Experience

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  Keim and company

  Mar 2005 - Aug 2006

  Staff accountant

  Organized and classified client financial data, preparing a variety of financial statements, including payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger and monthly GST, PST and WSIB, for tax and management requirements. Accurately closed all year-end books for the organization. Filed tax returns and personal income taxes in a timely manner utilizing proper accounting and taxation software.

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  Stephens diversified inc.

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2008

  Corporate accountant

  Managed commodity taxes, preparing corporate tax returns and T2 for multiple companies on an annual basis. Performed all year-end reporting for various companies, including special entries, account reconciliation and transactions between companies. Calculated all staff payroll, including taxable benefits on T4 and T5, ensuring compliance with to the Canadian Income Tax Act.Selected Accomplishments:• Provided strategic advice to management regarding key decisions affecting shareholder tax consequences, corporate taxes and short/long term cash flow. Show less

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  신한은행

  Aug 2008 - now

  Oversaw risk-based due diligence. Reported regulatory compliance & AML/ATF planning, including annual reviews of policies and procedures, adequate staff training programs and inherent & residual risks facing the bank. Identified high-risk areas and established procedures based on key analysis. Managed and oversaw the Compliance (AML/ATF) training program, including supervision of the annual review and material updating process, ensuring enterprise-wide delivery and completion of tasks. Oversaw all FINTRAC and regulatory reporting. Interact with OSFI, FCAC, FINTRAC, and industry associations/stakeholders on a regular basis.Selected Accomplishments:• Designed an enterprise-wide AML/CTF compliance training framework.• Collaborate with OSFI and FINTRAC on behalf of the bank.• Conduct regulatory examinations regarding RCM and AML/ATF with successful remediation of recommendations. • Implemented regulatory recommendations, saving expenses. Show less Manage all aspects of the organization’s finances, including accounting, tax and treasury strategies. Serve as the primary relationship manager engaging with key stakeholders and external auditors. Provide reports to senior management and the audit committee on all financial matters and issues. Advise senior managers regarding the bank’s financial controls, tax laws and regulatory compliance, ensuring a proper portrayal of the bank’s financial position. Direct and oversee all accounting functions, including the development and implementation of systems and procedures to maintain proper financial records and ensure regulatory compliance. Interact with OSFI, CDIC, Bank of Canada, the Ministry of Finance and industry associations/stakeholders on a regular basis. Support senior management to coordinate and plan strategic initiatives. Manage cost allocation, product profitability and in-depth fee cost analysis. Monitor and maintain adequate liquidity to ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards. Oversee the analysis of profitability variation reports against the plan and prior year each month.Selected Accomplishments:• Actively participate in executive loan meetings to discuss and minimize large exposure to credit risks and conduct periodic reviews of loan customer files.• Collaborate to establish annual budgets and financial forecasts.• Retain accountability for all tax-related matters for the bank, including the compilation, signing and filing of returns and associated documents. • Establish and maintain an environment supporting effective internal controls over financial reporting.• Monitor and forecast the bank’s capital needs, including options to optimize capital and return positions. • Established internal and external financial reporting processes. Show less

  • Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer

    Sept 2010 - now

  • Senior Manager of Accounting

    Aug 2008 - Sept 2010