Sumanjit Missan
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Highly experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Professional focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd
11.2013 - Current
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 3 days to 1 day without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Handled month-end and year-end end processes by managing and extracting data from Visual Manufacturing
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts for both Halifax and Vancouver offices.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Served as key liaison between Finance, other teams and Inter-Company as well, ensured effective communication, accurately recorded transactions and fostered cross-functional collaboration.
- Enhanced financial transparency by creating user-friendly reports that displayed key performance indicators for easy tracking and decision-making support.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Accountant
Cascade Aerospace
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Responsible for all month-end procedures, reviewing sub ledgers and preparing draft financial statements, inter company transactions, maintain fixed asset & depreciation schedules
- Efficiency in preparing working papers, finalizing Financial statements, cost ratio analysis, variance analysis, compile report on major variations in FS
- Prepared cash flow statements and weekly bank reconciliations, government remittances, SR&ED Claims
- Complied and organized financial reports on weekly and monthly basis for managers and discussed any major variations and inconsistencies
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
Payroll Accountant (Contract Work)
Vancity Savings Credit Union
11.2008 - 04.2009
- Contributed to successful completion of external audits by providing clear documentation of all relevant financial transactions related to employee compensation and benefits.
- Collected, reconciled and reported payroll variances and explanations.
- Trained payroll staff on how to maintain and update reconciliations
Accountant
Crosshair Exploration & Mining
08.2007 - 11.2008
- Aligned all financial activity with regulations of GAAP and IFRS
- Prepared Quarterly Financial Statements and filed statements on Sedar
- Maintained payroll & benefits for 100-150 employees
- Complied with SOX requirements and assisted in paperwork for both US and Canadian tax returns
- Daily monitoring of securities and stock options
- Assisted with working papers for Year End audits
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
Education
CPA BC
CGA - CPA Sept 2018
Some College (No Degree) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
A.C.C.A Dec 2017
Some College (No Degree) - Finance Major
Catholic University of Eastern Africa April 2002
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Manufacturing Accounting
- Regulatory filings
- Strong Interpersonal relations
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Documentation and Reports
- Expertise in Infor Visual, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor & Quickbooks
- Confident decision-making
- Dynamic work experience
- Valuable leadership skills
Additional Information
- Active First Aid Member
- Health and Safety member for 10 years
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd
11.2013 - Current
Accountant
Cascade Aerospace
06.2010 - 06.2013
Payroll Accountant (Contract Work)
Vancity Savings Credit Union
11.2008 - 04.2009
Accountant
Crosshair Exploration & Mining
08.2007 - 11.2008
CPA BC
CGA - CPA Sept 2018
Some College (No Degree) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
A.C.C.A Dec 2017
Some College (No Degree) - Finance Major
Catholic University of Eastern Africa April 2002
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