Michael Aranha, Cpa, Cia, Crma, Cisa Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, On, Ca

• Support operations in reporting to various government ministries to meet grant reporting requirements• Review and provide monthly statements to operating mangers of various programs• Provide Variance analysis for the various programs to management• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts• Maintain Fixed Asset Register• Provide support to program managers in preparation of annual budget• Prepare invoices for programs• Prepare and monitor miscellaneous receivables and accrued liabilities • Provide backup to payroll accountant• Assist with other assigned task• Prepare Year End Financial Statement and Audit File• Coordinate Annual Audit with External Auditors

• Preparation of Individual and Business Tax Returns

• Maintaining accounting records and preparation of financial statements for a small business on a contract basis.• Preparation of personal tax returns.

Oversaw Information Technology audits for 5 Co-operator group companies. Performed planning and conducted opening interviews in tandem with senior leadership team. • Safeguarded financial assets and mitigated organizational risk by spearheading control and risk assessments, documenting and evaluating processes, diagnosing root causes, identifying issues, and presenting viable recommendations for actioning within tolerance levels.• Pioneered audit programs and performed control testing, consulting on audit observations and championing recommendations at closing meetings.• Facilitated due diligence and executive decision making by preparing draft reports and coordinating leadership responses.

Directed operational audit projects based on a risk assessment approach to ensure effectiveness of operational and application internal controls and business processes. Performed operational, compliance, and financial audits for all Morguard subsidiaries and ClubLink Corporation, at locations throughout North America.• Effectively documented all audit phases through developing and updating process documentation, including identification of key internal controls and deficiencies.• Prepared audit reports to communicate audit finding, analyzing root causes and identifying improve opportunities or process optimization.• Performed follow-up reviews by validating achievement of process improvements and identifying control and process weaknesses.• Led Bill 198 testing on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, meeting CEO / CFO certification requirements. • Maintained corporate audit independence and objectivity in all assignments by developing and maintaining effective and value-added partnerships with colleagues, stakeholders, and audit clients.• Assisted external auditors with preparation of Op-Cost Statements issued to property owners, resulting in cost savings to the company.

Defined, developed, and documented continuous monitoring processes to identify potential risks to operating effectiveness and opportunities for fraudulent activities.• Provided ongoing analysis of feedback received from executive team, isolating new project or service opportunities.• Collaborated with line leaders and performed special projects by keeping abreast of current developments in auditing and in new auditing techniques.

Led 2 high-performing account assistants and supervised Accounts Payable function. Maintained fixed asset register and prepared period-end financial statements. Assisted in budgetary process and scrutinized general ledger.

Performed operational audits of supply agreements, purchase rebates, accounts payable, and general accounting within corporate head office. Conducted general compliance audits, evaluated processes, and identified gaps.

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcomm)

Dipifr, Diploma In International Financial Reporting