Kamel W Mikhael, Cpa, Cga Email & Phone Number

Pickering, Ontario

Operating my own practice with focus on helping small businesses and individuals on a variety of financial, accounting and taxation matters in order for them to achieve their financial goals.•Preparation of personal income tax returns – T1 returns•Preparation of compiled financial statements •Preparation of Federal and Provincial income tax returns and schedules - T2 returns.•Preparation of Feasibility studies mainly required by small businesses applying for loans•Advising clients on how to run a profitable business•Training clients’ bookkeepers on how to maintain accurate books•Training clients on various financial software to facilitate record keeping•Personal financial planning•Corporate financial planning

Toronto, Canada Area

Report to the President and CEO of this privately held Advertising Agency. Direct staff of 32 of the two Padulo companies with responsibility for all long and short term financing to meet the present and future capital requirements of the expanding business. Manage all financial, operational, administration and production functions including Client contracts, Insurance, Leases, Taxes, Legal, MIS and payroll. Develop and coordinate annual planning and budgets process.Career Highlights• Refinanced total long-term debt at substantially improved terms ($80,000.00 annual savings).• Developed cost reduction apparatus and profit improvement systems and set annual production budget- Implemented and tightened procedures, effecting increase in percentage of net profit- Researched and managed installation of computer system components facilitating sophisticated forecasting of production scheduling and sales volume. - Led successful installation of a $1.2 million Network (LAN) resulting in increasing productivity by 25%.• Reduced a deficit in cash position from 4 million to a cash surplus of $1.2 million within a period of four years by converting the accounting system to EDP and establishing a cash management system.• Reduced DSO from 89 days to 39 days within two years by establishing a strong collection system while maintaining strong clients’ relationship.• Improved control systems of record keeping, scheduling, and work in progress. • Increased income by 5% by taking advantage of cash discounts and volume rebates.• Developed recruitment and training programs; heightened employee interest through education about company services and products. • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting including forecasts and trend analysis.• Managed monthly and annual corporate tax planning and filing.

Reported to the Controller of this $180 million (Annual Billing) Advertising Agency. Managed staff of 12 with functional responsibility for financial reporting, payroll and taxes.Career highlights• Established effective internal control system resulting in 3% economies.• Reorganized the Accounting Department, ensured continuous staff development, training, job rotation and equitable promotional opportunities with resultant in reduction in staff turnover ($125,000 annual savings).• Provided technical support and training on PC software to individuals in Finance.• Developed financial forecasting model for management use.• Effect Handling of this department was directly responsible for assignments to positions of greater accountability.

Reported to the Corporate Controller of this $240 Million Chemicals Corporation. Managed all financial reporting and sales analysis for 36 distributors across Canada Liquid Carbonic Brazil and Japan.Career highlights• Designed and prepared return on investment evaluations of owned distributors. Conducted lease versus buy studies.• Analyzed the financial implication and profitability of proposed business deals.• Controlled special sales events to major retailers and national chains.  Maintained close and active contact with top buyers. Negotiated sales and worked up sales proposals for executives.• Prepared timely and accurate financial statements, analyzed results to ensure compliance with corporate objectives.• Provided complete financial analysis and recommendations on 36 fully and partially owned distributors.• Provided technical support and training on PC software to individuals in Finance, marketing and sales.• Prepared year-end foreign currency translation reports.

Cga, Accounting And Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions of small Business, 2004 – CGA Ontario Sale and Purchase of Business, 2003 - CGA Ontario. Advance Canadian.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

High School Degree