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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted revenue forecasting/analysis to identify trends and provide insights for strategic decision making.
• Monitored and analysed key performance indicators (KPIs) related to revenue generation, such as sales growth, customer retention/loss, and product profitability.
• Assisted with the development and implementation of revenue recognition policies and procedures in compliance with accounting standards.
• Supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by reconciling revenue accounts and ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Collaborated with other finance and cross-functional teams with the preparation of financial statement/reporting for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Provided recommendations for and implemented process improvements and streamlined workflows to enhance revenue tracking, forecasting, and reporting efficiency/accuracy.

• Prepared and presented monthly management reporting to senior executives and operations leaders.
• Developed and maintained custom reports to meet specific internal financial reporting needs.
• Designed and implemented security role setups in financial systems, ensuring appropriate user access and segregation of duties in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted system audits to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement, recommending and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Documented procedures, guidelines, and training materials related to custom reporting writing and security role setup, enabling effective knowledge sharing and user adoption.
• Led the semi-annual budgetary process for multiple overhead cost centers and operational entities.

Newmarket, Ontario

• Prepared periodic management reporting with high quality variance/trend analysis to drive strategic business decision making. Leveraged and developed automation tools to optimize time efficiency.
• Maintained and performed day-to-day ledger accounting, financial reporting and analysis for multiple cost centers, business units and functional areas.
• Responsible for the preparation of management reporting for multiple entities, developing a wide range of communication and strategic analysis skills.

Hong Kong

Compiled corporate tax reports mostly based in Hong Kong, working and communicating effectively with a large team of interns and permanent staff, resulting in timely and accurate completion of work.

Markham, Ontario

Coached and taught lifesaving aquatic techniques to groups of 3-10 children as a Lifeguard / Swim Instructor, providing direct instruction and motivation towards patrons

Hilroy Canada (Mississauga, Ontario)

Occasionally developed and marketed Hilroy products as a student marketer, resulting in the launch of a nation-wide back-to-school advertising campaign.

Uxbridge, Ontario

Taught lessons as a ski instructor, analyzing and assessing for skill and technique, effectively delivering ski instruction and experience across a range of abilities and ages.

Bachelors, Business/Managerial Economics

Bachelor'S Of Business Administration, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Accounting Association

Education record

Activities and Societies: Didomi Fellowship, PETHS Band