Annette Benard Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Prince Albert, Sk, Ca

Serve as a key member of the leadership team, managing overall accounting functions and all assurance work. * Perform financial analyses, prepare reports and provide customer support * Handle high-level accounting, and oversee financial activities * Audits & Review engagements * Coordinate corporate year end services and generate financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises and Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations * Advise on internal systems & controls. Including accounting software used to increase client's overall effectiveness, improve accountability and to track & reduce any inefficiencies * File GST, PST, and annual ISC returns * Prepare payroll/submit source deductions * Facilitate monthly reconciliations and year-end books * Compile personal, farm, corporate and charity tax returns

Ensured internal control procedures were complied with at all times; reviewed and examined the financial and operational systems; assessed current and future financial and operational risks. Performed periodic reviews of systems and operations ♣ Generated monthly internal financial statement for three (3) motor vehicle dealerships, managed and mentored an accounting team of five accounting technicians; coordinated all aspects of finance and accounting operations.♣ Directed the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts, report variances, and the preparation of regulatory reporting.♣ Researched technical accounting issues to ensure compliance; managed month-end and year-end close-out processes.♣ Ensured proper controls were in place regarding financial transactions and reporting.♣ Delivered on compliance of all local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.♣ Reviewed, developed and implemented processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.♣ Coordinated the conversion of the entire accounting software and trained employees on proper use and techniques.

Saskatchewan, Canada

Performed financial statement audits, including auditing several financial statement accounts, while using detailed testing and analytics, with a control-reliance approach. Planned engagements assessing risk level, materiality, and approach♣ Led meetings and interviews with clients to assess internal controls of the organization, risks affecting the organization or the risks relating to fraud. Assessed errors and proposed adjusting journal entries.♣ Managed, mentored and coached a high-performing audit team. Facilitated the completion of the audit and file wrap up with customer engagement and the use of additional questionnaires to compile relevant information.♣ Oversaw personal tax season in Prince Albert; assumed a lead role in meetings with personal tax clients to address pertinent issues and concerns. Performed local staff training related to personal income tax and new CRA system and requirements.♣ Performed financial analyses, prepared reports; provided unwavering customer support in a professional and courteous manner.