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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Project Accounting responsibilities-->Work closely with Project Manager of Residential division to manage the financials of “Renovation and Upgrade” Capital projects including project accruals, reporting, reconciliation and closing of projects (20 on-going projects Total Value $25M)Training & Support responsibilities (Procurement & Job Cost process)-->Provide trainings to new employees and other trainings as required-->Resolve and Troubleshoot issues for employees-->Analyze current process & Identify opportunities for improvement

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked closely with project manager and VP to manage the cash flow/budgets of (development, renovation, upgrade) capital projects for Hotel and Residential divisions (Hotel’s projects total value $60M; Residential’s projects total value $30M)Reviewed progress draws from contractors, coding invoices & examining the validity of invoice backups (Payment certificate, Insurance certificate, WSIB, Stat declaration)Oversaw work in progress (WIP) ledger account, identifying and correcting anomalies through regularly conducting analysis of accountsActed as a main contact point regarding project financials for all levels within the organization (VPs, Controllers, Directors) & externals (contractors, trades)

Toronto, Canada Area

Oversaw the financials of various capital/construction projects including gaining understanding details of projects, timelines, and risks Ensured financial report of capital projects are accurate and up to dateBuilt and Maintained communication with cross functional teams such as Construction, Design, Marketing for staying up to date on any changes of project’s scopeFacilitated month end closing by timely performing month end assessment of projects' status and prepared accruals for ledger postingConducted final reconciliation and financial closing of complex projects under tight deadline, notified fixed asset accountant of closed projects for capitalization

Mississauga, Gta

Worked closely with project managers to ensure that budgets are accurate and updatedReviewed project’s cost variance, provided solutions to project managers for improving projects’ financial health, and utilized budget efficientlyMonitored projects’ billing schedule and notify project manager of overdue receivablesConducted monthly meeting with project team for addressing and resolving issues relating to project financials such as revenue recognition, margin impact, labor billing rateCompiled and Analyzed financial data to produce moth end project financial reports and client teams’ sale forecast reports for senior management reviewSuggested effective solutions to finance manager on enhancing the workflow of the finance department and strengthening company’s internal controlReceived official recognition from high-level management during company’s quarter end ceremony for dedicated and excellent support to project team.

Dubai

Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.Generated financial statements in compliance with IFRSs and facilitated account closing procedures monthly,quarterly and annually.Modified a comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizationalcomplexity.Provided financial analytic support to business development team during the tenderingprocess for construction contracts.Reported internal control issues to management identified during audit of Joint VentureProjects and provided comprehensive recommendations to mitigate the associated risks. Led the accounting team to address and resolve external auditors’ queries and obtained audit reports with unqualified opinion for 2 consecutive years.Introduced new accounting procedure for handling petty cash and reduced cash deficit of many on going construction projects.Worked with project managers to develop annual expense plan goals and ensure expenseplans are achieved.Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs and suggested budgetarychanges to increase company profits.Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from clients, vendors, financial institutions and other external stakeholders.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ensured that payment vouchers (including invoices, delivery notes, purchase orders) to suppliers and subcontractors are in compliance with company’s accounting policy Handling routine and complex transactions ledger postingAssisting in Inter-company transaction account, bank account, suppliers’ and clients’ account reconciliation and resolving discrepancy during closing periodMaintaining and Updating fixed asset recordsProviding necessary supports during annual external & internal audit

Dubai

Verifying time sheet of construction workers, preparing payroll and resolving construction workers ‘various issues and complaints relating to payrolls and welfares

Master’S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Earned “DISTINCTION” grade on final thesis: “ The efficiency of emerging Vietnamese Capital Market and its co-integration relationship.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting And Finance