Taha Pathan
** ********* ********, ****** **, L*N 8B5
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OBJECTIVE
To acquire a challenging position in the field of accounting; where I can apply and enhance my practical experience, and grow my career.
EDUCATION
Advanced Diploma – Accounting - Business Administration 2014 - 2019
Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario
Completed TILT assignment, requiring the completion of year end accounting for a company
Completed multiple taxation assignments, requiring assessment of both personal and business taxes
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Excellent skills regarding effective workload management, excellent communication skills and problem assessment and evaluation.
Able to maintain strict adherence to company’s rules and regulations while respecting responsibilities and authoritarians.
Excellent sense of leadership and strong ability to carry out self-learning while contributing to a team and actively aiding to overall team development.
Knowledge of software such as; Simply Accounting, ProFile and all Microsoft Office Applications
Able to successfully complete business and personal tax returns.
Knowledge of accounting, basic marketing and finance.
Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
The Infamous Scars & Strops Ltd – Accountant 2018 - Present
Run payroll for barbers and admin staff semi-monthly
Provide bookkeeping services and explain process to management
Assist in filing corporate tax return as well as tax returns for sole proprietors within the staff
Scotiabank – Retail Banking Officer 2017 - 2018
Perform outbound mortgage retention calls, in order to see what clients had in plan for their mortgage
Trained in service as well as retail banking sales
Able to consistently make sure compliance was followed in not releasing client information prior to authentication
Best Buy Canada - Mobile Specialist 2015 - 2017
Work with clients’ confidential and personal information with regards to mobile phone contracts
Efficient and well received customer service
Patiently working with clients that are not well versed in communications technology
Often exceeding monthly sales goals
Kids Foot Locker - Sales Associate and Key Holder 2012 – 2015
Responsible for opening and closing the store
Supervise a team of 6 individuals, and all factors related to cashier duties, including but not limited to customer service, cash registers operations and training of new employees
Delivered great customer service and shared product knowledge
Top salesperson in district on multiple occasions
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Halal Food Festival Toronto – Stage Manager and Accountant 2014 to 2018
Assisted executive team with full operations of event
Managed both stages and ran all shows with time frames
Managed and coordinated VIP guest list, and various itineraries
Made sure vendors paid for rental space, and were paid for what samples they had sold during the weekend
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Durham College Muslim Student Association – Treasurer 2016 to Present
Oversee and present budgets, accounts and financial statements
Communicate with designated member about financial matters
Ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place
Ensure that events have been paid for on time and event forms are handed in punctually
Durham College Marketing Competition – Competitor 2017
Present prototype of product created by associates
Advertise and sell product to a panel of judges and audience
Decide on an appropriate price point for product