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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Irpinia Kitchens, a division of the Rhyno Equity Group, specializes in manufacturing high-end kitchens for customers across North America. In my role as Accounting Manager, I support the Director of Finance in ensuring the smooth operation of the department, managing key financial processes, and driving improvements in efficiency and compliance:Accounts Payable (AP)• Reviewed, adjusted, and posted AP batches for accuracy and timely processing.• Managed AP payments and vendor notifications during AP Specialist’s absence.• Ensured compliance with 3-way matching for accurate invoice approvals.• Led ExpensePoint implementation, streamlining expense reporting.Accounts Receivable (AR)• Used self-deposit scanner for efficient customer check deposits.• Entered and posted AR receipt batches, maintaining current records.• Reviewed and posted monthly invoices for timely billing.Inventory Management• Conducted cycle counts and posted adjustments for accurate records.Month-End Close• Prepared monthly revenue recognition through a combination of Power BI and VBA.• Reconciled key balance sheet accounts.• Handled statutory filings, including HST and WSIB.• Identified and booked necessary adjusting entries to maintain accurate financial records.Process Automation & Optimization• Developed Excel VBA models to automate Sage 300 report formatting.• Built a Power BI model integrating data sources to streamline revenue recognition.• Created Power Automate workflows for automatic file organization in OneDrive.• Conducted process mapping for various revenue streams (builder, retail, dealer), identifying control gaps and implementing targeted control points to ensure accurate revenue recognition and strengthen financial integrity.Other Key Contributions• Assisted in biweekly cash flow forecasting and supported budgeting.Cross-Departmental Collaboration• Worked with departments to ensure data accuracy, minimizing variances and improving reconciliation.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Support the rapid growth of WellnessLiving, by leveraging my analytical skills and financial modeling expertise to contribute to building a robust finance department:1. Data Analysis and Core ResponsibilitiesStreamlining Financial Processes: Apply data analysis techniques to automate the booking of journal entries for payroll accruals and prepaid expenses, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile float credit cards, P&L, and balance sheet accounts to identify and correct discrepancies, maintaining financial integrity.Financial Statements and Month-end Close: Assist in the preparation and verification of monthly financial statements and support the month-end close process with thorough variance analysis.2. Initiative and ImpactVBA Model Development: Develop an Excel-based VBA model to automate commission calculations, eliminating the need for external consultants, reducing calculation time by 80%, and achieving significant cost savings.Commission Expense Forecasting: Lead the estimation of commission expenses in budget preparations, utilizing historical and projected sales data to align expenses with revenue growth.Expense Management: Manage over 160 float cards, streamline expense reporting and classification, and maintain adherence to spending guidelines.3. Process Improvement and LearningRevenue Data Integration: Manage the integration of the revenue file with the WellnessLiving billing system to ensure accurate revenue reporting and data reconciliation.Redesigns: Redesign the Chart of Accounts and the Headcount model to better reflect current operational needs and improve reporting accuracy.4. Additional ResponsibilitiesAudit Support: Prepare for external audits by estimating uncashed checks and supporting auditors with necessary documentation and test procedures.

Iran

Leveraging my background in Civil Engineering and experience as a Senior Financial Analyst at Ilam Jadeh, a $15M revenue construction company specializing in road and tunnel projects, I played a key role in optimizing financial operations:• Streamlined full-cycle accounting by implementing IFRS/GAAP standards, resulting in improved financial reporting accuracy. • Enhanced firm's reporting system across finance and operations by implementing new KPIs, automating workflows, and optimizing spreadsheets. Increased efficiency by over 20%.• Assisted with budget preparation and forecasting, driving a 7% reduction in monthly variance through proactive analysis and investigation. • Managed day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly management accounts, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and P&L/BS reconciliations.• Prepared monthly reporting for management, including P&L, BS, and Cash Flow statements, providing clear financial insights. • Supported audit process by drafting internal control tests and promptly responding to inquiries, ensuring smooth audit execution.• Facilitated the migration from QuickBooks to Hamkaran System ERP, streamlining accounting processes.• Contributed to accurate and timely quarterly and annual tax filings.

Iran

Iran

Iran

Responsible for:• Creating 2D drawings for construction projects• Drafting technical details• Specifying dimensions, materials, and procedures • Drawing topographical maps

Master Of Science - Msc, Management, Merit

Activities and Societies: Member of the MUTIS Finance Society. Gained advanced knowledge of key concepts of the major fields of Management.

Member, Accounting And Business

Gained advanced knowledge of key areas of Accounting and Business, including: • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • Advanced.

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering, 16.06 / 20

• Construction Management: Gained skills in project planning, budgeting, and management. • Structural Engineering: Learned to design.

High School Diploma, Math And Physics