Dynamic fund accounting professional with extensive experience at CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc. Proven expertise in NAV evaluation and process improvement, utilizing advanced skills in SunGard Invest One and Bloomberg. Recognized for leadership in team development and delivering exceptional client service, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
<ul>
<li>Assigned and reviewed daily net asset value calculations performed by Senior Fund Accountant.</li>
<li>Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.</li>
<li>Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.</li>
<li>Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.</li>
<li>Ensured timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, managing quality of deliverables.</li>
<li>Created staff allocation plans based on activity SLAs, assisting with internal and external queries.</li>
<li>Facilitated successful completion of new client onboarding and fund launches.</li>
<li>Reviewed administrative and accounting procedures, recommending solutions for efficient NAV production.</li>
<li>Provided leadership through training, coaching, and supervision of staff members.</li>
<li>Performed end-of-day reports and signed off on net asset valuations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.</li>
<li>Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.</li>
<li>Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.</li>
<li>Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li>
</ul>
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
Toronto
03.2022 - Current
Assigned and reviewed daily net asset value calculations performed by Senior Fund Accountant.
Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
Ensured timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, managing quality of deliverables.
Created staff allocation plans based on activity SLAs, assisting with internal and external queries.
Facilitated successful completion of new client onboarding and fund launches.
Reviewed administrative and accounting procedures, recommending solutions for efficient NAV production.
Provided leadership through training, coaching, and supervision of staff members.
Performed end-of-day reports and signed off on net asset valuations.
Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
<ul><li>Performed Portfolio valuation activities: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.</li><li>Accruals & Payments of Income & Expenses, Performance/ Incentive fee.</li><li>Worked on diverse financial instruments such as Equities, Debt securities, Derivatives, etc.</li><li>Daily review of Capital Activity and Trade processes.</li><li>Support all NAV teams with Portfolio Pricing, New Fund Set Up</li><li>Reviewed daily net asset value calculations on funds with different asset classes.</li><li>Performed daily reconciliations of cash, accruals and corporate actions for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Performed daily end of day reports and sign-off of Net Asset Valuations.</li><li>Prepared quarterly and annual GL/SSL reconciliations on assigned funds.</li><li>Assisted in the preparation of ad hoc and routine report for internal and external parties.</li></ul>
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
Toronto
06.2021 - 03.2022
Performed Portfolio valuation activities: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.
Accruals & Payments of Income & Expenses, Performance/ Incentive fee.
Worked on diverse financial instruments such as Equities, Debt securities, Derivatives, etc.
Daily review of Capital Activity and Trade processes.
Support all NAV teams with Portfolio Pricing, New Fund Set Up
Reviewed daily net asset value calculations on funds with different asset classes.
Performed daily reconciliations of cash, accruals and corporate actions for completeness and accuracy
Performed daily end of day reports and sign-off of Net Asset Valuations.
Prepared quarterly and annual GL/SSL reconciliations on assigned funds.
Assisted in the preparation of ad hoc and routine report for internal and external parties.
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
01.2019 - 06.2021
Prepared daily and monthly portfolio valuation reports for clients.
Analyzed complex financial instruments including derivatives and foreign exchange trades.
Performed detailed review of security pricing data from various sources.
Reviewed and reconciled financial documents, such as bank statements and investment accounts.
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
Toronto, ON
01.2019 - 01.2020
Prepared daily and monthly portfolio valuation reports for clients.
Reviewed legal documents pertaining to new investments for accuracy and compliance.
Developed strategies to improve fund operations processes and procedures.
Analyzed complex financial instruments including derivatives and foreign exchange trades.
Created and maintained accurate records of fund transactions.
Participated in special projects related to fund accounting functions.
<ul><li>End to End NAV Evaluation, Hedge funds, and Fund of Fund.</li><li>Portfolio valuation: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.</li><li>Investigated special or questionable transactions, i.e., trade corrections, corporate actions.</li><li>Ensured timely and accurate reporting of daily net asset value of funds to clients.</li><li>Conducted month-end income distribution on allocated funds</li><li>Reviewed Fund and Corporate invoices, expense allocations and ensure proper period end cut-off.</li><li>Analyzed fund performance on a daily and monthly basis</li></ul>
SIBC Asset Management Limited
08.2015 - 12.2017
End to End NAV Evaluation, Hedge funds, and Fund of Fund.
Portfolio valuation: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.
Investigated special or questionable transactions, i.e., trade corrections, corporate actions.
Ensured timely and accurate reporting of daily net asset value of funds to clients.
Conducted month-end income distribution on allocated funds
Reviewed Fund and Corporate invoices, expense allocations and ensure proper period end cut-off.
Analyzed fund performance on a daily and monthly basis
Education
Accounting - Accounting
Toronto, None - Specialization - Accounting
York University
Toronto, None
CPA Ontario - CFE 2025 Writer
CPA Ontario
Skills
Bloomberg and IDS verification tools
Alteryx NAV management system
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Bloomberg and IDS verification tools
Altrex NAV management system
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Certification
Leader Accelerator Program
Timeline
<ul>
<li>Assigned and reviewed daily net asset value calculations performed by Senior Fund Accountant.</li>
<li>Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.</li>
<li>Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.</li>
<li>Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.</li>
<li>Ensured timely and accurate responses to client inquiries, managing quality of deliverables.</li>
<li>Created staff allocation plans based on activity SLAs, assisting with internal and external queries.</li>
<li>Facilitated successful completion of new client onboarding and fund launches.</li>
<li>Reviewed administrative and accounting procedures, recommending solutions for efficient NAV production.</li>
<li>Provided leadership through training, coaching, and supervision of staff members.</li>
<li>Performed end-of-day reports and signed off on net asset valuations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.</li>
<li>Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.</li>
<li>Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.</li>
<li>Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.</li>
<li>Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li>
</ul>
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
03.2022 - Current
<ul><li>Performed Portfolio valuation activities: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.</li><li>Accruals & Payments of Income & Expenses, Performance/ Incentive fee.</li><li>Worked on diverse financial instruments such as Equities, Debt securities, Derivatives, etc.</li><li>Daily review of Capital Activity and Trade processes.</li><li>Support all NAV teams with Portfolio Pricing, New Fund Set Up</li><li>Reviewed daily net asset value calculations on funds with different asset classes.</li><li>Performed daily reconciliations of cash, accruals and corporate actions for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Performed daily end of day reports and sign-off of Net Asset Valuations.</li><li>Prepared quarterly and annual GL/SSL reconciliations on assigned funds.</li><li>Assisted in the preparation of ad hoc and routine report for internal and external parties.</li></ul>
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
06.2021 - 03.2022
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
01.2019 - 06.2021
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon Global Securities Inc
01.2019 - 01.2020
<ul><li>End to End NAV Evaluation, Hedge funds, and Fund of Fund.</li><li>Portfolio valuation: Capital Activity, Cash, Position, Income, FX reconciliation & Corporate Actions.</li><li>Investigated special or questionable transactions, i.e., trade corrections, corporate actions.</li><li>Ensured timely and accurate reporting of daily net asset value of funds to clients.</li><li>Conducted month-end income distribution on allocated funds</li><li>Reviewed Fund and Corporate invoices, expense allocations and ensure proper period end cut-off.</li><li>Analyzed fund performance on a daily and monthly basis</li></ul>
Spearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last MileSpearheaded initiatives for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
Assessed performance metrics and KPIs to pinpoint areas for improvement and executed strategic solutions.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement within the operation.
Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and quality standards.
Oversaw staffing requirements through recruitment, onboarding, and training, implementing disciplinary action as necessary.
Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
Enhanced morale and management communication through employee recognition initiatives and commitment to open door policy.
Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
Orchestrated team assignments, defining priorities and targets.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships. at Amazon SSD Last Mile
<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank<p>• Led the full project lifecycle of HR initiatives, including workforce planning, policy development, and process improvement.<br>
• Created and managed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and efficient execution.<br>
• Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver HR projects on schedule while maintaining compliance with organizational standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Compensation, Benefits & Payroll:</strong><br>
• Oversaw end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments.<br>
• Managed employee compensation and benefits programs, aligning them with market standards and company objectives.<br>
• Addressed payroll discrepancies and provided solutions to maintain smooth operations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Policy Development & Compliance:</strong><br>
• Developed and implemented company-wide HR policies to enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction.<br>
• Ensured compliance with labor laws and Ministry of Human Resources regulations, mitigating legal risks.<br>
• Advised leadership on labor law updates and best practices in employee relations.<br>
<br>
<strong>Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:</strong><br>
• Directed full-cycle recruitment processes, from sourcing and interviewing to hiring and onboarding.<br>
• Managed international hiring, including visa processing, embassy coordination, and relocation support.<br>
• Optimized onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.<br>
<br>
<strong>Employee Relations & Engagement:</strong><br>
• Served as a primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing effective conflict resolution.<br>
• Maintained accurate records for attendance, leave, and performance management.<br>
• Prepared employment contracts and offer letters in compliance with legal and company standards.<br>
<br>
<strong>Strategic HR Leadership:</strong><br>
• Collaborated with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals.<br>
• Analyzed HR trends and provided recommendations to enhance workforce planning and development.<br>
</p> at Saudi Central Bank
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA