Ajwad Azfar
Toronto,ON
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Accountant
Graywood Developments
05.2019 - Current
- Managed full cycle accounting for development and construction projects in Toronto and Calgary, including 250 Lawrence Ave W, 1771 St. Clair Ave W, 1107 Gladstone Rd, First & Park project, and primarily the Shawnee project consisting multiple phases with a total number of 493 units and a budget of ~$200 million.
- Led monthly Project Cost Reporting meetings consisting of each department to analyze project cash requirements, assess monthly funding requests and ensure payments to trades are made within 30-45 days.
- Developed project proposed loan capital stack incorporating a strategic blend of debt and equity upon collaboration project with development, construction, and marketing/sales teams on overall project requirements and budgets
- Led the Graywood DocuSign implementation process for all aspects of its workflow to enhance overall operational efficiency.
Staff Accountant
KPMG Canada
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed eight audit engagements and took charge of the client’s treasury, receivables, payables, capital assets, inventory, revenue and inter-company transactions
- Interacted with the client and provided recommendations regarding the entity’s internal controls and processes and developed audit procedures for testing high risk accounts
- Gained extensive knowledge of accounting softwares such as Caseware and eaudit by performing the audit procedures and working papers in eaudit and creating the financial statements through Caseware.
Group Services Summer Intern
Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Successfully collaborated with the Director and created personalized final presentation packages used to bring in new clients
- Compiled and administered the Group Service Client List consisting of roughly 750 clients based on characteristics such as administration type, type of benefits purchased, and the total valuation of the benefits
- Created and shipped out administration binders and formal engagement letters tailored specifically to each client.
Security Guard
Paragon Security Services
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed front desk duties including monitoring 48 CCTV surveillance cameras, adhering to residents’ requests and presenting Daily Officer and Special Occurrence Reports to property management
- Exhibited leadership and confidentiality by conducting hourly building perimeter, roof and underground parking patrol to ensure safety of 78 high-end residential suites and approximately 145 vehicles parked.
Education
Master of Accounting (MAcc) -
Schulich School of Business
Toronto, ON08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Schulich School of Business
Toronto, Ont04.2018
Skills
- Budget Analysis
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Financial Management
- Cost Control
- Contract Management
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Invoice Management
- Project forecasting
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - CPA Ontario (Awaiting letters from PERT submission, all other requirements met as of date).
Additional Information
- Explore Canada: Participated and completed a 5-week French Immersion Program
- Most Dedicated Player of the Season, Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute Senior Rugby Team
Timeline
Project Accountant
Graywood Developments
05.2019 - Current
Staff Accountant
KPMG Canada
09.2018 - 03.2019
Group Services Summer Intern
Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services
05.2017 - 08.2017
Security Guard
Paragon Security Services
05.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Accounting (MAcc) -
Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) -
Schulich School of Business
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