Walter Paraiso

WALTER PARAISO PHIL-CPA, US-CMA 250 Albert St. East▪ Sault Ste. Marie ON, P6A 6P4 Canada | - |-| LinkedIn • • • • • • • • • Profile Accomplished Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with expertise in Canadian and international accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS. Proficient in managing financial operations, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and operating guidelines. Showcased excellence in period-end closing, financial consolidation, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, cash flow management, process improvement & automation, adaptive financial modelling, and ERP system implementation. Adept at using financial reporting software to provide valuable insights and support strategic decisionmaking. Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive innovation and excellence in a dynamic professional environment. Skills Corporate Valuation Advanced Excel / Integrated Financial Modelling Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Reporting ERP Systems (Sage, CaseWare, QuickBooks, BAAN Ln, Peachtree, Oracle) • IFRS and GAAP Expertise • Cash Flow Management • External Auditing • • • • • • • • Full Cycle Accounting / Bookkeeping Data Analytics Financial Consolidation Financial Statement Analysis / Variance Analysis Strategic Planning Accounts Receivable Management Team Collaboration Organizational Skills Experience Senior Accountant (Permanent Full-Time) 06/2023 to 08/2023 CurrentBDO Canada LLP Ontario Canada • Managed diverse clients, including construction, property management, vehicle leasing, resort and restaurant, legal and professional firms, investment and holding companies, and food retail sectors delivering tailored financial solutions with a satisfaction rate of 95%. • Prepared, compiled, and reviewed documents to validate management assertions on the financial statements' account balances, including review of bank reconciliations, HST/Payroll Source of Deductions/Income Tax returns, A/R and A/P aging reports, fixed assets, and other lead schedules. • Resolved unallocated balances, ensuring accurate financial records and zero tolerance for discrepancies. • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and internal teams to facilitate efficient communication, strengthen collaboration, and effectively respond to requests and suggestions. • Prepared T2 Corporate income tax and information returns’ working files for over 100 diverse clients. • Efficiently prepare financial statements for Notice to Reader, Compilation, and Review Engagement. Accounts Receivable Accountant (Contract Full-Time) 10/2022 to 01/2023 Lakeway Truck Centre Ltd Ontario Canada • Oversaw financial reporting, including monthly bank reconciliations and customer-centric analysis. • Reconciled payments averaging 50 transactions weekly with an accuracy rate of 99.5%. • Prepared monthly customers’ aging reports and sent monthly statements to customers. • Responded to 20+ daily customer inquiries regarding account status and payments. • Posted payments for 200+ accounts and resolved unallocated balances for over 90-day aged accounts. • Processed weekly payroll for employees with absolute precision. FP&A Manager / Financial Controller 06/2016 to 08/2022 Kudu Group Riyadh Saudi Arabia • Oversaw bookkeeping for general and sub-ledgers, including fixed assets and inventory. • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring reconciliations and backup support. • Executed month-end and year-end closing activities including business insights, analysis, and KPIs. • Prepared agile month-end / year-end financial reporting, corporate consolidation, business combination, • • • • quarterly forecasting, and annual budget preparation with revenue of circa $225 million. Spearheaded external auditing efforts, resulting in $50,000 in savings by ensuring seamless statutory yearly audit of financial statements and income tax filing. Successfully orchestrated a $400 million post-acquisition leverage buy-out deal, showcasing expertise in meticulous corporate valuation. Collaborated with finance and other departments on ad-hoc analysis and process enhancement. Increased data analysis efficiency by 20% with an integrated financial model. Senior Planning Manager 04/2014 to 05/2016 Al Jomaih Beverages Co. — Pepsi Cola Al Khobar Saudi Arabia • Prepared monthly financial packages with key performance indicators (KPIs) and insights, improving reporting efficiency by 25%. • Achieved a 15% profitability increase through strategic long-term and short-term financial planning. Corporate Financial Planning & Reporting Manager 06/2012 to 04/2014 Alamar Foods Co. (Domino's/Premier/Wendy's) Riyadh Saudi Arabia • Managed revenues of circa $150 million for planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial consolidation. • Prepared financial statements for internal and external stakeholders. • Improved financial modeling and re-engineered processes, achieving operational efficiency with 20% cost savings and a 15% profit margin increase. • Acted as the ERP financial champion and consolidation lead in Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM). Assistant Planning Manager 05/2005 to 06/2012 MENA Beverages Manufacturing Company — Pepsi Cola Jeddah Saudi Arabia • Successfully managed Capital Investment and Evaluation worth $267 million. • Led annual operating plan (AOP) and annual budget preparation, achieving a 10% reduction in expenses. • Received the best employee award for contributing to company policy design. Education Canadian Education • Global Business Management (Postgraduate with Honors) 2021 - 2022 • FITT in International Trade (Diploma with Distinction) 2021 - 2022 • Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Philippine Education • Bachelor's degree in accountancy, 1990 - 1994 • Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila World Education Services (WES) Credential Assessment Result • Canadian Equivalency of 4 Years bachelor’s degree in accounting, Feb 2024 Training and Development • • • • • Federal Income Tax Level 1, H&R Block Tax Academy, Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 Power BI Desktop Masterclass by Data Sense Analytics, Feb 2023 — May 2023 Advanced Financial Modeling using Excel and Power BI by LEORON Institute, Riyadh, KSA, Dec 2017 IFRS® training program conducted by Ernst & Young (EY), Riyadh, KSA, Apr 2017 External Auditing Firm Training (SGV & Co), member firm of EY Philippines, Jan 1997- Jun 1999 • • • • • Certifications Pursuing U.S. CPA designation (with Mutual Recognition Agreement on Canada CPA) Accredited Financial Analyst (AFA®), De 2023 Certified Financial Modeler (CFM), Dec 2017 Certified Management Accountant (CMA®), USA, Jan 2011 Certified Public Accountant (CPA®), Philippines, Oct 1996 Software ERP Systems: Sage, CaseWare, QuickBooks, BAAN Ln, Peachtree, Oracle (Project Accounting, Property Management, Process Manufacturing, Standard Oracle Modules) Microsoft Office Suite: MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Pivot Table, Power BI Desktop Accounting Software and Tools: Payworks