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JAMES JACOB

Calgary,Canada

Summary

A highly motivated and team-oriented professional with a strong background in leadership, problem-solving, and resilience. Experienced in managing teams, fostering collaboration, and making strategic decisions in high-pressure environments. Passionate about serving the community and maintaining peak physical fitness through hiking, weightlifting, and competitive sports. Skilled in clear communication and fluent in English, Tagalog, and Bikol, ensuring strong teamwork and public interaction. Committed to safety, efficiency, and high-performance standards in every role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate, Audit and Assurance

PwC
Calgary
01.2023 - Current
  • Conduct audits for various clients across industries, ensuring compliance with IFRS and ASPE reporting standards
  • Plan and execute audit procedures, including risk assessments, financial statement analysis, and internal control testing
  • Managed and coached team members, fostering a collaborative environment with both the Calgary team and the offshore team in India
  • Worked on a variety of clients in the manufacturing, safety device, and oil and gas industries
  • Managed client and team interactions, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution
  • Held daily meetings with the offshore team and engagement team to align on progress, address challenges, and ensure deliverables were met on time
  • Ensured the team reached deadlines and provided support to team members as needed to facilitate efficiency and high-quality work
  • Provided structured training, mentoring, and performance feedback to junior staff, utilizing effective coaching techniques to enhance their technical proficiency and professional development

Finance Summer Intern

Shaw Communications Inc.
Calgary
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in drafting and reviewing public filings related to quarterly and year-to-date 2021 results including the condensed consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and press releases
  • Assisted in the scanning and review of historical minute books of legal entities identified for dissolution to simplify the organizational structure
  • Trusted with exposure to and maintaining security over confidential files
  • Analyzed, researched, and summarized competitors' most recent risk factor disclosures in public filings and presented findings to senior Finance leaders
  • Gained experience working in a hybrid setting by working online and in-office

Sort Center Warehouse Worker

Amazon Sort Center
Calgary
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Processed up to 20,000 packages by scanning, sorting, and palletizing according to warehouse/shipping destinations ensuring delivery timelines are met
  • Collaborated with a team of 100 employees across 4 designated areas to ensure smooth processing
  • Trained 10 new hires by providing instructions on how to properly build pallets, package items, and how to use the scanner for different objectives
  • Handled up to 100 package issues per week by resolving leakage, damages, and incorrect warehouse location tags

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2022

Skills

  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Physical and mental resilience
  • Communication and public interaction
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Situational awareness

Outside Interests

  • Avid hiker, regularly exploring difficult trails with a close-knit group, emphasizing teamwork, endurance, and problem-solving in challenging conditions.
  • Part of a hobby photography group, capturing landscapes and action shots, showcasing patience, attention to detail, and creativity.
  • Passionate about physical fitness, engaging in weightlifting and snowboarding to maintain peak performance.
  • Played competitive basketball for 7 years as a point guard, High School finalists 3 years in a row.

Timeline

Senior Associate, Audit and Assurance

PwC
01.2023 - Current

Finance Summer Intern

Shaw Communications Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2021

Sort Center Warehouse Worker

Amazon Sort Center
09.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Calgary

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