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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Managed and processed accounts payable transactions such as vendor invoices and expense reports.• Ensured accuracy in invoice processing by closely comparing vendor invoices to PO and receiving documents using the 3-way match process.• Implemented a streamlined approval process for invoices, which involved routing them to designated approving officers and conducting thorough follow-up.• Processed and reconciled corporate credit cards, verifying appropriate backup documentation and approvals.• Maintained accuracy in the calculation and coding processes for various provincial & federal taxes like PST, HST, GST.• Validated modifications to vendor banking and business address details to ensure correctness.• Resolved discrepancies in relation to price variances, quantities received, overages, and shortages.• Ensured accurate procurement and application of open credits.• Prepared subledger reports and reconciliations.• Provided timely response to inquiries regarding accounts payable from both vendors and internal personnel.• Supported month-end reconciliations and close processes.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Performed 3-way invoice comparison for purchase orders, retrieved invoices from vendor websites/portals, and assessed sub-ledger accounts.• Managed vendor accounts by regularly reviewing, reconciling, and proactively resolving discrepancies.• Managed weekly cheque runs ensuring proper approval of payables and efficient coordination of cheque mailing• Regularly monitored the accounts payable mailbox, proactively handling vendor inquiries by reviewing and responding to emails.• Processed employee travel reimbursements through Concur system.• Processed payments in multiple currencies through EFT, wire transmission, and cheques with accurate and timely entry into the accounting system.• Maintained vendor master database while onboarding and setting up vendors, including processing credit applications.• Processed prepayments and accruals while reconciling intercompany transactions.• Played a crucial role in financial operations by acting as the main point of contact for timely payment processing, employee claim management, and vendor invoice settlements.• Maintained accurate records by generating and analyzing monthly AP reports for goods received.• Contributed to tasks involved in closing accounting periods.• Maintained general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating expenses, posting transactions, and resolving discrepancies.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Verified and processed employee expense reports, resulting in a reduction of backlog in just two months.• Prepared and recorded journal entries upon approval.• Efficiently balanced employee timecards• Managed investigation and resolution of invoice discrepancies.• Performed various duties and fulfilled responsibilities as needed.• Monitored and managed vendor accounts to ensure adherence to payment terms.• Maintained consistent reconciliation between statements and invoices every month

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Handled daily operational expense claims reviewing receipts for accuracy and correctness.• Performed data entry duties.• Assisted in preparation of tax returns for individuals’ clients.• Verified and posted account transactions to prepare cheques and maintain accounting ledgers.

Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso, Uganda

• Reviewed, investigated, and processed claim reimbursements for field employees while analyzing payroll transactions and open items to recommend corrective action.• Monitored and processed account payables for field mission travels.• Reviewed and processed employee travel expenses, ensuring timely reimbursements.• Investigated and resolved issues related to unpaid claims and invoices.• Coordinated pay and benefits services effectively.• Processed funded participant claims by analyzing supporting documents• Collaborated with auditors to ensure all required support was provided for year-end reviews.• Ensured adherence to UN finance operation guidelines.• Delivered support for supervisor-assigned tasks within the finance service department.

Kampala, Uganda

• Provided financial and administrative support to project managers as a General Accountant.• Ensured compliance with donor guidelines, accounting procedures, and reporting.• Managed accounts payable transactions, recorded cash receipts, and payment transactions such as wire transfers and checks.• Analyzed and processed funded participants' claims, including reviewing supporting documentation.• Reconciled various balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accruals, and inter-company accounts.• Prepared and processed payroll accurately, ensuring tax deductions were applied and hours worked, and vacation taken were matched.• Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classification assigned to various records and accounts.• Solely responsible for overseeing and managing organization funds, diligently monitoring transactions including payments, bank deposits, wire transfers, petty cash counts, and replenishments.• Conducted analysis and distributed expenses to cost centers as per budget.• Participated in the completion of accounting period closure tasks and project reporting.• Supported auditing processes, year-end reporting, and analyzed entries.• Conduct monthly assessment and closure of sub-ledger accounts by verifying content and reconciling discrepancies.• Conducted contract reviews to verify adherence to payment terms.• Implemented funded projects, including client training, financial support, and reporting.• Maintained accurate records by coding invoices and other expenses.• Maintained general ledger and prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts.• Maintained internal control systems for accurate accounting records.• Analyzed and tracked expenses against budgets to avoid over expenditure

Certificate, Forensic Acct. And Fraud Investigation

Pg Project Planning & Management

Bachelors (Bba), Business Administration - Accounting

In Progress, Accounting And Finance