Elton Penbaga

Detail-oriented Financial Accountant, CPA Candidate, and MBA Candidate (Financial Management) with 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and period-end close. Proven ability to manage multi-entity environments, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. Expert in ERP systems including Oracle NetSuite and PeopleSoft, with a focus on automating financial workflows to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Accountant (Contract) - Victory Well Servicing

(2026-01)

• Execute period-end close procedures, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation processes to ensure precise reporting of company assets.
• Direct monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, resolving discrepancies to maintain high data integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams to support statutory compliance and general ledger accuracy.

Financial Analyst Consultant (Contract) - Vancouver Island Health Authority

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Led a strategic optimization project using Basware automation, significantly reducing manual intervention and errors in invoice workflows.
• Facilitated monthly and year-end close processes, providing critical SOX compliance documentation and external audit support.
• Performed complex account reconciliations across multiple departments to ensure accurate departmental financial reporting.
• Synthesized large financial datasets into actionable KPI reports and variance analyses for senior leadership.

Senior Accountant - London Drugs – BC

(2022-01 - 2025-01)

• Managed high-volume AR and billing for several legal entities, ensuring timely cash applications.
• Directed month-end close activities, resolving balance sheet discrepancies and performing detailed variance analysis.
• Oversaw AP workflows and multi-departmental reconciliations while improving internal controls and audit readiness.

Junior Accountant - D-Wave - Vancouver, BC

(2018-08 - 2021-12)

• Processed high-volume AP/AR transactions with meticulous attention to detail for audit preparation.
• Streamlined invoice processing and reporting workflows through identified process improvements.
• Supported month-end close and maintained accurate general ledger records.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Management - Carleton University (2026-06)

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - CPA Canada

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting - Vancouver Island University (2018-06)