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Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

- Provided management with data analysis and guidance on disbursements and budget requirements.- Assisted the Controller in preparing all financial reports and management reports.- Reconciled general ledger accounts and posted adjustments if necessary.- Produced P&L for large-scale company-sponsored events like trade shows.- Managed foreign exchange trade deals, including bookings and settlements with trading partners.- Completed daily bank reconciliation and accurately recorded gains/losses from currency trade.- Ensured the firm’s accounting policies were followed.- Reconciled inter-company bank transactions and prepared month-end journal entries.- Led the accounts payable department and guided AP, AR, and Payroll staff.- Reviewed all AP batches for correct general ledger coding before posting.- Coordinated with the purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies and purchase orders.- Oversaw and ensured timely supplier payments via check runs, ACH/EFTs, credit cards, and online payments.- Performed as the main accounting contact for over 300 active suppliers based in Canada and the US.- Addressed and resolved accounting issues during yearly external and government agency audits.

Edmonton, Ab

- Headed and managed the accounts payable department.- Ensured that all AP tasks were completed accurately.- Created an effective system resulting in the efficient processing of invoices, payments, and credit collection.- Trained and mentored AP staff.- Created a professional rapport with over 300 active suppliers strengthening productive relationships.- Provided regular fund requirements update with the Controller.- Created and reported periodic management reports i.e. purchase reports, expenditures, or as requested.

Dubai, Uae

-Managed the accounting, administration, and tracking of the annual regional marketing budget.-Coordinated with project managers and department heads on budgetary requirements, benchmarks, and wish lists, and subsequently presented the plan through a structured cost center and project cost codes to the controlling department in the head office in Germany. -Monitored budget spending and regularly provided data to project managers to help in the decision-making process. -Coordinated with head office, department heads, and project managers on cost savings guidance and allocation making sure operational business is unaffected by budget cuts/savings.-Served as the main Regional office contact for any budget and payment issues related to marketing and advertising for suppliers, agencies, head office, and importers. -Liaised with BMW purchasers regarding procurement based on BMW standards.-Responsible for processing dealer’s claims and supplier payments. -Conducted random advertising agency audit according to BMW set guidelines. -Spearheaded the creation and implementation of advertising budget contribution agreements with importers and clarified any issues arising from them. -Led the processing of year-end provisions and dispositions and yearly closing of budgetary books.-Implemented the migration from manual to automated systems for provisions, electronic billing process directly linked with head office in Germany for efficient and timely release of payments.

Dubai, Uae

Managed:-Accounts receivables (full cycle)-Accounts payable (full cycle)-Accounts reconciliation-Inventory counting and valuation-Financial reports; cash flow, income statement, and balance sheet-Customs documentation