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Anna Watt

Calgary,AB

Summary

A high energy, dedicated, ambitious, and financial professional who can work seamlessly in fast paced and stressful environments. A team player who is constantly wanting to gain new experiences. Passionate about providing timely and high-quality work supporting clients with their business needs. Driven and eager professional looking to transition into a corporate development corporate role. Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
10.2022 - Current
  • Team member on a global transition to help clients transform a traditional audit to a new completely digital platform
  • Developed numerous reports for clients to gain a further understanding of transaction history and revenue/expense trends
  • Built multiple workbooks on client engagements that included detailed analysis on every balance sheet and income statement account
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients that created effective team environments which helped the team deliver more efficient engagements
  • Managed and coached a junior team member on all files, which involved integrating them into all parts of the client engagement
  • Prepared both qualitative and quantitative variance analysis as part of financial statement reviews
  • Contributed to a variety of strategic planning tasks to help narrow our focus throughout the engagements.

Valuation Analyst

Sequeira Partners
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Create, review, and present valuation models, incorporating forecasts, earnings analyses, and discounted cash flows
  • Conduct detailed financial analyses to inform valuation assessments
  • Research comparable transactions and industry trading metrics to support private company valuations
  • Summarize industry and economic research findings to enhance valuation insights
  • Develop, draft, format, and deliver high-quality client deliverables, including valuation reports and stakeholder presentations
  • Coordinate intricate buyer due diligence processes, managing electronic data rooms and preparing materials for potential buyers
  • Conduct industry and target company research to identify potential clients and gain insights into targeted businesses
  • Identify and engage in business development opportunities, including presentations and industry events
  • Prepare presentations for prospective clients and influencer groups, covering topics such as business sales, valuation, and exit readiness
  • Stay updated on external news and transaction activity relevant to potential clients and team members
  • Collaborate with the M&A Team on sell-side projects as needed
  • Develop and design marketing materials to promote services and offerings effectively.

Campus Recruiter (Secondment)

Ernst & Young
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Lead in educating students about the firm’s strategy, objectives, and goals
  • Utilized my interpersonal skills to support the firm in recruiting and attracting the best talent
  • Prepared presentations for students to demonstrate to them the value and benefit of working for a Big Four Firm
  • Developed new recruiting policies and procedures for attracting stronger talent.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Corporate Valuations and Impairment Analysis
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Financial Modelling
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • People Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Forecasting and Trend Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Team Environments
  • Communication

Websites

Certification

  • CPA Candidate, Currently Undergoing the final revies process to receive designation.
  • CBV Candidate, Currently halfway through my CBV program

Additional Information

  • Owner, Founder of ASTARZ Volleyball Club, 2022-01-01, 2024-01-01, Coach multiple youth volleyball teams in my spare time. As a mentor, ex-player, and sports advocate this allowed me to help develop others and stay close to the game in a competitive environment.
  • University Women’s Varsity Volleyball Athlete, 2016-01-01, 2020-01-01, USPORT athlete for Saint Mary’s University volleyball team. Was chosen to be captain in my Senior year.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young
10.2022 - Current

Campus Recruiter (Secondment)

Ernst & Young
08.2021 - 10.2021

Valuation Analyst

Sequeira Partners
10.2020 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Saint Mary’s University

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