Vikas Kumar

CPA candidate with hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, and business operations gained through public accounting and multi-entity environments. Recognized for strong analytical skills, professional judgment, and the ability to manage complex financial data with accuracy and efficiency. Brings a proactive, detail-oriented approach and a strong interest in supporting operational and financial performance within a collaborative corporate environment.

Staff Accountant - Accountax Services

(2024-03 - 2025-12)

• Managed bookkeeping for ~45 clients with complex, messy records, independently reconstructing prior periods and delivering audit-ready files that reduced follow-ups and saved an estimated 10–15 hours per engagement during year-end and audit reviews.
• Prepared ASPE-compliant financial statements and working papers for complex corporate structures, including associated corporations and investment entities. Reconciled intercompany relationships and applied appropriate accounting policies, saving an estimated 4–6 hours per file during tax preparation and filing.
• Developed CCA calculation templates and applied ACCII for eligible asset additions, optimizing capital cost allowance claims and reducing corporate taxes payable by 10–25% while improving accuracy and efficiency in year-end tax compliance.
• Prepared T2 corporate and T1 personal tax returns using DTMax, implementing structured client checklists that reduced personal tax preparation time by ~30–40% per client and helped lower corporate tax liabilities by approximately 10–15% by ensuring all eligible expenses and deductions were captured.
• Prepared GST/QST filings, payroll and remittances, IFTA reporting, and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate ledgers and regulatory compliance. This reduced late-filing penalties by over 70% across assigned client files and improved month-end accuracy.

Procurement Manager and Accountant - Krishna Sweets Inc.

(2010-06 - 2024-03)

• Implemented a ledger system to track revenues, expenses, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, resulting in annual savings of $8,000 in accounting service costs.
• Worked directly with suppliers and implemented an inventory management system, leading to more efficient procurement of raw materials, improved warehouse inventory control, a 30% reduction in inventory costs, and a 90% reduction in abnormal spoilage.
• Prepared monthly budgets and fiscal reports, performed bank reconciliations, and produced financial statements to ensure sufficient cash flow for inventory purchases, accounts payable, and operating expenses.
• Built and managed the company's real estate investment portfolio, generating over an 80% return on equity within four years.

Certificate of Accountancy - Accountancy - Concordia University (2025-12)

Bachelors of Arts and Sciences - Exercise Science - Concordia University (2018-12)

Diploma of Collegial Studies - Health Science - Dawson College (2014-12)