PHUONG (VIDA) DINH
Accounting Assistant 2
Toronto, On
Summary
Detailed-oriented accounting professional with over three years of experience in financial management, reconciliation, and audit support. Currently progressing toward CPA designation with strong expertise in financial reporting, subsidy reconciliations, and data analysis. Adept at managing high-volume transactions, preparing financial statements, and working with SAP and Excel to ensure accuracy and compliance. Passionate about public service and dedicated to applying financial expertise to support municipal programs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Accounting Associate
Dalton Pharma Services
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, processing 300+ invoices weekly, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payments.
- Prepare journal entries, track expenditures, and analyze budget variances to support month-end closing.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, consolidating data to deliver actionable insights.
- Collaborate with auditors, organizing documentation and streamlining processes to enhance efficiency.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and GL accounts monthly, consistently ahead of schedule.
- Oversee documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
Electro Accounting
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Reconcile accounts, maintain financial records, and support CRA audits, ensuring a 98% compliance accuracy rate.
- Prepare over 1,000 personal and corporate tax returns (T1/T2) while handling financial statement preparation.
- Process financial transactions and review client accounts to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Design Excel templates to automate financial reporting and reduce manual errors.
- Post daily receipts and payments using corporate protocols.
Cash Control Assistant
Canada Wonderland
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Contribute to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive teamwork attitude.
- Verify and process cash revenue, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with financial protocols.
- Assist in cash collections and ATM replenishments, working closely with team leads to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
- Safeguard sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
Education
CPA PEP Program (May Intake) - In Progress
CPA Ontario
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Seneca College
North York, ON 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Seneca College
North York, ON 05.2001 -
Skills
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, and compliance monitoring
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros), SAP, QuickBooks, CaseWare, Sage 50/300
Accounting Expertise: Full-cycle accounts payable, journal entries, period-end closing, and tax compliance
Public Sector & Subsidy Experience: Knowledge of financial reporting for regulated entities and experience handling subsidy reconciliations and government claims
Certification
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified
Timeline
Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations
11-2024
Accounting Associate
Dalton Pharma Services
06.2024 - 01.2025
Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
Electro Accounting
11.2021 - 05.2024
Cash Control Assistant
Canada Wonderland
03.2021 - 08.2021
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified
03-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Seneca College
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Seneca College
05.2001 -
CPA PEP Program (May Intake) - In Progress
CPA Ontario