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About TNT Mobile Accounting
Below you will find Trevor Thomas's cover letter and
resume.
Resume cover letter Of Trevor Thomas
Dear Sir/Madam:
We have operated a Financial Management and Bookkeeping
service for the last ten years. I also teach computers and Simply Accounting
based software. In particular, I have taught Simply accounting at Compu
College School of Business and have had various experiences at installing
and operating Simply accounting, Accpac Plus, Accpac 2000, QuickBooks
and Excel in various types of businesses. I am a licensed user.
The majority of my clients
are in the service center field and I am well versed in this area. I have
worked in the business area in various situations. Some of these situations
have been in the complete designing of an accounting system, budgeting
system, training of staff, bookkeeping services, etc. I have always enhanced
my clients financial operations.
During my business career I have held several Management
positions and I can work as part of a Management Team or as an Independent
Manager reporting directly to the Owners or Board of Directors. I have
supervised anywhere from two staff to about fifty staff. I was also the
Controller for a medium size manufacturing company for several years and
I am well versed in Job costing and how it relates to payroll and the
manufacturing environment. I am well-versed in Financial Analysis and
Budgeting and how important timely and accurate Financial Reporting is
to a business. I am a firm believer in cash flow forecasts, budgeting
and where the position of the business will be three months, six months
, nine months and one year from now. I preach this doctrine to each business
that I become involve with. Many of my clients use project costing in
their accounting system and reporting.
I am the accountant for St Vincent De Paul Society
and the Assistant Manager/ Accountant for the Glenshiel Housing Society.
In my daily routine, I am always communicating and problem solving with
Staff, Residents, several Executive Directors and Executive Committees
in charge of various Organizations.
I am a Simply Accounting Solution specialist and
have been the Accountant and have provided a range of accounting, payroll
and bookkeeping services for several companies. In addition to the clients
above , these have included Military Family Resource Center, Esquimalt
Neighborhood House, Island Deaf and Hard at Hearing, Fairfield Community
Center , Life Cycles, Burton Construction and Capital Janitorial Services.
I also prepare the accounting files and Financial
statements for the Auditor and I am well versed in WCB, GST,PST, Payroll
remittances and Payroll matters.
I am a member of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce
and hold a Associate Diploma from the Canadian Institute of Bankers. I
have taken courses up to the fifth level of the Certified Management Program.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours truly
Trevor Thomas
Voice : 598-7189 Fax : 598-4398
Email : tractor1@shaw.ca
Resume Of Trevor Thomas
Trevor Thomas, A.I.C.B. Management Consultant Simply Accounting and Quick Books Solution Provider
- Graduate of Diploma Program in Banking, Finance and Business Administration.
- Approaching final years of graduating from accounting field.
- Thirty years experience in the accounting world.
- Nine years of progressive experience working as a Senior Financial Officer in private industry.
- Six years government experience as follows: (a) Three years at the Provincial level (as a Financial Analyst). (b) Two years at the Federal level (as a Tax Auditor). (c) One year at the Municipal level (as a Budget Officer).
- Nine years of debt and collection experience as a Credit Manager.
- Graduate of Dun & Bradstreet Professional Skills Course.
- Proven supervisory skills with an emphasis on team building.
- Several years experience working with on-line computer systems.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Use to working under pressure, meeting deadlines and able to display tact and sound judgement.
- Experienced at dealing with complex situations and maintaining confidentiality.
- Worked in situations where bankruptcy law would apply. For example: The Companies Creditors Arrangement Act.
- Knowledge and experience in government procedures, fund and appropriations accounting.
- Knowledge and experience in dealing with Financial Administrative Act, Income Tax Act, Bank Act, also knowledgeable in dealing with P.S.T., G.S.T., W.C.B. and Payroll.
PLEASE CONSIDER ALL OF THE ABOVE AS PART OF MY RESUME
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| OBJECTIVE: | A Senior Accounting position utilizing my solid financial background, organizational and people skills.
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| | HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Accounts Receivable collection
- Prevented the loss of numerous key accounts
- Solving long-standing problems
- Improving A/R collection to less than 30 days
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| | AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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OBTAINING CREDIT
- Negotiated over $6,000,000 in unsecured and interest free credit resulting in a savings of $600,000
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BANK LOAN APPLICATIONS
- Designed, planned, compiled and produced applications for funding with banks and government institutions.
- Evaluated the financial strength of the firm by analyzing financial statements and ratios.
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MANAGEMENT, TRAINING AND HUMAN RELATIONS
- Supervised the work flow and training of 12-15 staff.
- Delegated, directed, evaluated and assisted staff in payables, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, general ledger and payroll.
- Planned, designed, organized, staffed and negotiated training programs for government subsidies of over $500,000.
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COMPUTER SKILLS
- Researched, proposed and developed accounting systems.
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AUDITING, BUDGETING, FORECASTING AND ANALYZING
- Designed, analyzed, monitored and developed financial reports.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS
- Prepared statements and returns for owners to evaluate the operations of their business and determine their tax liability.
- Suggested and recommended a tax plan resulting in annual savings of $10,000.
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WORK HISTORY
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Owner/Operator 1994-Present ( See Cover Letter)
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Presently operating an Accounting/Management Consulting Business
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Teacher 1992-1994
CompuCollege School of Business, Victoria
- Designs and implements Accounting Programs
- In Charge of teaching Computers and Accounting
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Controller 1982-1992
Philips Manufacturing Ltd., Vancouver
- Accounting and Financial matters
- Hiring and evaluation of office personnel
- Co-ordination and training staff in use of Mainframe Computers
- Developing cashflows, budgets and forecasts
- Collecting cash, costing, analyzing and administering payroll
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Self-employed accountant and contract 1980-1982
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Revenue Canada, Vancouver Beneficial Income Tax Service | - Federal Sales Tax Auditor - Tax Auditor
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Budget accountant 1979-1980
Capilano College, North Vancouver
- Administering and preparing budget
- Variance and Statistical Analysis
- Supplementary estimates
- Operational audit of College Financial Records
- Communications with senior officials on accounting
- Assisting senior personnel in accounting activities
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Financial Analyst 1976-1979
Ministry of Revenue, Toronto
- Administering and preparing budget
- Preparing forecasts and financial records
- Reviewing and analyzing Revenue Expenditures
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Assistant Accountant 1972-1976
Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto
- Verifying accounting transactions
- Providing manager with reports on discrepancies
- Supervising the preparation of Financial Records
- Assisting the accountant in administration
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EDUCATION
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1972 -Third Level Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Minor: Economics
1976 -A.I.C.B. in Commerce Minor: Business Administration
Completed Diploma Program in Banking at the University of Toronto
Fifth Level C.M.A. program Camosun College, Victoria
References:
Myrna Wastell Financial Administrator St Vincent De Paul Society 382-2762
Mark Carter Executor Director Sunrise Homes 383-1366
Community Service
Treasurer Stadacona Owners Strata Plan
Treasurer South African Club of Vancouver Island
OTHER REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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