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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.• Supported multiple teams with generalized ERP security and financial/budget planning/modeling. • Worked closely with operational leaders in the US and UK, developing a strong proficiency in intercompany accounting & international financial reporting across a wide range of business units.• Closely communicated with key executive stakeholders, providing strategic business support/reporting, reporting directly to the CFO.• Provided support on business case development and efficiently communicated relevant information to assist key stakeholders with strategic growth initiatives and long-term plans.

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