables processes.
• Liaised with other departments and vendors to rectify disputed transaction.
• Trained sales and AR staff on credit policies to strengthen credit control.
• Conducted bank reconciliations, resolved discrepancies, and finalized accounts.

Senior Accountant - JN Money Services Limited (JNMS)

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Prepared monthly consolidated financial statements for the JNMS Group.
• Prepared and submitted quarterly regulatory reports to state boards in the U.S., ensuring compliance.
• Conducted monthly variance and trend analysis on key financial metrics to support decision-making.
• Supervised accounting activities for operations in the U.S., Canada, and Cayman Islands.
• Collaborated with Compliance to review suspicious transactions and maintain regulatory standards.

Audit Supervisor - Smiths and Associates

(2012-06 - 2013-07)

• Conducted client internal control assessments and documented findings for audit reports.
• Assessed and tested internal controls for compliance with IFRS, enhancing audit reliability.
• Reviewed junior staff audit work, providing feedback to support professional development.

Auditor/Accountant - KPMG

(2005-06 - 2012-05)

• Performed audits on diverse portfolio including investment companies, lending institutions, and government agencies.
• Performed reviews on clients internal control systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Generated management letters and follow up with clients for feedback, coached and provided junior accountants with feedback.
• Prepared consolidated financial statements for selected clients.
• Prepared financial statements in accordance with required International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulatory frameworks.
• Supervised field audit engagements of small and medium size companies and worked as experienced staff on large complex engagement.

Ontario Graduate Certificate - Financial Services Compliance Administration - Seneca College, Toronto, ON (2017-09 - 2018-05)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting (Major), International Business (Minor) - University of Technology, Jamaica (2004-05)