Hassan A. Bhimani

**-*** ******** **., ******** Hill, Ontario, L4S 1J1

647-***-**** • acxt1n@r.postjobfree.com • linkedin.com/in/hassanbhimani KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Familiar with using the CICA Handbook, Income Tax Act, and CRA correspondences in order to apply the correct accounting framework and principles for a wide range of issues in accordance with IFRS and ASPE

Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Pivot Tables, Dashboards; Exposure to AS400, Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, Bloomberg

Leadership skills gained by managing a group of 30 first-year university students through the Laurier Mentorship Program

Decision making skills developed by managing preferred vendors, executing weekly promotions, and product transitions

Strong written and verbal communication skills developed when preparing and presenting weekly performance analysis

Strong work ethic involving self-motivation, multi-tasking, time management, discipline, and initiative

Great analytical skills and a strong attention to detail when breaking down financial data to interpret patterns and trends

Work well independently and as a team player by collaborating to complete projects and assignments in the budgeted time

Effective time management and multi-tasking skills gained by working with different departments and managing various tasks for the “Back to School” campaign at Staples Canada EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario CPA Accredited Graduate Diploma May – August 2016

This program streamlined the process to begin Capstone 1 & 2 during Summer 2017 and write the September 2017 CFE Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, Specialization in Accounting, Minor in Economics September 2011 – April 2016

Cumulative GPA: 10.19/12 (Equivalent to 3.7/4.0)

Honours: Dean’s Honour Roll, Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Economical Insurance SBE Scholarship, ICE Week Finalist

Relevant Courses: Advanced Financial and Managerial Accounting; Accounting Information Systems; Taxation; Advanced Auditing; Financial Statement Analysis; Management Controls; Micro- and Macro-Economic Analysis; Financial Management WORK EXPERIENCE

Staples Canada, Richmond Hill, Ontario January – April 2014 Category Specialist

Negotiated with vendors to offer appealing promotions and sell-through offers to improve weekly sales performance

Managed day-to-day operations for the printer and shredder category with a strong focus on product marketing and sales

Worked well independently and collaborated in teams for the “Back to School” campaign, the largest initiative of the year

Engaged in weekly vendor meetings to discuss flyer performance and ways to improve the partnership with Staples Canada

Assisted store associates and management with numerous issues in a timely manner and provided the highest quality of support

Prepared and analyzed inventory and sales reports to understand weekly inventory levels, slow moving products, sales trends, weeks of supply on hand, and out of stock inventory

Forecasted weekly chain-level shredder inventory considering numerous factors including historical sales data, sell-through information, upcoming promotions, out of stocks, and on-hand inventory levels for over 330 nation-wide stores Financial Services Commission of Ontario – Automobile Insurance Division, North York, Ontario May – August 2013 Dispute Resolution Assistant

Processed 25 mediation and arbitration applications daily in a timely manner to meet tight deadlines

Mediated insurance disputes between claimants and their respected insurance company, resulting in fewer claims being escalated to the Arbitration division

Developed a system to organize and clear a backlog of 10,000 mediation files, increasing operational efficiency and streamlining the process of handling claims

Online Property Management Liberty Development Corporation, Markham, Ontario May – August 2012 Accounting Assistant

Managed, organized, and updated tenant information, including A/R, for 4 residential buildings and 2 commercial buildings

Investigated outstanding A/R balances and followed up with tenants to ensure payment was received in a timely manner

Identified tenant leases that were about to expire and worked alongside the Lease Manager to draft new lease agreements

Developed, organized, and updated a listing of all current tenant information, pre-authorized and payment records, and number of units filled for the closing phase of the building development process. EXTRA-CURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Jaffari Community Centre – Saturday School, Thornhill, Ontario October 2016 - Present Volunteer

Promote a learning environment of positivity, integrity, and mutual respect

Work alongside the volunteer team to set up, maintain, and clean up all areas of the school

Maintain open communication with students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and school administrators throughout the day School of Business and Economics Students’ Society Mentorship Program, Waterloo, Ontario September 2013 – August 2014 Mentor

Leader, role model, and a point of contact for first year university students

Engaged, communicated, and connected with students on a weekly basis through various activities

Shared insights into Laurier's Business and Economics Program, joining clubs, and general life on campus

Advised students about the various challenges they will face during university and ways to overcome them

Presented students with knowledge from personal experience about co-op admission, assignments, and exams Laurier Accounting Association, Waterloo, Ontario March 2013 Income Tax Clinic Volunteer

Successfully able to EFILE tax returns for students/individuals whose annual gross income less than $30,000

Responsibilities included managing tax returns and organization of multiple federal and provincial tax forms Enactus Laurier, Waterloo, Ontario September 2011 – August 2013 Book Swap Team Member

Received, documented, and organized 5,000 books for resell to the student populace

Maintained and kept up-to-date records of all books and transaction using Microsoft Access

Organized books per area of expertise, year of study, and price to ensure a streamlined process

Acted as an intermediary between students selling textbooks and students buying said textbooks

Managed, prepared, and documented receipts and cash for students selling and buying textbooks Enactus Laurier, Waterloo, Ontario September 2011 – August 2013 Let’s Can Hunger Team Member

Coordinated with a team to organize fundraisers and food drives for the homeless in Kitchener/Waterloo

Interacted with the Waterloo/Kitchener community to spread awareness of local homelessness and poverty

Helped raise $10,000 in funds and 10,000 lbs of non-perishable food to be distributed to the needy and less fortunate ADDITIONAL

Interests: Travelling; Volunteering; Badminton; Swimming; Cooking; Sudoku; Astronomy; Movies; Gaming; Building custom PCs

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