Alex Banno

Experience

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  FGL Sports Ltd

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Sales Associate
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  Tangerine

  Nov 2017 - Sept 2020

  Customer Service Representative
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  BMO

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Customer Service Representative
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  Trev Deeley Motorcycles

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Junior Accountant

  - Oversaw payables, receivables, and full accounting cycles, including month-end, quarterly, and year-end close.- Conducted audits, reconciled CAD/USD bank accounts, and prepared journal entries to ensure accuracy.- Reviewed vendor statements, facilitated approval process, and maintained compliance documentation.- Conducted monthly reconciliations of CAD and USD bank accounts, and assets and liability accounts.- Supported Accounting Manager in audit and performed ad hoc duties. Show less

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  Aritzia

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Accounts Payable Coordinator

  - Recoded $1M of supply chain invoices for FP&A at month-end.- Processed and reconciled $3M of supply chain invoices.- Managed utility payments, reconciliations, and GL coding for 71 of locations.- Streamlined vendor payment processes, transitioning from CHQ to EFT/ACH.- Handled employee expense reimbursements, approvals, and corporate credit card transactions ($100K+ weekly).- Verified and approved invoices, ensuring timely payments and policy compliance.- Optimized payment terms to meet financial obligations efficiently. Show less

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  Teck Resources Limited

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Accounting Analyst

  - Prepared and recorded journal entries, facilitated month-end close processes and ensured the accuracy of financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.- Analyzed extensive data from ERP systems to identify and resolve variances, enhanced financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports, maintaining data integrity and accuracy, essential for reconciling balance sheet accounts and managing financial documentation.

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  Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada

  Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  Excise Tax Auditor

  - Conducted comprehensive audits of over 50 taxpayer records, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and regulations, and directly supporting accurate financial reporting, leading to the recovery of $250k in underreported taxes.- Analyzed and verified financial documentation, identifying discrepancies and enforcing compliance, crucial for meticulous account reconciliation and accuracy.- Prepared detailed audit reports and documentation, facilitated audit referrals that generated $150k in additional revenue and provided clear, actionable insights for compliance.- Provided technical guidance and training to team members, demonstrated strong collaborative problem-solving skills and internal communication Show less