Olga Smirnova, CPM

Experience

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  Technology of Games

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2007

  Project Coordinator Assistant

  Assisted the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and delivery of team-building projects.

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  Unilever

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2008

  Training Coordinator

  Scheduled, organized and coordinated all training programs for up to 500 office employees. Collaborated with HR managers from three company plants and the Ukrainian subsidiary in planning training sessions for the workers and office staff.

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  Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors' Society

  Aug 2009 - Mar 2017

  During the expansion of the Centre, collaborated with the Executive Director to implement organizational changes and ensure successful and smooth transition process.Appointed as Acting Executive Director during the ED’s prolonged absences.Responsible for all accounting and finance functions and reconciliation of accounts. Prepared and verified accuracy of financial statements and statistical reports to stakeholders and funders.Processed semi-monthly payroll, administered group benefits and the pension plan.Analyzed revenue and expenditure trends, estimated staffing requirements and costs, and recommended appropriate budget levels. Provided management and the Board of Directors with financial and statistical information vital to the decision-making process.Compiled financial data and organized for audit. Collaborated with the auditor to implement recommendations.Supervised and provided guidance to staff to ensure clients’ safety and adherence to organization’s policies and procedures. Offered recommendations to the Executive Director to maintain consistent and efficient staff administration in unionized environment. Show less

  • Financial Administrator

    Nov 2010 - Mar 2017

  • Administrative Assistant to the ED

    Aug 2009 - Oct 2010
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  The Terry Fox Foundation

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2020

  Successfully implemented new payroll and absence management systems.Developed, and documented payroll and HR procedures.Spearheaded the implementation of a new accounting software and expense management system.Carried out most of the accounting and finance activities for the Foundation and The Terry Fox Research Institute. Advised and supported Interim Directors of Finance.Trained and supported Accounts Payable and Revenue clerks, including invoice processing and reconciliation, grants disbursements, employee expense reimbursement and credit cards reconciliations. Oversaw and supported revenue reconciliation process.Coordinated month and year-end activities, year-end audits, and budgeting process.Processed semi-monthly payroll for 55+ employees in eight provinces, filed T4/T4As andWorkers’ Compensation Boards reports. Advised and supported Provincial Directors with HR administration activities. Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Accountant and Payroll Specialist

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Kiwassa Neighbourhood House

  Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  Senior Accountant

  Took over the newly created position within the Finance department with the goal of improving accounting processes to achieve efficiencies and timely reporting, providing leadership to the junior accounting staff and supporting the Director of Finance in overseeing all financial activities. Developed a new, streamlined Accounts Payable process.Supported the Director of Finance in developing a timeline for the new payroll system implementation. Acted as a project manager liaising with vendor’s implementation team.Supported the Accountant with month-end activities. Developed clean and efficient reconciliation templates that significantly improved month closing time.Took over the month-end activities for Kiwassa Housing Society and achieved timely reporting internally as well as to the BC Housing.Supported program directors with amending budgets and preparing forecasts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prepared revenue analysis and submitted applications for BC Temporary Pandemic Pay and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy. Show less

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  Canucks Autism Network

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Director of Finance And Administration

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Accounting Manager

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2022