Sweta Desai

Organized, detail-oriented office support and accounting professional with an M.Com in Accountancy and Finance and 5+ years of bookkeeping and operations experience in India, supporting UK client accounts, including journal entries, invoice and payment processing, and audit support. QuickBooks certified (Intuit), with Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Experienced in customer service and oral and written communication with parents, staff, and students in Vancouver school programs, including answering inquiries, keeping accurate records, and handling confidential information.

MBA in progress (March 2027).

School Age Worker (Before/After School Program) - Cedar Cottage Neighborhood House - Vancouver, BC

(2023-08)

• Keep accurate attendance records and daily logs of activities and incidents
• Assist with purchasing program supplies and keep receipts for approved expenses
• Communicate with parents and staff about children's participation and progress
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors in line with safety guidelines

Supervision Aide - Vancouver School Board - Vancouver, BC

(2024-04 - 2025-01)

• Supervised students during recess, lunch, and before/after school hours
• Helped resolve student conflicts and followed school rules and procedures
• Provided basic first aid and worked with teachers and school staff

Childcare Worker (Before/After School Program) - Northshore Neighborhood House - North Vancouver, BC

(2023-05 - 2023-08)

• Supported children, including children with special needs, in indoor and outdoor activities
• Kept rooms and play areas clean and safe
• Built positive relationships with families

Career break (family and relocation to Canada)

(2014 - 2022)

Accountant, Operations Department - Doshi Accounting Services Pvt. Ltd. - Vadodara, India

(2011-08 - 2013-12)

UK client accounts

• Supported the operations department in preparing accounts for UK clients: collected and organized documents received from clients and prepared checklists of required documents
• Prepared spreadsheets listing missing documents and information needed to complete final accounts
• Prepared service invoices for clients
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Office

Junior Accountant, Accounts Department - Shree Rishabh Enterprises - Vadodara, India

(2008-06 - 2011-07)

• Recorded journal entries in Tally ERP for invoices, purchases, sales, bank, and cash transactions
• Processed payments, prepared cheque and wire payments, and prepared receipts for sales and purchase orders
• Supported the CA during audits, gathering information from client management and helping resolve audit-related queries
• Greeted visitors, answered calls and messages, and directed them to the right department

Educational Volunteer and Office Admin - Burnaby Neighborhood House - Burnaby, BC

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

• Engaged with parents and children aged 0–5 in a Family Place program
• Supported general office administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University Canada West (2025 - 2027-03)

Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Accountancy and Finance - M.S. University of Baroda, India (2008 - 2010)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Finance - M.S. University of Baroda, India (2005 - 2008)

Early Childhood Education Assistant Course - University of British Columbia (2024-08 - 2024-08)