Sammy Ewedairo

A seasoned finance professional, with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance principles (including IFRS and GAAP), well versed in Taxation, financial planning, analysis & reporting, including formulating strategic plans and developing annual budgets and forecasts. Proficient at making detailed financial reports and notes using multi-faceted financial analysis to present performance metrics and provide recommendations to support management decision-making. Also experienced in Information Technology audit, Cybersecurity/Project Management focused on leading IT security projects aligned with business operational and compliance requirements with a well-rounded career in Retail, Not-for-profit, Logistics, Consulting, Marketing, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Accounting firms.

Manager, Concession - Saks Global NY - USA

(2025-09)

Saks is a US retail business group with departmental stores in many locations including USA and Canada

• Managed the month, quarter and year-end close across all banners
• Provide support to the external and internal audit teams for the annual and quarterly audits
• Manage the month, quarter, and year-end close across all banners for area of responsibility
• Prepare monthly balance sheet variance analysis providing commentary as well as analysis of variances to actual results
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries

Manager, Merchandise Accounting - Rippling/Hudson Bay Company - Toronto

(2022-07 - 2025-08)

HBC is a Canadian retail business group with departmental stores in many locations including USA and Canada

• Managed the month, quarter and year-end close across all banners
• Provide support to the external and internal audit teams for the annual and quarterly audits
• Manage the month, quarter, and year-end close across all banners for area of responsibility
• Prepare monthly balance sheet variance analysis providing commentary as well as analysis of variances to actual results
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
• Provide ad-hoc support to the business at all levels for their accounting and analytics needs
• Implement procedures to streamline workflow between departments, work closely with department heads to ensure deadlines are met and business requirements satisfied
• Works closely with the accounts payable department to ensure all reporting requirements are met
• Works with business partners and within the finance function to ensure compliance with internal controls, Company policy, and accounting standards
• Assist with financial system implementation/upgrades
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information for area of responsibility and conformity with Company standards
• Provide coaching and direction to team members as it relates to but not limited to performance management and talent development
• Verify that leased vendors commission are accurately processed to contractual agreement and collaborate with offshore team to review monthly vendor statement, ensuring integrity and timely distribution to vendors
• Prepare monthly balance sheet variance analysis providing commentary/ analysis of variances to actual results
• Works with business partners/finance team to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policy
• Ensure deadlines are met and business requirements satisfied and assist with financial system implementation

Financial Administrator - Dixon Hall Neighborhood Service - Toronto

(2021-08 - 2022-12)

DH is a company focused on impacting the lives of the most vulnerable in Toronto with revenue of $12m in 2020

• Analyze month end bank/donation entries and review bank and donation entries reconciliation
• Coordinate donation information with fundraising team and ensure update of AR entries with invoices
• Support the month-end close process by reviewing Journal entries, payroll Journal entries, reclassification and adjustment entries, group insurance benefit entries, rent, telephone, postage, prepaid schedules and other entries
• Review of the yearly operating budget and prepare performance report to report variance
• Reviews all AP entries to ensure integrity and accuracy of information toward month-end closing
• Review fixed asset schedule & amortization entries, deferred capital contribution schedule and other entries
• Evaluated month end payroll entries reviews and analyze staff payroll costs to ensure proper allocation
• Collection of and updating of financial information and preparation of financial reports monthly
• Monitor expenses and revenue entries into general ledger accounts to ensure correct distribution
• Implemented controls to reduce discrepancies in entry posting and assist external auditors during audit
• Appraise monthly EFT file and other bank entries and other related duties
• Resolve issues relating to financial transaction and processes as they arise

AP/AR Accountant - Ontario SPCA - Stouffville, Ontario

(2020-07 - 2021-08)

OSPCA is a registered Canadian charity focused on animal protection and advocacy with revenue of $7m in 2020

• Performed clearing account, general ledger PayPal, iATS, Moneris, Convio and Amex reconciliations
• Followed up on outstanding AR and RE pledges and ensure deposit package banking weekly: cash or cheques
• Timely filing of HST/GST returns with the CRA, Payment of WSIB and EI deductions timely
• Coding, seeking approval for PAP invoices and monitor weekly cheque runs preparation and EFT payment
• Reviewed municipal invoices using the CPI release and monitoring contracts about to expire for renewal
• Maintained fixed asset records, and prepares supporting documentation for corporate financial reporting
• Reviewed financial information and providing quantitative/qualitative analysis of performance Vs budget
• Managed the end-to-end contract process like helping to prepare the formal municipal contracts
• Assist with IT upgrades and implementations related to accounting and inventory

Account Payable Accountant - Radiant Global Logistics - Mississauga, Ontario

(2020-01 - 2020-02)

Radiant is a part of the freight transportation arrangement company which generates $93.36 million USD in sales

• Reviewed bank exceptions and made necessary corrective actions on positive or negative exceptions
• Processed electronic invoices with back-ups and index of AR credit notes to update carrier's account
• Maintained payable email inbox by responding to inquiries from carriers and other outstanding issues
• Prompt response on "quick pay" carrier invoices and billing dispute resolution and customer management
• Prompt payment of carrier and updated carrier account and perform vendor account reconciliation
• Back up to the AP and AR team to improve and streamline process flow in the department

General Accountant - VSF Consulting Inc. - Brampton, Ontario

(2019-04 - 2019-09)

Vsf Consulting is a growing consulting firm