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Ali Jafari

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

As an experienced Financial Analyst with a decade of expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning, primarily honed at Uniedge CPA Inc. and Huawei Technologies Service Iranian Co. LTD, I am committed to advancing my abilities and aiding in the financial prosperity of my next organization. In pursuit of my CPA designation, I am eager to utilize my analytical prowess and grasp of financial concepts to enhance decision-making processes. With fluency in English and Persian, I am excited about the opportunity to work with varied teams, imparting my insights to nurture an environment of ongoing advancement and uphold financial integrity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Analyst

Uniedge CPA Inc.
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
  • Evaluated financial performance of investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities to provide strategic recommendations.

Financial Analyst

Huawei Technologies Service Iranian Co. LTD
10.2013 - 07.2023

• Consolidate forecast reports for planning and decision-making purposes

• Provide comprehensive rolling forecast at office level, monthly, quarterly, half-year, yearly, and life-cycle of project performance and output action plan for performance improvement

• Perform expense and cash-flow forecasting regularly, as well as the process of comparing forecast numbers with actual

• Provide risk analysis and design financial solutions for mitigation of risk contingency

• Prepare monthly financial reports for management decision-making

• Conduct end-to-end financial process of projects such as pricing, budget, rolling forecast, performance analysis, and project closure

• Analyze the actual and budget data and performance and output the action plan for achieving the revenue and profit targets

• Prepare AR aging analysis report for cash-flow management

• Prepare financial comments and solutions in functional review of proposals and contracts for management decision-making

• Analyze the customer financial statement and output the customer financial KPIs and credit rating.

• Train and develop new team members

Education

Master of Accounting -

Allameh Tabatabaei University (A.T.U)
Tehran, Iran
01.2013

Bachelor of Economics -

University of Economic Sciences
Tehran, Iran
01.2011

Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and complex financial modeling
  • Experienced in utilizing ERP systems like Oracle for comprehensive financial data retrieval, analysis, and reporting
  • Proficient in financial forecasting and scenario analysis, capable of developing accurate financial models to predict future financial performance
  • Knowledgeable in compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring all financial practices adhere to legal standards and industry regulations
  • Adept at financial statement analysis, with the ability to dissect balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to assess financial health
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of identifying financial trends and recommending strategic business decisions

Certification

  • CPA PEP Candidate, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
  • Financial Analyst Training, 2014
  • Financial Analyst Workshop, 2015
  • First-line Manager Development Program (FLDP), 2018
  • Senior Leadership Development Program (SLDP), 2019
  • Combined Leadership and Management Skills Series, 2022: Including Situational Leadership, Organizational Customer Relationship, and Negotiation and Consultation

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Uniedge CPA Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Financial Analyst

Huawei Technologies Service Iranian Co. LTD
10.2013 - 07.2023

Master of Accounting -

Allameh Tabatabaei University (A.T.U)

Bachelor of Economics -

University of Economic Sciences
Ali Jafari