Chief Accountant
AllSTATE INUSRANCE COMPANY
Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months
Review, post all transactions and close the accounting period end of each month
•Verifies and processes Accounting systems (payroll) of head office staff, ensures the accuracy of data and adherence of the system to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
•Reviews, verifies and validates invoices for Accounts Receivables/Payable and validates cheques for payments
•Reviews Bank Reconciliations statements and requirements, income statements, balance sheets, management reports and financial reports for collection, follow-up and updates
•Maintains the fixed asset inventory system by supervising the recording of all items in the inventory, maintaining pertinent records and ensuring adequate treatment of fixed asset acquisitions' and retirements
•Implements and audits procedures for proper controls to ensure the safeguarding of Company assets and security of funds received/disbursed and coordinates with the audit team for all their requirements
•Controls annual internal and external audits of the company books and ensure detailed review of financial statements
•Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
•Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
•Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
•Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.
•Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
•Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
•Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
•Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
•Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
•Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
•Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
•Assist in development and implementation of new Accounting systems (GB) and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
•Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
•Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
•Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
•Support Controller with special projects and workflow
