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Dollard-Des Ormeaux, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

∙ Preparation of working papers and financial statements in accordance with Firm standards and IFRS, ASPE and ASNPO∙ Conducting audits on small to medium sized organizations in a variety of industries (junior explorers and not-for-profits)∙ Applying relevant technical proficiency and knowledge acquired through assigned work, self study, participation in courses, and study of current technical reports and information ∙ Auditing financial statements of business clients as a team… Show more ∙ Preparation of working papers and financial statements in accordance with Firm standards and IFRS, ASPE and ASNPO∙ Conducting audits on small to medium sized organizations in a variety of industries (junior explorers and not-for-profits)∙ Applying relevant technical proficiency and knowledge acquired through assigned work, self study, participation in courses, and study of current technical reports and information ∙ Auditing financial statements of business clients as a team member or audit senior∙ Building effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests and suggestions related to the engagement∙ Keeping managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues∙ Providing advice and training to other staff members Show less

Adelaide, Australia

• Planning and execution of audits of Exploration, Mining companies and Trust Accounts in the Adelaide as part of a team and as a senior on the engagement.• Review of internal control systems, highlighting of internal control weaknesses and providing improvement options to Management based on best practices.• Preparation of financial statements based on the Australian Accounting Standards and reports to Management.• Managing time and budget, working in high-pressure situations.•… Show more • Planning and execution of audits of Exploration, Mining companies and Trust Accounts in the Adelaide as part of a team and as a senior on the engagement.• Review of internal control systems, highlighting of internal control weaknesses and providing improvement options to Management based on best practices.• Preparation of financial statements based on the Australian Accounting Standards and reports to Management.• Managing time and budget, working in high-pressure situations.• Reporting directly to partners and managers on audit assignments. Show less

Responsibilities:• Audit testing including design of audit tests, determining the objectives of tests and completion of tests including transaction testing at interim audit visits and audit testing of all areas of the Statement of Financial Position at the end of the final audit visit. • Performing of tests of internal controls, policies and procedures, preparation of reports on inefficient and ineffective controls and possible recommendations to the management of not-for-profit… Show more Responsibilities:• Audit testing including design of audit tests, determining the objectives of tests and completion of tests including transaction testing at interim audit visits and audit testing of all areas of the Statement of Financial Position at the end of the final audit visit. • Performing of tests of internal controls, policies and procedures, preparation of reports on inefficient and ineffective controls and possible recommendations to the management of not-for-profit organizations.• Planning and execution of audits of not-for-profit organizations based on company policies and completion of financial reports, disclosure checklist, management letters, letters of representation, analytical review, audit programs, drafting of audit reports and raising the fee. • Maintain client relationships by having discussions when required and following up any client enquiries promptly and accurately. Show less

Responsibilities included• Reporting directly to partners and managers on audit assignments;• Point of contact for clients’ senior management for day to day management of audit assignments;• Planning and executing of audit engagements that includes designing audit strategies and ensuring the compliance with relevant International Financial Reporting Standards, applicable accounting guides, auditing standards and the local laws;• Review of the efficiency and effectiveness of… Show more Responsibilities included• Reporting directly to partners and managers on audit assignments;• Point of contact for clients’ senior management for day to day management of audit assignments;• Planning and executing of audit engagements that includes designing audit strategies and ensuring the compliance with relevant International Financial Reporting Standards, applicable accounting guides, auditing standards and the local laws;• Review of the efficiency and effectiveness of various accounting and internal control systems, highlighting internal control weaknesses and providing improvement options to the management based on best practices;• Preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);• Preparing consolidation workings for highly complex structured entities; • Understanding the latest changes in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its implications;• Analytical review of financial statements including detailed segment analysis and preparation of management discussion and analysis;• Managing time and budget, working in high pressure situations;• Training and professional development of junior members of the audit team. Show less

Responsibilities included:• Responsible for Accounts Payables: Allocation of Invoices received and passing of necessary entries into SAP and maintenance of Purchase Ledger• Responsible for Accounts Receivables: Generating invoices in SAP and maintenance of Sales Ledger• Reconciliation of Bank Accounts and maintenance of Cash Book• Handling of Petty Cash and passing necessary entries into SAP• Reconciliation of General Ledger and Cost of Sales• Assisting in creation of… Show more Responsibilities included:• Responsible for Accounts Payables: Allocation of Invoices received and passing of necessary entries into SAP and maintenance of Purchase Ledger• Responsible for Accounts Receivables: Generating invoices in SAP and maintenance of Sales Ledger• Reconciliation of Bank Accounts and maintenance of Cash Book• Handling of Petty Cash and passing necessary entries into SAP• Reconciliation of General Ledger and Cost of Sales• Assisting in creation of monthly reports to Management and also providing reports to all Project Managers whenever required• Closing out of purchase orders and posting of journal entries during month end closing into SAP Show less

Master Of Commerce, Accounting

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Economics