John Azimi

Performing full cycle accounting activities and entities month end closures. Assisting in managing the entities Balance Sheet and P&L, providing relevant financial insights and analysis. Maintaining financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable. Providing timely accurate reports on entities financial activity, such as the weekly revenue cash forecast, WIP computation, AR aging, AP aging, accounts variance analysis. Entering, posting, and reviewing journal entries, in the general ledger, using MS Dynamics 365. Assisting in the development, documentation, updating, and implementation of internal accounting and reporting processes for enhancing efficiency.

Performing monthly bank, balance sheet accounts, and accruals reconciliations. Entering, posting, and reviewing journal entries, in the general ledger, using MS Dynamics GP. Preparing monthly and reviewing financial statements in addition to drafting financial statement disclosures. Assisting in the month-end closing, and teaming up with other departments, to gather financial information. Preparing schedules, and working with external auditors, to provide information requested. Documenting and updating accounting and reporting process controls for enhancing efficiency. Reviewing as well as updating accounting methods, and principles, for compliance with GAAP.

Performing monthly bank and balance sheet accounts reconciliations, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. Posting and reviewing journal entries, handling adjusting entries for accurate representation of financial data. Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, generating financial reports, and analyses to support management decision-making using NetSuite. Maintaining and updating the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification of transactions in NetSuite. Assisting in the month-end and year-end closing processes, working collaboratively with other teams to gather necessary financial information. Preparing schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, collaborating with auditors to address inquiries and provide necessary information. Identifying opportunities for accounting and reporting process improvements, contributing to the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency. Ensuing compliance of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations with current accounting standards.

Preparing and analyzing financial reports, statements, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Assisting with audits to evaluate financial controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency. Conducting comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial forecasting to identify opportunities for improvement and potential risks. Continuously reviewing financial processes and internal controls to identify areas for enhancement. Proposing and implementing process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency. Assisting in the development and monitoring of budgets, providing insights to department heads on budget performance and spending patterns. Collaborating with different departments to understand their financial needs, providing analytical support, and offering insights for informed decision-making. Participating in special financial projects, as required, to support strategic initiatives and business growth.

Reconciliation of bank and General Ledger accounts using QuickBooks online and QuickBooks Desktop. Analysis of general ledger, and preparation of resulting periodic/adjusting entries, Preparation and Analysis of financial statements. Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support for individuals, proprietorships, small companies.

Reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts in addition to supporting schedules. Analysis of general ledger, as well as preparation of resulting periodic/adjusting entries, utilizing QuickBooks. Assistance with preparation of financial statements and required disclosures. Providing Accounting support, tax assistance and filing, for individuals, proprietorships, small companies

Relationship building and business development to enhance families and businesses financial conditions. Analysis of families and businesses financial and accounting needs as well as presenting solutions. Meetings with clients, recruiting, training and compliance of associates with all licensing rules and procedures.

Reviewed and analyzed international bank and expense accounts. Month end variance analysis of corporate income statement for management review utilizing the SAP software platform. Assisted the external auditors including preparation and review of audit schedules. Assisted in preparation of various financial disclosures for quarterly and annually reporting such as unearned revenues and statement of shareholders equity. Provided analytical support and participated in the preparation of IPO SEC Form S-1.

Responsible for the planning, accounting and reporting of corporate departments and North American entities utilizing the Oracle software platform. Accountable for month end preparation and posting of accounting entries in addition to variance analysis of corporate departments for management review. Preparation of monthly balance sheet and analysis of corporate accounts. Preparation of monthly cash flow, quarterly SAB 101 revenue analysis and financial reports for management. Assisted in the preparation of 10K and 10Q SEC filings, Preparation of Department of Commerce reports, and performed other quarterly accounting activities.

Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting entries, reconciliation, and analysis of corporate accounts utilizing the SAP software platform. Performance and improvement of corporate consolidation functions. Monthly and quarterly review of entries for revenue and expense allocations among Strategic Business Units. Accountable for timeliness and preparation of management and external reports. Identification and resolution of various database and accounting issues. Responded to queries from other groups within the organization, senior management, and auditors. Responsible for the accounting, analysis, and maintenance of the Defined Benefit Plan, Employee Benefit Trust. Provided guidance and training of new hires.

Canada