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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Risk ManagementI’m a data-driven, truth seeker, strategic operator. You combine business context and analytics to take a problem area and implement a customized solution, while bringing others along in their thinking and creating leverage through their own teams and collaboration within the broader companyKey Strengths and Technical skills:• Establish the strategy of approach to fraud - work on the products, pricing and strategy needed to create the market-leading subscription business• Analyze fraud vectors across platform – complete end-to-end analysis that allows us to better identify the bad actors on our platform and improve to improve the experience of good users• Influence and engage across the company - partner with the product, engineering, and analytics teams to establish goals and build strategic programs• Lead a team of high performers, driving their engagement, growth, and results• Improve through experimentation – Use data-driven decision-making to run tests on everything to reduce fraud while accelerating growth• 6+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, business development, operations, technology, investment banking, analytics or related experience; high-growth or subscription business experience• Experience leading large projects, hitting goals, and succeeding in a team environment• Problem solving and analytical skills, including proficiency in SQL and Expertise in Excel

Toronto,Ontario

The Manager – Sales Audit has day-to-day responsibility for oversight of the Sales Audit team in the daily audit and reconciliation of Sales / Revenue transactions. The role provides leadership and guidance to the global team to ensure all monthly/quarterly functions are completed accurately and on time within company policy. 1.Oversee the fiscal close cycle which includes approval of journal entries, coordination of tasks, and providing guidance on complex transactions 2.Provide guidance and oversight to the HBC India team related to general accounting activities 3.Responsible for all account reconciliations, ensuring the resolution of account issues and timely completion 4.Participate in fiscal close meetings 5.Review / Provide oversight over daily sales audit and reconciliation functions 6.Review daily sales audit reports / reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of daily audit functions and reconciliation of general ledger accounts (EGC, EMC, AMEX, GC, Deposits and Cash Refunds) 7.Communicate with store locations in order to research and resolve customer issues related to sales or cash balances 8.Communicate with internal management (including VP’s, directors and managers) concerning Sales issues noted in Sales Audit. This includes issues related to, but not limited to, POS terminal over/short issues, store associate training, associate POS errors, customer inquiries, liability reconciliations and policy revisions pertaining to sales procedures. 9.Oversee the security levels assigned to each sales audit associate to ensure the integrity of sales and ensure compliance with internal control requirements. 10.Participate in design sessions related to new / enhanced customer-facing systems 11.Assist in development of system testing plans and scenarios, including the supervision of offshore Sales Audit resources required for testing 12.Review testing results and provide input into testing sign-off or remediation activities required

Oshawa, Ontario

Responsible for preparation and review of Capital Authorization Requests (CAR) for designated location(s) or regoin(s).Shared responsibility with other Accounting Mangers of legal entities monthly closing and review of corporate packagesPreparation of Balance Sheet forecasts for all desingated location(s) or regoin(s) Legal Entities.managing and overseeing all functions of the Accounting Department. In this role, will also provide support to other areas including Information Technology (IT) and Finance.Direct and Indirect supervision of department personnel.Work with internal and external auditors throughout the year and provide ongoing support to Field Finance team as needed to ensure compliance with DM policies and procedures.Complete special projects as required for accounting and operations departments.

Toronto, On

• Accounts Payable Oversight• Reported directly to Director of finance • Involved in implementation and integration of new business processes• FP&A models for board members• Ensuring month end journal entries are correct and sign off • System testing in support of new ERP System• Provide support and financial analysis to Sponsorship team, and category managers

Mty Group Richmondhill

• Responsible for preparation and review of Financial Statements• Reported directly to President; provide support to VP Operations • Involved in implementation of people soft and integration of new business processes• Provided after hours support to all stores involving POS issues and processing through Merchant lines and day to day operations• Updated certification for processing gift cards and integration of new gift cards in our system working closely with Chase Payment Tech our outside third party processors and ensuring we were up to date with compliances with our tender processing in Canada• Involved in new location set ups within Canada and Middle East; made sure all processes and compliances were met for day to day operations• Reviewed company processes, and updated and improved day to day processes• Worked closely on planning and budgeting for new stores and current locations • Responsible for complex account and general ledger reconciliations, updating and creating various spreadsheets and financial reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting• Prepared financial reports for the CFO, and financial statements• Recorded cash receipts, reconciled bank accounts, processed payroll, prepared journal entries• Processed all monthly sales Tax Remittances i.e., GST, PST and QST; reviewed all data to ensure reliability and consistency with provincial tax laws and government• Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., inventory transactions, expenses, credit vouchers); reviewed financial data and identified non-compliance• Audited store processes (all transactions concerning tender), updated stores on current sales tax compliances; analyzed sales tax exemptions to ensure reliability• Did inventory cycle counts, investigated discrepancies, implemented loss prevention measures

Accounts PayableManage overall accounts payable process including processing of invoices, and timely payment of liabilitiesSupervise accounts payable assistantContinually evaluate and recommend process changes to ensure the continuing efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable processUpdate process and training documentation and templates on an ongoing basisProactively train and provide assistance to Foundation staff, volunteers and vendors regarding invoice/expense report submission, accounts payable processes, and other inquiriesProcess, evaluate, check and post accounts payable informationEvaluate, approve and enter vendor informationEvaluate vendor relationships to determine tax reporting status and ensure systems are in place to track CRA tax reporting information AccountingEvaluate, approve and post all accrual and prepaid entriesCompile various month-end accounting entriesReconcile various financial accounts including grants payable, accrued liabilities, and inter-company payablesManage capital asset reporting, including recording of purchases and amortization, reconciliation of asset and amortization accounts, and tracking of asset disposalsTrack and monitor on-going lease commitments and prepaid rentalsProvide year-end support including preparation of audit schedules and reconciliation of inter-company accounts

Toronto, Canada Area

Fundraising Initiatives Inc. is a for profit marketing agency that provides professional fundraising services to not-for-profit organizations, securing long term support from charitable donors. Specific responsibilities would include:• invoicing clients and partner organizations;• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable management;• Responsible for month-end close and supporting the budget / forecasting process;• Monthly cash-flow analysis;• Reconciliation of payroll;• Preparing and sending banking information;• Bank reconciliations;• Process and approve monthly journal entries; and• Regular and supplemental financial analysis as needed.

Accounts Payable OversightReported directly to CFO; Involved in implementation and integration of new business processesDuty Draw back calculation and filingsForm B2 FilingsVendor receivables(rebates, billbacks,damage goodsclaims,etc)System testing in support of new ERP SystemProvide support and financial analysis to buyers, inventory analyst and category managers

Responsible for preparation and review of Financial StatementsReported directly to CFO; managed 5 direct reports and 7 indirect reportsInvolved in implementation and integration of new business processesProvided after hours support to all stores involving POS issues and processing through Merchant lines and day to day operationsUpdated certification for processing gift cards and integration of new gift cards in our system working closely with Tender retail and Value link as our outside third party processors and ensuring we were up to date with compliances with our tender processing in CanadaInvolved in new location set ups within Canada and outside; made sure all processes and compliances were met for day to day operationsReviewed company processes, and updated and improved day to day processesInvolved in due diligence with new acquisitions and mergersWorked closely on planning and budgeting for new stores and current locations

Worked directly with Director of Finance and Director of Financial Reporting of this large, publicly-traded provider of Golf EquipmentResponsible for complex account and general ledger reconciliations, updating and creating various spreadsheets and financial reporting to the Director of Financial ReportingPrepared financial reports for the CFO, and financial statementsRecorded cash receipts, reconciled bank accounts, processed payroll, prepared journal entriesProcessed all monthly sales Tax Remittances i.e., GST, PST and QST; reviewed all data to ensure reliability and consistency with provincial tax laws and governmentUpdated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., inventory transactions, expenses, credit vouchers); reviewed financial data and identified non-complianceAudited store processes (all transactions concerning tender), updated stores on current sales tax compliances; analyzed sales tax exemptions to ensure reliabilityDid inventory cycle counts, investigated discrepancies, implemented loss prevention measuresSupported store in all transactions and gift card processingEnsured all stores POS and Merchant lines were operational, set up and maintained new stores

Prepared financial statements required to create and implement a business planEnsured all accounts were kept up to date and information was accurateCreated invoices for clientsAssisted manager to ensure purchase did not exceed planned budgetVerified all final invoices for pricing and coding authorizationAnalyzed quarterly budgets and made recommendations to selective departmentsAssisted the Centre Manager to prepare the financial information required for business planEstablished and maintained good communications with the head office accounts department, particularly the accounting manager and team responsible for financial matters of the CentreImplemented and operated the company’s standard computer programs as requiredResponsible for carrying out the admission and discharge procedures for each resident and ensured the accounts department at head office receive the correct informationEnsured that correct procedure for fee invoicing was carried out within the agreed timelinesAssisted Centre Manager to monitor purchases against budget; checked invoices for accuracy and price prior to coding and authorizing

B.B.A. Degree, Business Administration; Finance, Business Skills And Understanding

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