Hizqeel Abro
Halifax,NS
Summary
Dynamic Senior Fund Accountant with extensive experience at Peerage Capital, excelling in NAV reporting and complex reconciliations. Proven track record in enhancing financial reporting processes and leveraging advanced Excel for data analytics. Strong leadership skills foster collaboration, driving strategic decisions and optimizing capital activity management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fund Accountant
Peerage Capital
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw comprehensive fund operations and entity structuring for an expanding investment portfolio.
- Managed all capital activities, including investor contributions and distributions, ensuring precise tracking.
- Executed Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting and financial statement preparation for multiple fund entities.
- Monitored portfolio performance and provided strategic data to leadership for informed decision-making.
Senior Accountant
Global Plas Inc.
Vaughan, Canada
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Executed complex bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, swiftly resolving discrepancies to enhance cash flow accuracy.
- Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable/Receivable and Payroll processing, ensuring compliance and timely month-end reporting.
- Automated management reporting through Excel dashboards, increasing accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed and maintained annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly rolling forecasts to streamline budgeting processes.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses of actual financial results against forecasts, identifying trends and cost drivers for senior management.
- Created Excel-based dashboards and financial models to facilitate strategic decision-making and track key performance indicators.
Senior Accountant
Brookfield Renewable
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Led month-end and quarter-end financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and ASPE standards.
- Prepared financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to IFRS guidelines.
- Conducted detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data, including the preparation of variance analysis reports for senior management.
- Played a pivotal role in improving the financial reporting process by leveraging OneStream and other financial tools.
- Preparation of comprehensive accounting schedules that support ledger balances, facilitates efficient financial analysis.
- Contract
Senior Accountant
AGT Partners LLP
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed complex full-cycle accounting processes for over 80 bank accounts, ensuring precise reconciliation and compliance.
- Prepared financial statements and performed monthly ledger close processes with detailed variance analysis.
- Prepared financial statements and performed monthly ledger close processes with detailed variance analysis.
- Created dynamic financial models and conducted valuations to support startups in fundraising efforts.
- Played a key role in monthly ledger close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepared profit & loss statements segmented by business units and conducted financial analyses to identify trends.
- During the annual audit process, providing detailed schedules and insights.
Senior Associate
KPMG
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and executed detailed audit plans, including risk assessments and internal control evaluations, to identify financial discrepancies and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline audit processes, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Analyzed complex financial statements and prepared detailed reports, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Mentored and trained junior associates, enhancing team productivity and ensuring compliance with firm and industry best practices.
Education
ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Equivalent to CPA, CGA
Bachelor's in commerce -
S.A.L.U Khairpur
Canadian Securities Course -
IFIC
Skills
- Month-End Close
- Financial Reporting and Review
- Net Asset Value
- ASPE
- CIRO
- Variance Analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Audit Preparation
- External Stakeholder Liaison
- Dashboard Creation
- Complex Reconciliation
- Financial Modeling
- Data Analytic
- OneStream
- SAGE300
- Case Ware
- NAV reporting
- capital activity management
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
Projects
Fintech & Banking Research, Authored a comprehensive study on fintech disruption and regulatory impact.
Extracurricular Activities
Actively participate in sports, including cricket and badminton, which have helped me develop teamwork, strategic thinking, and resilience. I regularly play in local leagues and tournaments, where I enjoy the challenge of competition and the camaraderie of team sports.
Timeline
Senior Fund Accountant
Peerage Capital
08.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
Global Plas Inc.
04.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Accountant
Brookfield Renewable
05.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Accountant
AGT Partners LLP
01.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Associate
KPMG
02.2020 - 01.2022
ACCA-Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Equivalent to CPA, CGA
Bachelor's in commerce -
S.A.L.U Khairpur
Canadian Securities Course -
IFIC