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Bhanuja Sookur

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Aspiring chartered professional accountant(CPA) who has a passion for learning and adapting to new challenges. The technical, analytical, and communication skills that I have developed from my personal life, past working experiences, my current job, and university allow me to offer unique perspectives and innovative solutions to complex problems. With a deep understanding of accounting principles and regulations, I am committed to providing exceptional financial insights and support to individuals and businesses.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Technical Credit Analyst

Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2020 - Current
  • Worked closely with an external consulting firm to remediate more than 1500 loans to achieve the financial target of the bank
  • Led initiatives in close collaboration with the mortgage team to achieve project objectives for over 100 loans and assisted clients in choosing the suitable mortgage option
  • Assisted in the preparation and processing of client invoices, ensuring accurate and timely billing
  • Collaborated with an external law firm to initiate legal actions against non-compliant clients, ensuring adherence to agreements
  • Identified and analyzed risk factors of individual customers through an in-depth review of credit histories and financial statements.
  • Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.

Bilingual Financial Services Representative

CI Investments-Assante Wealth Management
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Provide customers/advisors information regarding their registered accounts such as RRIF, RRSPs
  • Assist advisors and clients by proposing solutions to address financial and investment objectives and other financial goals
  • Ensure positive client experience by providing high-quality customer service to new and existing clients
  • Record more than 60 inquiries and reports on Salesforce.

Bilingual Credit Analyst

Millennium 1 Solutions
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Approved or denied more than 100 loans based on financial status and credit histories
  • Generated financial ratios, using computer programs to evaluate customers' financial status
  • Worked with the fraud investigation team to optimize fraud identification through better models and updated trend analyses.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
07.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Minor Innovation

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2024

Business Management-Financial Services - Financial Services And Insurance

Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance Learning
Toronto, Ontario
12.2018

Certification - French Language

Alliance Francaise
Mauritius
12.2014

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • Team collaboration and relationship-building
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Proficient in accounting software: SAP
  • Proficient in financial statement analysis

Languages

English
French

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling: India 2012, Canada 2017, Mauritius 2023, United Kingdom 2024, New York 2024
  • Gastronomy: Favorite restaurant Scaddabush (Italian Restaurant)

Timeline

Bilingual Technical Credit Analyst

Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2020 - Current

Bilingual Financial Services Representative

CI Investments-Assante Wealth Management
03.2020 - 11.2020

Bilingual Credit Analyst

Millennium 1 Solutions
08.2018 - 02.2020

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

McMaster University

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Minor Innovation

McMaster University

Business Management-Financial Services - Financial Services And Insurance

Humber College Institute of Technology And Advance Learning

Certification - French Language

Alliance Francaise
Bhanuja Sookur