• Prepare annual and interim consolidated financial statements, notes disclosures, management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) and other regulatory filings under IFRS. • Prepare technical accounting memos documenting the treatment of complex accounting issues and support strategic decision-making. • Research on the adoption, implementation, and application of new and effective accounting standards and amendments. Preparation new and updating existing documentation to reflect the changes. • Develop and updating accounting policies and procedures for utilization by the finance teams. • Perform and oversee full-cycle accounting (AR, AP, GL, Canada and US payrolls, PPE), annual, quarterly and monthly close, GST fillings, WCB, Statistic Canada, ESTMA and statutory reporting filings. • Manage consolidated cash flows, working capital, banking relationships, and, maintaining the company’s f inancial health and supporting growth initiatives. • Coordinate and co-lead the annual audit process by liaising with the external auditor and leads the annual, quarter and month-end reporting processes for the parent and subsidiaries entities. • Develop and manipulate large Excel models and data to streamline external and internal reporting processes, including developing automations by leveraging Advanced Excel features. Implemented and run scalable financial systems and automated reporting processes to support rapid growth and lean operations. • Develop and improve the design of internal financial controls to be in compliance with National Instruments 52-109 and COSO framework. • Review the financial statements and working papers prepared by the sites finance team. Supervise and provide them with support and guidance on application of accounting standards, implemented policies and procedures.
• Prepared annual and interim consolidated financial statements. • Developed management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) for annual and quarterly reports. • Coordinated and co-led the annual audit process by liaising with the external auditor, as well as led the annual, quarterly and month-end reporting processes for the operating segments. • Performed and oversaw full-cycle accounting (AR, AP, GL, Canada and US payrolls, PPE), GST fillings, WCB, Statistic Canada, ESTMA and statutory reporting filings. • Developed and maintains a cash flow projection and financial model. • Developed and improved the design and compliance of internal financial controls for compliance with TSX filings and National Instruments 52-109. • Manage annual tax and transfer pricing compliance in Papua New Guinea, Australian and Canadian entities.
• Provided services: complex accounting, financial reporting advisory, disruptive events, acquisitions and divestitures, GAAP conversions, implementation of new accounting standards, and amendments. • Prepared financial statements and notes disclosures resulting from undergoing large-scale accounting changes (new standards and framework changes), such as GAAP conversions (ASPE-IFRS-US GAAP) and implementation of new accounting standards and updates. • Prepared financial statements and notes disclosures to reflect accounting and reporting implications of transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, sales, spin-offs, IPO and SPAC transactions (carve-out financial statements to reflect transactions such as potential sales, completed sales, spin-offs, IPO or SPAC). • Prepared technical accounting memos (aka technical consultation papers) and process memorandums on complex accounting issues as well as executed and integrated strategic transactions under IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE for publicly listed (NASDAQ, TSX) and large private-equity entities. • Experienced in utilizing complex formulas and functions in Microsoft Excel for building and developing data models and financial reporting models, analyzing large volumes of data, risk management, error identification, and increasing efficiency in reporting and compliance work purposes. • Provided financial reporting assistance, including fulfillment of controllership and financial reporting roles at the manager and above levels (loan staffing arrangements). • Provided advisory services to develop and improve financial and operational risk management processes and internal controls to comply with the US Securities Regulations (SOX Section 404 compliance), developed practical remediation plans, activities, and documentation for testing of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of the ICFR (Internal control over financial reporting). • Developed, implemented, and supported the transition process, and improved existing policies and controls in accounting and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage X3).
• Performed public company audits, reviews and financial statements compilations for TSX-V and CSE-listed, Canadian and International private equity entities under IFRS and ASPE, and not-for-profit organizations. • Prepared audit planning memos and audit strategy memos for audit engagements, drafted audit procedures for internal controls testing, and conducted substantive audit work. • Experienced in preparing financial statements: single entity, consolidated, multi-functional currencies translated, IFRS-US GAAP reconciliations, notes disclosures, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and management report of fund performance (MRFP). • Performed valuations work for investment portfolios, going concerns analysis, significant estimates assessments, reviews of reasonability of judgment and assumptions made by management, and performed completion procedures supporting the issuance of audit reports. • Performed, managed, and directed teams on audit and assurance engagements. • Experienced in utilizing complex formulas and functions (Power Queries, Pivot Tables) in Microsoft Excel to develop data and finance models, analyze large volumes of data, perform analytical and substantive audit procedures, and for financial reporting and compliance work purposes. • Prepared the offering memorandum prospectus and provided support leading to the completion of an initial public offering (IPO) on TSV-X and the CSE exchanges. • Assisted clients with responding to the Canada Revenue Agency regarding assessments, claims, or file inspections. • Prepared and reviewed corporate and personal income tax returns for Canadian residents, tax re/assessments, and corresponded with the CRA on specific tax issues.
Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada)