Bryan Harris Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto Area

Small Business Services:Start Up Consultation.Accounting and Bookkeeping services including Accounts Receivable / Payable, Payroll and Reports.Services For Seniors:To help seniors remain independent by providing assistance with their day to day accounting needs.

Mississauga

Wholesaler of books and educational material to libraries and school boards.Managed payroll process for 50+ employees paid bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly.Upgraded payroll system from DOS to a windows based program including direct deposits.Managed accounts receivable improving days outstanding from 6 to 12 months down to 30 to 60 days.

Toronto, On

Financial officer responsible for all business matters of the firm's three lawyers and three support staff.Analyzed financial statements and investigated variances for cost savings and recovery.Provided required documents and statements to complete annual accounting review.

Mississauga, On.

Manager, general accounting for office of nine employees.Process daily revenue reports for fifteen corporate stores.Co-ordinate government financial reports including WSIB and GST.Responsible for daily liaison with franchisees to ensure smooth operation of their respective locations.

Toronto, On

Facilities provides assistance to mentally and physically challenged individuals.Reporting to the Executive Director, managed the accounting and administrative functions of 10 social services programs with a budget of $10 million.Developed and managed reporting process for The Salvation Army and related Government Agencies.Responsible for the strategic planning and financial forecasting, implementation and tracking.Ongoing communication with Directors and Executive Management Team to facilitate agency decision making.Supervised and directed 7 staff members.Chaired regular finance and budget meetings.Developed and implemented accounting systems and controls.Directed the implementation of new computerized accounting systems.Organized and streamlined internal and external audit processes.Member of management bargaining committee.

Fribourg, Switzerland

Purchased raw materials (steel) and marketed finished products.Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, assisted in establishing new European office. Interviewed and hired four finance and accounting staff.Developed and implemented office accounting systems and accounting controls.Directed all human resource functions.Developed employee benefit package.Developed and negotiated all banking matters including lines of credit.International travel to maintain rapport with company's banking managers.Centralized control over all financial information provided to creditors and bankers.Supervised and reported on annual business plans, budgets, monthly reporting packages and forecasts.Implemented policy determined by Board of Directors re investment of excess operating funds.Administered the company's legal and secretarial functions.

Nassau, Bahamas

Purchased raw material (steel) and marketed finished products.Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, supervised all financial planning and accounting, including preparation of budgets, monthly reporting package and forecasts.Developed and implemented office accounting systems and accounting controls.Supervised and directed two staff members.Directed all human resource functions.Developed employee benefit package.Developed and negotiated all banking matters including lines of credit.International travel to maintain rapport with company's banking managers.Centralized control over all financial information provided to creditors, bankers, government agencies and organizations outside of the corporate group.Supervised and reported on annual business plans.Implemented policy determined by Board of Directors re investment of excess operating funds.Administered the company's legal and secretarial functions.

Completed Cga Course To Level 4, Accounting And Business/Management

Education record

Continuous Quality Improvement 1999 Management of Change 1998 Micro Computer Business Applications 1987 Management, People.

Graduated With Honours