Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards Certificates
Skills And Core Competencies
Volunteer Experience
References
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Fahim Darsot

Cambridge,ON

Summary

Detailed Accountant with 7 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing financial activity. Polished in tax preparation, spreadsheet creation, report preparation and data analysis. Quick and accurate to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Technician- SR&ED- Specialty Tax

MNP LLP
Waterloo, ON
01.2019 - Current
  • Prepare excel spreadsheets to summarize financial and project information for input into corporate tax returns for Scientific research and experimental development claims
  • Communicate with clients and government agencies to address client tax compliance issues, follow up on claims filed, and respond to requests for information as well as, prepare packages/responses to CRA
  • Learn and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act, related legislation, and SR&ED Tax Policy as needed
  • Support managers / partners with: review and manage upcoming deadlines and work requirements with team; manage the flow of work to the team / clients such as documents for review/signature, invoicing, support new template development, assist in the creation of presentations and e-filing tax returns with CRA
  • Work jointly with top SR&ED leaders and technical / financial prepares to complete files and engagements and contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work process.

Accounting Associate

Union Benefits Plans Services Limited
Waterloo, ON
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintain various financial spreadsheets designed to record and monitor financial information relating to the trust funds
  • Perform banking duties, including printing and importing of cheque’s; sending transaction data files to the bank; using our proprietary contractor remittance/data collection tool
  • Assist with entry and posting of monthly journal entries to record financial activity and related general ledger account reconciliations
  • Generate monthly account receivable statements and balance accounts receivable report to general ledger
  • Work collaboratively with other departments at the Company’s main Waterloo office and regional Halifax office to ensure financial information accuracy.

Accounting Assistant

BWXT Technologies
Cambridge, ON
02.2014 - 09.2014
  • Provided timely assistance to Engineers and Financial Managers with confidential tasks
  • Managed financial statements and coordinated all financial documents systematically
  • Organized confidential files according to specific requirements and maintained them in the company safe room.

Education

Business Administration-Accounting -

Conestoga College
04.2017

Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) -

Yorkville University

Skills

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Budget Preparation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cost Accounting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Auditing Procedures
  • Financial Planning
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Report Preparation
  • Tax Preparation
  • Credit Analysis
  • Fund Accounting
  • Technology Integration
  • Budget Analysis
  • Payment Reconciliation

Awards Certificates

  • House of Commons – Emblem of the Platinum Jubilee, created for this occasion by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, features the Royal Crown and the Royal Cypher (EIIR) as personal symbols representing the Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Canada Revenue Agency – Certificate of Tax Preparation Excellence from CRA

Skills And Core Competencies

  • Records Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • IFRS, US GAAP
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Client Focus
  • Documentary Credit
  • Time Management
  • Profitability and Cost Analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • Microsoft Office / Excel
  • Tax Softwares & Programs
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Volunteer Experience

  • Executive Committee Member, Cambridge Muslim Society, Cambridge, ON, 03/2019, 03/2021, Orchestrated strategic planning initiatives in the capacity of an Executive Team Leader volunteer for a non-profit organization., Implemented innovative strategies to streamline volunteer recruitment processes, resulting in a 20% increase in volunteer participation., Established partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, expanding the non-profit's reach and resources., Successfully managed budgets and allocated funds effectively, maximizing the impact of limited resources on program outcomes.
  • Tax Preparer, Canada Revenue Agency, Kitchener, Ontario, 02/2017, 04/2019, Prepared tax returns according to Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, ensuring accuracy., Assisted clients with tax inquiries, explaining tax laws and procedures clearly., Worked with a team to solve complex tax issues and optimize tax strategies for clients.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accounting Technician- SR&ED- Specialty Tax

MNP LLP
01.2019 - Current

Accounting Associate

Union Benefits Plans Services Limited
05.2017 - 01.2019

Accounting Assistant

BWXT Technologies
02.2014 - 09.2014

Business Administration-Accounting -

Conestoga College

Bachelor's of Business Administration (BBA) -

Yorkville University
Fahim Darsot