Financial Accountant - Mera Cannabis Corp - Canada
(2023-08)
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, improving reporting timeliness by 15% through refined procedures.
- Manage general ledger functions, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
- Oversee AP/AR processes, handle 600+ monthly supplier invoices, reconcile sub-ledgers, and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure data integrity.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, streamlining financial workflows and improving audit readiness.
- Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives, delivering variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership.
- Coordinate with external auditors, preparing audit schedules and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Manage payroll processes and HR-related benefits administration, maintaining compliance with CRA requirements.
- Introduced an automated cash flow forecasting model, reducing manual effort by 20% and improving cash management visibility.
Accountant (Contract) - Aspire, Robert Half Canada
(2023-05 - 2023-08)
- Processed AP/AR transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
- Managed 3-way matching, reconciled vendor accounts, and supported monthly closings.
- Conducted GL reconciliations and provided insights to improve financial process efficiency.
- Developed a new reconciliation checklist that improved accuracy and reduced monthly errors.
Financial Auditor - Mukund Patel & Co. (Chartered Accountants) - India
(2023-02 - 2023-03)
- Led audit engagements for manufacturing clients, focusing on compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
- Analyzed operational risks and proposed process improvements to enhance financial accuracy.
- Recommended enhancements to internal control systems that reduced audit findings by 25%.
Accountant - Xpro Packaging Ltd. - Nairobi, Kenya
(2022-03 - 2022-11)
- Prepared monthly management reports and financial statements for leadership review.
- Maintained fixed asset registers and computed depreciation schedules.
- Managed payroll processing and employee expense reconciliations.
- Conducted variance analysis on production costs and recommended cost-saving opportunities.
Accountant - Al Aziziya Medical Center - Doha, Qatar
(2016-10 - 2021-10)
- Managed full-cycle accounting functions, including GL management, AP/AR, and payroll.
- Transitioned manual accounting processes to a digital platform, improving reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinated with external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Led efforts to automate month-end close processes, reducing close cycle from 12 to 7 business days.
Accountant & Auditor - Mukund Patel & Co. (Chartered Accountants) - India
(2012-01 - 2016-10)
- Conducted audits and finalized accounts in compliance with ICAI accounting standards.
- Performed internal control evaluations and risk assessments for diverse client portfolios.
- Managed tax compliance filings, payroll processing, and financial reconciliations.
- Streamlined audit procedures for recurring clients, reducing fieldwork time by 30%.
