Corporate Accountant at Dream Asset Management Corporation (Dream) (2024-01 – 2026-05)
- Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals, amortization schedules, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations for five bank accounts with large movements, working papers, fixed assets schedules and month-end close processes
- Perform detailed financial analysis and risk assessments on balance sheet, income statement, actual-to-budget results, margins calculations, and financing costs to identify anomalies, trends, and deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
- Monitored expenditures, revenues, cash flow activities, AP, AR and intercompany transactions to ensure effective financial control and reporting accuracy
- Support the implementation of technology-driven process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Prepare quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules in compliance with IFRS and GAAP requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal control standards
- Coordinated audit support activities and prepared documentation for external auditors, regulatory reporting requirements, and management review
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate financial discrepancies, assess root causes and implement corrective measures
- Reviewed and approved invoices while providing guidance and oversight to accounts payable staff regarding coding, accounting treatment, and compliance with established procedures
Income Tax Auditor - Illicit Income Audit Program (IIAP) at Canada Revenue Agency (2023-01 – 2023-12)
- Planned and conducted audit engagements involving corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships to assess compliance with the Income Tax Act
- Investigated potential cases of unreported income and non-compliance by examining financial statements, tax returns, books and records, banking information, and supporting documentation
- Gathered, analyzed, and documented evidence to support audit findings, proposed reassessments, and enforcement actions
- Interpreted and applied legislative provisions, policies, and audit methodologies to assess compliance risks and determine appropriate corrective measures
- Presented findings, reassessment proposals, penalty recommendations, and compliance requirements to taxpayers and their representatives
- Assessed taxpayer compliance behaviour and recommended appropriate audit, reassessment, penalty, and enforcement actions based on legislative requirements and risk indicators
- Collaborated with RCMP and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to coordinate audit activities involving ongoing investigations and potential enforcement matters
Income Tax Auditor - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) at Canada Revenue Agency (2022-01 – 2022-12)
- Planned and conducted audit engagements involving corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships to assess compliance with the Income Tax Act
- Investigated potential cases of unreported income and non-compliance by examining financial statements, tax returns, books and records, banking information, and supporting documentation
- Gathered, analyzed, and documented evidence to support audit findings, proposed reassessments, and enforcement actions
- Interpreted and applied legislative provisions, policies, and audit methodologies to assess compliance risks and determine appropriate corrective measures
- Presented findings, reassessment proposals, penalty recommendations, and compliance requirements to taxpayers and their representatives
- Assessed taxpayer compliance behaviour and recommended appropriate audit, reassessment, penalty, and enforcement actions based on legislative requirements and risk indicators
- Collaborated with RCMP and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada to coordinate audit activities involving ongoing investigations and potential enforcement matters
Identity Protection Services Agent at Canada Revenue Agency (2021-03 – 2021-06)
- Detect and analyze patterns of suspicious activity to identify potential identity theft in relation to various COVID emergency benefits
- Initiate contact to confirm taxpayer identities and determine if the taxpayers are eligible applicants
- Make conclusions and recommendations to have accounts processed and finalized
Collection Officer at Canada Revenue Agency (2018-05 – 2021-12)
- Administered and enforced provisions of the Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Act to promote taxpayer compliance and recover outstanding tax debts
- Assessed financial information and payment capacity to determine appropriate collection and enforcement actions
- Prepared and reviewed legal documents supporting enforcement measures and debt recovery activities
- Provided technical guidance and recommendations to management regarding complex collection and compliance issues
- Delivered training and coaching to junior staff on legislative requirements, procedures, and risk considerations
