Robert Sterling
CPA CA, CPA (USA), FCCA (UK)
Summary
Accomplished and well rounded with more than 30 years in the accounting field covering all aspects from GAAP, IFRS and related principles, personal and corporate taxation. From bookkeeping, journal entries to General Ledger to the completion of Financial Statements. Coupled with a wealth of knowledge with information systems and many accounting and related computer software, including office 365. I am always available for new challenges to utilize my interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Controller
Kingdom Covenant International group of Charities
Mississauga
10.2005 - 10.2023
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for Senior Management and Board of Directors.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax rebate returns.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Senior Accountant
Sobeys Inc.
Mississauga
11.2001 - 09.2005
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances predominantly in the Real Estate Department.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Oversaw accounting team in the Real Estate Department.
Auditor
Grant Thornton LLP
Toronto
11.2000 - 07.2001
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
Auditor Supervisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Kingston
10.1990 - 06.2000
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Attended accounting and IT industry conferences to gain understanding of trends and engage with current and potential clients.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Trained team members on new audit techniques and IT solutions.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Institute of Management And Production
Jamaica 09.1988 - 06.1991
Skills
Corporate finance
Accounting management
Internal control management
Risk management
Revenue Generation
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Financial planning
Budget development
Sage MAS90 expertise
Preparing financial statements
Financial statements expertise
Bookkeeping
Personal and Corporate taxation
Quickbooks desktop and online
golf
I enjoy playing golf.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Kingdom Covenant International group of Charities
10.2005 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant
Sobeys Inc.
11.2001 - 09.2005
Auditor
Grant Thornton LLP
11.2000 - 07.2001
Auditor Supervisor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.1990 - 06.2000
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Institute of Management And Production
09.1988 - 06.1991