Financial Reporting Risk Management

Tahmina Akter

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Phone: +1-437-***-**** Email: **.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tahmina-akter-ca-bd-cpa-ire Residency Status: Canadian Citizen

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Professional Accountant with over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, and consolidation within various corporate sectors. Adept at leading complex financial reporting projects, providing strategic financial advice, and developing robust accounting policies and systems. Known for excellent leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and a proven track record of enhancing financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS, and fostering team development. Key Skills and Competencies

• Financial Statement Consolidation: Expertise in consolidating financial statements for large organizations, ensuring compliance with provincial and GAAP reporting requirements.

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Skilled in preparing quarterly/annual financial reports, identifying trends, and making recommendations for improved financial performance.

• Risk Management: Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

• Leadership and Training: Ability to lead teams, provide training, and foster a collaborative working environment to achieve organizational goals.

• ERP and Reporting Systems: Advanced proficiency in using ERP systems (Case ware, Tax Prep, Oracle 11g, SAP-ECC6, QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools such as Excel.

• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Effective oral and written communication skills, enabling me to convey key financial information clearly and purposefully to senior management and stakeholders.

Professional Experience

Senior Staff Accountant

Melo LLP (Formerly Sone Rovet Chasson LLP), Toronto, Ontario May 2023 – Nov 2024 (1.5 years)

• Financial Statement Preparation & Tax Returns (85%): Prepared financial statements and tax returns (T1, T2, HST) with precision for clients in various sectors, adhering to firm and regulatory standards. Acted as a resource for clients needing clarity on compliance matters, fostering relationships through transparent guidance.

• Assurance & Accounting Engagements (5%): Managed engagements end-to-end, creating clear and organized working papers that ensured regulatory compliance. Consistently met tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows.

• Training & Staff Guidance (5%): Provided hands-on guidance to junior team members, explaining best practices in financial reporting and auditing, and answering questions to help them grow in their roles. Supported junior staff in adapting to new processes, ensuring confidence in managing responsibilities.

• Merger Transition (5%): Played a key role during the firm's merger, ensuring a seamless handover of accounts and maintaining high service quality. Communicated with clients to address concerns and resolve issues, ensuring they felt reassured and valued throughout the process. Career Break

July 2019 – April 2023 (3.8 years)

• Career break for child-raising and family care.

Partner, Audit & Advisory

Rahman Mostafa Alam & Co. Chartered Accountants, Dhaka, Bangladesh Jan 2018 – Jun 2019 (1.5 years)

• Audit & Compliance (40%): Managed and conducted audits, ensuring compliance with professional standards and providing strategic guidance.

• Client Relationship Management (30%): Developed and maintained business relationships, ensuring high-level client satisfaction and engagement.

• Business Development (20%): Generated new business opportunities, promoted the firm's expertise, and created solutions to client challenges.

• Audit Report Review & Strategic Leadership (10%): Reviewed financial statements, working papers, and audit reports, providing leadership and oversight on audit activities. Director, Audit

Ahmad & Akhtar Chartered Accountants, Dhaka, Bangladesh Jan 2016 – Dec 2017 (2 years)

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation (40%): Led financial reporting and consolidation efforts for a portfolio of clients, ensuring alignment with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.

• Accounting Policies & Procedures (30%): Developed and enforced accounting policies and financial reporting procedures to ensure compliance and improve reporting accuracy.

• Client Advisory & Risk Management (20%): Provided financial advice to clients on risk management, budgeting, and financial planning, supporting their overall financial health.

• Financial Audits (10%): Conducted financial audits to evaluate the integrity of financial data, identifying areas for improvement in client processes. Manager of Finance & Accounting

Abul Khair Group, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Aug 2012 – May 2015 (2.10 years)

• Financial Reporting & Compliance (35%): Ensured the accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Responsibilities included month-end closings, reconciliations, adjusting entries, and managing intercompany transactions, enabling senior executives to make informed decisions and consistently meet regulatory deadlines.

• System Implementation & Process Improvement (25%): Led the implementation of an upgraded financial software that greatly streamlined data consolidation processes, resulting in faster and more efficient reporting.

• Internal Controls & Policy Development (25%): Designed and implemented internal control policies, including expenditure approval thresholds, to minimize financial discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance. Policies also covered areas like reconciliation accuracy and intercompany transaction management. Delivered monthly training sessions to reinforce staff understanding and adherence.

• Team Training & Development (15%): Conducted weekly workshops on financial reporting best practices, improving staff capabilities in tasks such as preparing accurate reports, managing intercompany transactions, and meeting deadlines effectively. This resulted in a 10% improvement in report accuracy.

Senior Officer, Finance

Abul Khair Group, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Jun 2011 – Jul 2012 (1 year)

• Accounts Receivable & Payable (40%): Reviewed AR receipts and AP invoices, ensuring all transactions were recorded accurately in the system and that suppliers were paid on time. This improved supplier relationships and helped avoid late-payment fees.

• Reconciliation & Budgeting (30%): Performed monthly bank reconciliations, reviewing each entry for accuracy, which reduced discrepancies and provided clear financial status reports to management.

• Financial Reporting & Supervision (30%): Supervised a team of junior finance officers, overseeing their work on monthly bank reconciliations and providing feedback to improve data accuracy. This guidance led to a 15% reduction in errors in financial reporting. Audit Assistant

Rahman Mostafa Alam & Co. Chartered Accountants, Chittagong, Bangladesh Feb 2007 – Jan 2010 (3 years)

• Document Verification & Compliance (40%): Verified the authenticity and accuracy of supporting documents, ensuring every business transaction met compliance standards. Carefully reviewed financial records and resolved any discrepancies by working closely with clients, promoting accuracy and trust.

• Audit Execution & Evaluation (30%): Led audits independently, applying professional auditing principles. Demonstrated strong analytical skills by identifying irregularities, allowing clients to enhance their internal controls. Built trust with clients by presenting findings in a clear, solution- oriented manner.

• Reporting & Bookkeeping (30%): Prepared draft and final reports, along with tailored P&L and balance sheet reports, ensuring insights were actionable. Education

Master of Business Studies (Accounting)

National University, Bangladesh

Graduated: 2009

Bachelor of Commerce

National University, Bangladesh

Graduated: 2005

Professional Designations

• Chartered Accountant (CA), Bangladesh — August 2012 – Present

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Ireland — June 2016 – Present

• CPA Canada (PEP Candidate) — Present

Professional Development

• Advanced Excel for Financial Professionals – Completed 2023

• IFRS and GAAP Compliance Training – Completed 2022

• Leadership in Finance and Accounting – Online Course, 2021 Technical Skills

• ERP Systems: Oracle 11g, SAP-ECC6, QuickBooks, Tally

• Financial Reporting: CaseWare, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Other Tools: Microsoft Office Suite

Key Achievements:

• Successfully consolidated financial statements across multiple entities, ensuring 100% compliance with provincial and GAAP reporting standards.

• Developed financial policies that streamlined reporting processes, significantly improving the efficiency of month-end closings.

• Led a cross-functional team in the development of a financial reporting system, resulting in a notable reduction in errors and enhancing overall accuracy.

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