CPA/CMA-certified professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance across multiple industries. Strong expertise across full accounting cycles and financial reporting environments in both local and international organizations.
- Proficient with ERP and accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Sage/Simply Accounting, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy, rigor, autonomy, and problem-solving.
- Able to work effectively in French, English, or bilingual environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant
2021 – 2026
Pharmaceutical industry
- Responsible for monthly revenue analysis and calculation of provisions related to healthcare reimbursement programs.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast financial provisions for commercial initiatives and record monthly accruals.
- Prepared year-end audit working papers and supported external auditors.
- Participated in annual budgeting and ongoing budget monitoring processes.
Financial Analyst
2019 – 2021
Engineering and environmental services industry
- Managed fixed asset reporting and tracking processes.
- Participated in month-end close activities, including intercompany reconciliations and FP&A reporting.
- Analyzed and recorded bad debt provisions.
- Supported annual budgeting process and variance analysis.
Financial Analyst
2017 – 2019
Telecommunications industry
- Produced monthly KPI dashboards and financial reports for senior management.
- Conducted variance analysis between budgeted and actual revenue and expenses.
- Calculated sales and technical team commissions.
- Supported annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
Corporate Accountant
2013 – 2017
Media and film production industry (national and international film production operations)
- Supervised accounting technicians.
- Managed full accounting cycles for parent company and multiple production entities.
- Prepared year-end financial statements and coordinated tax credit filings with external stakeholders.
Financial Accountant / Analyst
2009 – 2013
Hospitality industry
- Performed full-cycle accounting for multiple business units.
- Participated in annual budgeting and forecasting.
- Conducted financial ratio analysis and performance reporting.
- Prepared year-end financial statements.
Budget Controller
2007 – 2009
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
- Developed internal control procedures and ensured compliance.
- Built annual budgets and multi-year strategic financial plans with executive leadership.
- Produced variance analysis and performance reporting.
- Delivered monthly KPI dashboards to senior management.
- Managed forecasting for sales and inventory.
- Oversaw logistics and financial reconciliation between headquarters and distributors.
- Supervised a small finance team.
EDUCATION
- MBA / CPA-CMA certification program – Management accounting and finance specialization
- Graduate diploma in accounting and financial management – European university
- MBA – International management program (Southeast Asia)