Jitenkumar Patel

Dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Accountant with 14+ years of comprehensive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare sectors. Proven ability to drive financial clarity, support strategic decision-making, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance. Adept at leading month-end/year-end closings, managing audits, and mentoring teams.

Strong track record of collaborating with cross-functional departments and executive leadership. Seeking to contribute expertise in a growth-oriented organization.

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%.

Master of E-Business - Finance & International Business - Sardar Patel University, Gujarat (2009-07 - 2011-07)

CPA Ontario