Afif Hamid

Accountant
27years of work
24years in finance
8years leading teams
3.8years average tenure

Overview

Senior accountant with experience in full-cycle accounting, project/property cost monitoring, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and month-end close. Experienced reconciling multiple accounts and entities, preparing adjusting entries and audit support schedules, and preparing HST/GST returns. Also managed payroll accounting and supported accounting system migration for improved finance operations.

Timeline

Senior Property Accountant · Senior
Claridge Homes · Full-Time
Jan 2023 to Present 3 Years 10 Months Ottawa In office
Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple residential and commercial entities, including monthly financial statement preparation and management reporting. Performed budget-to-actual variance analysis and investigated material cost and expense differences. Prepared accruals and other adjusting entries, reconciled bank/loan/mortgage/intercompany and GL accounts, reviewed invoices for correct coding and tax treatment, and supported annual budgeting, cash flow planning, and external audits.
Property Accountant · Middle
Osgoode Properties · Full-Time
Jan 2022 to Jan 2023 1 Year Ottawa In office
Handled full-cycle accounting across multiple entities and operating locations, including monthly financial statements and variance reporting. Monitored operating expenses, reconciled bank/loan/mortgage and balance sheet accounts, and supported billing, receivables, collections, and outstanding balances. Prepared HST/GST returns and schedules, supported year-end close, forecasting and cash flow reporting, and assisted with external audit requirements.
Accountant / Senior Payroll Specialist · Senior
Riverside Optical Lab Ltd. · Full-Time
Oct 2021 to Jan 2022 3 Months Ottawa In office
Managed payroll accounting for 200+ employees and ensured payroll accounts were reconciled and discrepancies investigated. Prepared payroll reports and supported statutory documentation including source deductions, WSIB, EHT, and ROEs. Coordinated with Finance and HR to strengthen payroll controls and reporting processes.
Accountant · Middle
Jay Party Enterprises LLC · Full-Time
Jan 2017 to Jan 2020 3 Years In office
Performed full-cycle accounting covering AP, AR, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities. Prepared financial reports, monitored cash flow, and supported management with budgeting and financial planning. Assisted with payroll and tax compliance and supported an accounting system migration from Sage to Yardi.
Bookkeeper / Accountant · Middle
MPS Mechanical Pipe Systems · Full-Time
Jan 2017 to Jan 2019 2 Years In office
Maintained accounting records and processed general ledger transactions, including bank reconciliations and financial report preparation. Handled payroll processing for 20 employees and supported accounting reviews and audit preparation. Contributed to maintaining accurate books and supporting finance documentation for audits.
Accountant · Middle
Nsouli Jewelry · Full-Time
Jan 2010 to Jan 2016 6 Years Beirut In office
Managed accounting for a manufacturing business, including AP, banking and vendor payments, reconciliations, and general ledger activities. Monitored purchasing and inventory-related transactions and handled inventory accounting such as valuation and physical-to-book reconciliation. Conducted financial analysis to support supplier evaluations and assisted with budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
Accountant / Office Manager · Lead
Ramco Trading & Contracting · Full-Time
Jan 1999 to Jan 2009 10 Years In office
Managed accounting activities for construction projects, including preparation of project budgets and ongoing cost monitoring. Compared actual expenditures against budgets, investigated variances, and supported cash flow management and banking coordination. Prepared project financial reports and accounting schedules and supported government contract reporting requirements and cost control for management.

Technical skills

Analytics
Microsoft Excel

Job preferences

Work permits
Canada
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