Javon Bonsu

Dedicated professional specializing in financial reporting and business intelligence. Proficient in leveraging Power BI for data visualization and Python/C# for financial modelling. Hands-on experience in IT infrastructure (homelab) and digital asset management (photography) provides a unique multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. Proven ability to streamline tax preparation and security operations through technical optimization and rigorous attention to detail.

Financial Lead - Letters to New Grads (LTNG) - Edmonton, AB

(2026-05)

• Manage the financial planning and oversight of a $4,000 community microgrant, ensuring expenditures remain within budget while supporting multiple project activities.
• Designed and maintained a dynamic Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reporting system in Excel to monitor project spending, forecast cash utilization, and identify budget variances.
• Developed internal financial controls for purchase approvals, expense documentation, reimbursement procedures, and grant compliance.
• Created project dashboards, financial trackers, and reporting templates that improve transparency for project leadership and simplify financial reporting for non-financial team members.
• Performed financial risk assessments by identifying budget, operational, and scheduling risks and recommending mitigation strategies to protect project objectives.
• Monitor recurring operating costs, event budgets, volunteer resource allocation, and contingency funds to improve financial sustainability across multiple project activities.
• Present financial updates and budget recommendations to project leadership to support informed operational decisions.

Tax Preparer - Liberty Tax Service - Edmonton, AB

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

• Managed high-volume preparation of T1 personal and small business tax returns, ensuring 100% compliance with CRA regulations.
• Consulted with clients to identify optimized deductions and credits, increasing financial returns through meticulous data analysis.

Financial Reporting Assistant - Green Violin - Edmonton, AB

(2024-01 - 2024-04)

• Engineered financial models in Excel for the "Sea Can" community project, facilitating data-driven management decisions.
• Synthesized complex financial data into streamlined reports, enhancing transparency for community stakeholders.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting (Major), Finance (Minor) - MacEwan University (2020)

High School Diploma - Jasper Place High School (2015 - 2018)