Anthony Carrigan
Kelowna,BC
Summary
A detail-orientated CPA with extensive financial management experience at all levels and types of business. Exceptional people skills and an excellent listener and communicator.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Watson CPA Services Inc
11.2023 - Current
NTR engagements using QB online, CaseWare and Adobe Pro. Personal, business and trust tax reporting using CW and iFirm/Taxprep. CRA personal, businesstax and GST audits.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closing off books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial and tax reporting..
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to ensure financial accuracy.
Senior Accountant
John Beales Professional Services Inc
08.2015
Business accounting, reporting and taxes, GST, PST, payroll. Canadian and overseas' income taxes. MS Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Profile, Caseware. Staff supervision and training.
Tax Professional
H & R Block District Office
09.2014 - 05.2015
Tax Consultant for personal income taxes.
Owner/Manager
Thunderbird Marine Supplies Ltd
03.2004 - 01.2009
Customer service in recreational marine business.
Financial Consultant
Various contract assignments
09.1999 - 03.2002
Financial Controller
Nightfreight (Essex) Ltd
Responsible for all financial reporting, daily cash management, payroll, taxation and statutory reporting.
Financial Controller/IT Manager
Stora Transport UK Ltd (Stora Enso International Group)
Responsible for all financial, IT and HR functions and local company/group reporting.
Audit Manager
Pannell Kerr Forster, International CA's
Trained and qualified with PKF. Planning and reviewing engagements. Team leading, training and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
City University
London, UKSkills
- Team leading, training and development
- Accounting and tax software packages
- Multi-currency management and reporting
- Business financing
- Customer and business focused
- Problem analysis and solution
Accomplishments
- Comprehensive experience of accounts preparation, corporate and personal taxes
- Bookkeeping/accounting and tax software packages' use and development
- Introducing and improving key financial controls/KPI's
- Capital assets, bank accounts, liabilities, reserves and provisions
- Payroll preparation and maintenance. CRA payroll, GST and audits
- AR and AP ledgers, daily cash management and reconciliations
- Full cycle accounting and internal/external reporting
- Presentation and interpretation of financial information
- Budgeting and forecasting performance and resource needs
- Government Grants and funding applications
Community Service
Volunteer at Kelowna General Hospital BC. Sept 2014 - Jan 2015
Volunteer at West Vancouver Seniors' Centre BC. May 2013 - Nov 2013
Timeline
Accountant
Watson CPA Services Inc
11.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
John Beales Professional Services Inc
08.2015
Tax Professional
H & R Block District Office
09.2014 - 05.2015
Owner/Manager
Thunderbird Marine Supplies Ltd
03.2004 - 01.2009
Financial Consultant
Various contract assignments
09.1999 - 03.2002
Financial Controller
Nightfreight (Essex) Ltd
Financial Controller/IT Manager
Stora Transport UK Ltd (Stora Enso International Group)
Audit Manager
Pannell Kerr Forster, International CA's
Bachelor of Science - Economics
City University
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