Edward Elzinga

Edward elzinga

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location of Edward ElzingaKitchener, Ontario, Canada
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  • Timeline

    Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

    Teaching Assistant

    University of Waterloo
    Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

    Tutor (Volunteer)

    Mathematics Assistance Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University
    Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

    Accounting Assistant

    Collaborative Structures Limited (CSL)
    Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

    Marketing Finance Analyst at Open Text Corporation (Contract Employment)

    Robert Half
    Current Company
    May 2016 - now

    Lead Financial Analyst

    OpenText
    Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  • About me

    Lead Financial Analyst

  • Education

    • Conestoga college

      2022 - 2024
      Micro-credential data analyst

      I am taking this course in order to increase my skills in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting conclusions from large amounts of data.Includes 3 courses:-Data Analysis with Excel (completed)-Dashboards (completed)-SQL for Data Analysis (completed)

    • University of waterloo

      2007 - 2010
      Master's of mathematics pure mathematics

      • Studied advanced theoretical mathematics• Produced Research Project in abstract algebra

    • Wilfrid laurier university

      2011 - 2012
      Diploma in accounting accounting

      • Studied advanced topics in Financial and Managerial Accounting• Acquired and applied knowledge of ASPE and IFRS accounting principles

    • Mcmaster university

      2002 - 2007
      Honours bachelor of science mathematics and statistics

      • Concentration: Mathematics and Statistics• Minor in English

  • Experience

    • University of waterloo

      Sept 2007 - Dec 2009
      Teaching assistant

      • Improved students’ understanding of complex mathematical theories• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills during classroom and individualtutoring sessions• Displayed attention to detail and commitment to quality while marking and correctingundergraduate midterms and exams

    • Mathematics assistance centre, wilfrid laurier university

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Tutor (volunteer)

      • Improved students’ understanding of first-year university mathematics• Demonstrated effective communication skills during tutoring sessions

    • Collaborative structures limited (csl)

      Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
      Accounting assistant

      • Performed day-to-day activities in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including invoice processing, vendor payments, collections, and bank reconciliations• Developed strong working knowledge of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software• Maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure accounts remain in good standing• Provided meaningful information and reports to other areas of the accounting department

    • Robert half

      Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
      Marketing finance analyst at open text corporation (contract employment)

      • 6-month temporary assignment• Upon completion, position extended to direct employment with OpenText

    • Opentext

      May 2016 - now

      • Provides comprehensive financial support to multiple Marketing team leaders in North America and Europe• Coordinates with Procurement and Accounts Payable departments to ensure Purchase Orders and Contracts are completed and vendors are paid on-time• Demonstrates awareness of accounting principles to allocate Marketing spend to the correct general ledger accounts and fiscal quarters• Designed reporting dashboard to summarize status of Marketing purchase requisitions and contracts including key performance indicators, issued weekly• Designed reporting dashboard to summarize budget forecast status for marketing team leads• Trains new marketing employees on marketing finance policies, procedures, and software• Gained good working knowledge SAP ERP, Allocadia, and Workplace software to perform job functions Show less

      • Lead Financial Analyst

        May 2022 - now
      • Sr. Financial Analyst

        Jan 2019 - May 2022
      • Marketing Finance Specialist

        May 2016 - Dec 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 2022 plan to protect orientation (0-18 and vulnerable adults)

      Plan to protect
      May 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Helper, TBC Kids

      Issued by Temple Baptist Church (Cambridge, Ontario) on May 2022
      Temple Baptist Church (Cambridge, Ontario)Associated with Edward Elzinga
    • Tutor

      Issued by Wilfrid Laurier University on Sept 2011
      Wilfrid Laurier UniversityAssociated with Edward Elzinga