AZAR EBRAHIMI
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated financial expert with +20 years of proven record of accomplishment of success in banking and financial industry. Recognized for performance excellence, consistency and commitment in meeting company goals and delivering high-performance results in fast-paced environments. Renowned as result-driven, diligent, and team player. Top-performing professional with substantial experience in banking and finance. Dedicated to establishing long-term relations with customers to demonstrate trust and decrease account closure rates. Adept at understanding customer needs to recommend appropriate banking products.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
RETAIL ACCOUNTANT CLERK - ADVISOR
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for setting up and maintaining cash office to corporate standard
- Ensured paperwork is complete and accurate daily including bank deposits, reconciliations, balancing the safe, cash floats and petty cash
- Participated with the direction and control of opening and closing procedures and ready for business standards
- Controlled shortage and loss ensuring all loss prevention standards are promoted and complied with by all employees
- Connected with members by sharing passion for an active lifestyle
- Helped members get great gear, with industry-leading advice.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
MELLI BANK
09.2008 - 05.2021
- Identified financial issues, analyzed banking information, and provided effective solutions to difficult problems
- Developed detailed financial plans for internal clients, such as bank employees
- Managed and oversaw production of daily, weekly, and annual financial reports
- Managed costs and controlled budgets for labor, capital assets, and technological upgrades
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions, and common goals
- Worked with multiple financial parties to resolve conflict and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements
- Liaised with other insurance companies to provide optimal insurance solutions for clients
- Monitored and measured productivity, goal setting and progress of employees to ensure high performance
- Provided feedback to upper management regarding employee performance requirements
- Designed, managed, and implemented various pension plans for employees
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions and select the best insurance packages for their needs.
BANKING OPERATOR
MELLI BANK
09.2001 - 12.2008
- Responsible for handling customer transactions and helping with account related inquiries
- Collected customer feedback and implemented new processes that exceeded customer satisfaction goals
- Created client accounts, managed safety deposit boxes, and helped customers order replacement cheques
- Provided customers with detailed information regarding available account options and their requirements such as minimum balance
- Stored deposit slips, canceled cheques, and managed other documents
- Managed the tills at the start and end of every shift
- Verified customer identification and checked information against legal requirements
- Supervised tellers, offering advice and assistance.
Education
Master of Arts - Banking and Accounting
IRAN BANKING INSTITUTE
01.2007 - 05.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS ACCOUNTING - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND CULTURE
01.2002 - 05.2006
OSLT - undefined
SENECA COLLEGE
180Hours - undefined
TORONTO Canadian Securities Course – CSC - undefined
Canadian Securities Institute
Skills
Customer Service and CareData Entry and AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteProfessional MarketingModern Banking ServicesCapital MarketIndustry and Economic analysis
Financial product knowledge
Portfolio assessment
Banking
Financial services
Teller auditing
Financial advisement
Analytical thinking
Due diligence
Data trending
Financial and operational reporting
Banking operations knowledge
Report preparation
Till counting
Bilingual [English-Farsi]
Customer assistance
Drawer management
Stock market understanding
Investment planning
Timeline
RETAIL ACCOUNTANT CLERK - ADVISOR
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
11.2021 - Current
FINANCIAL ANALYST
MELLI BANK
09.2008 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Banking and Accounting
IRAN BANKING INSTITUTE
01.2007 - 05.2011
BACHELOR OF ARTS ACCOUNTING - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND CULTURE
01.2002 - 05.2006
BANKING OPERATOR
MELLI BANK
09.2001 - 12.2008
OSLT - undefined
SENECA COLLEGE
180Hours - undefined
TORONTO Canadian Securities Course – CSC - undefined
Canadian Securities Institute