Michael Erzah
Financial Analyst Loblaw Companies Limited @Hays
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Analyst Loblaw Companies Limited @Hays
Winnipeg, MB, CA
Performing the reconciliation of commodity taxes for all Loblaws Pharmaprix stores in Quebec and assisting with SDM stores across Canada to ensure a comprehensive balance for the GST and QST general ledger accounts.Assisting the financial manager of tax administration in the documentation of learnings to create a standard operating procedure for accounting policies, regulations, and reconciliation procedures. Investigating and resolving account discrepancies that will significantly reduce the risk exposure of the tax liabilities of more than 300 stores.Independently assume ownership of the reconciliation project, using my discretion and demonstrating self-motivation and initiative that have contributed to improved procedures for the commodity tax reconciliation.
EDUCATION
Tarkwa Senior High School
Business Accounting
University of Cape Coast
Bachelor of Commerce - B.com
UWinnipeg PACE
Post-Degree
ABOUT MICHAEL ERZAH
Michael is an experienced financial and management accountant, who helps businesses with financial planning, internal controls and risk assessment, tax administration, and excellent payroll administration. Michael has also developed extensive knowledge in Project Management Fundamentals, Project Initiation & Planning, Project Execution & Communication, and Project Monitoring, Controlling and Closing. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce; and a Post-Degree in Advanced Business Management (The University of Winnipeg, MB- Canada,). He is also a certified member of the Project Management Institute and looks forward to actively pursuing membership for the Chartered Professional Accountants Certifications. As a senior accountant, Michael has assisted with the preparation of annual financial forecasting and budgeting processes. Michael has supervised, reconciled, and analyzed more than 50 general ledger accounts that contributed to accurate financial reports. Michael also ensures compliance with internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas, and compliance with government laws on accounting, taxes, and payroll administration. Michael also provides expert advice on ERP system planning for accounting processes and develops the financial, and mathematical write-up for SAP ERP configuration and associated reports. Michael has extensive working knowledge of SAP Modules: FI, CO, HCM, and PS. He is a co-founder of a family business with extensive experience in the preparation of financial statements and related reports, and variance analysis. As a payroll expert, Michael has supervised and managed the payroll administration of the two mining sites of Goldfields Ghana Limited, a leading transnational mining company in Africa. He has processed and supervised the monthly salary payments of more than employees, retrenchment and separation payments, and annual production bonus payments. His timely processing of employees\' benefits contributed to the achievement of the company\'s annual production target. Michael has also had the privilege of relieving the unit manager of payroll which enhanced his experience in expatriate and top-management payroll activities. He has also provided expert advice to HR for comprehensive contracts of employment. Michael is enthusiastic about connecting with professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries. Feel free to contact him to network, to collaborate, and to discuss trends in business. It is not just welcomed; it\'s encouraged!
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