Harpreet Malhi, CPA
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated and seasoned tax professional with over a decade of comprehensive experience in tax preparation, planning, and compliance. Proven track record of delivering strategic tax solutions to individuals and businesses across various industries. Adept at navigating complex tax regulations and legislation to optimize clients' financial positions while ensuring full compliance.
Strong analytical skills combined with meticulous attention to detail enable accurate assessment of tax liabilities and identification of opportunities for tax savings. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities facilitate productive client relationships and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Committed to staying abreast of emerging tax laws and industry trends to provide clients with proactive and insightful guidance. Seeking to leverage expertise and expertise to drive continued success in optimizing tax outcomes for businesses.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Manager
Mars Canada Inc
11.2022 - Current
- Compile and prepare Corporate Tax Returns for various entities
- Lead all Canadian Tax functions for global company
- Support junior staff in various queries and professional development
- Review Sales tax returns for various entities prepared by Analyst
- Lead process and tax procedures improvements in department to increase efficiencies
- Lead Canadian Income Tax and Sales Tax Audits
- Construct various memos in relation to tax implication on account transactions
- Develop quarterly provisions and monthly continuities
- Review and file NR4s
- Review withholding tax summaries
- Prepare Quarterly variance analysis and support global tax teams
- Review and maintain acquisition files and understand Canadian tax issues in conjunction with external advisors
- Research various tax topics and prepares memos
- FIN48 review for US GAAP purposes
- Maintain and support CBSA transactions in Canada
- Assist with Transfer pricing methodology reporting for Canada for various entities
- Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
- Ongoing application and transference of tax knowledge to enhance outcomes, quality and infrastructure of internal processes and systems.
Tax Manager
Recipe Unlimited Corporation (Formerly Cara Operations Limited)
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Compile and prepare Corporate Tax Returns for various entities
- Lead Tax due diligence on acquisition
- Support Payroll department and Finance lead with Compensation analysis and STIP/ RSU tax consequences
- Review Sales tax returns for various entities prepared by Sr
- Analyst
- Lead process and tax procedures improvements in department to increase efficiencies
- Create and prepare various working papers to support adjustments pertaining to Income Tax and Sales Tax Audit
- Cross Departmental process changes to advance efficiencies across tax related functions (A/R & A/P)
- Prepare 1099 for various contractors providing services in Canada
- Construct various memos in relation to tax implication on account transactions
- Develop quarterly provisions and monthly continuities
- Review regulation 105 working papers
- Research various tax topics and prepares memos
- Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
- Ongoing application and transference of tax knowledge to enhance outcomes, quality and infrastructure of internal processes and systems.
Senior Tax Analyst
Recipe Unlimited Corporation (Formerly Cara Operations Limited)
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Compile and prepare Corporate Tax Returns for various entities
- Review Sales tax returns for various entities prepared by Junior Analyst
- Improve process and improve tax procedures in department to increase efficiencies
- Create and prepare various working papers to support adjustments pertaining to Income Tax and Sales Tax Audit
- Ensure Tax templates for various departments (A/R & A/P) are up to date based on new legislation
- Prepare T4A-NR, NR4 for various entities and applicable working papers
- Prepare 1099 for various contractors providing services in Canada
- Assemble Trust returns and applicable working papers
- Construct various memos in relation to tax implication on account transactions
- Develop quarterly provisions and monthly continuities
- Review regulation 105 working papers
- Research various tax topics and prepares memos
- Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
- Ongoing application and transference of tax knowledge to enhance outcomes, quality and infrastructure of internal processes and systems.
Senior Tax Associate
Collins Barrow Toronto LLP
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Review and provide guidance to junior and senior staff regarding tax queries
- Review corporate and personal tax returns prepared by junior staff
- Create strategic plans with senior management to provide clients with alternatives and tax savings
- Instrumental in informing IT program development to create efficient and effective client and workload tracking systems
- Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
- Voluntary disclosure regarding corporate income tax
- Administered tax planning memos in collaboration with senior manager
- Facilitate, prepare, and analyze Notice of Objections
- Produce notice to readers and financial statement preparations
- Prepare corporate tax, personal tax, trust, T4/T4A/T4A-NR, NR4, HST, and Partnership returns T5013.
Education
CICA GST/HST In-Depth 1 & 2 -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario01.2022
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario03.2019
CICA In-Depth Tax – Level 1 - 3 -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Toronto, Ontairo01.2018
Honors Bachelor of Commerce -
Seneca College, Toronto, ON
Toronto, Ontario06.2012
Skills
International Tax Knowledge
Tax Research Abilities
Tax Process Improvement
Tax Compliance Expertise
Tax Software Mastery
Tax Controversy Resolution
Tax Audit Defense
Financial Reporting Acumen
Tax Mergers and Acquisitions
Tax Thought Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Additional Information
Sikhs Serving Canada Association (Poverty)
Board Member - November 2023
Laadliyan (Women Empowerment)
Board Member - July 2023
Timeline
Tax Manager
Mars Canada Inc
11.2022 - Current
Tax Manager
Recipe Unlimited Corporation (Formerly Cara Operations Limited)
01.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Tax Analyst
Recipe Unlimited Corporation (Formerly Cara Operations Limited)
06.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Tax Associate
Collins Barrow Toronto LLP
10.2015 - 01.2018
CICA GST/HST In-Depth 1 & 2 -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
CICA In-Depth Tax – Level 1 - 3 -
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Honors Bachelor of Commerce -
Seneca College, Toronto, ON
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