Jaffer Khaki-CPA, CMA
BURNABY,B.C.
Summary
Accomplished Executive with demonstrated ability to provide solutions and deliver mission-critical results. A proactive and positive leader who partners with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Kawaste Economic Development Corpn.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- 8Managing the Finance department of 8 entities Marine Transportation, logging industry, Hotel, Bar and Grill, Tourism, Construction Cold storage, and property management
- Management of day transaction accounting and mentoring and supervision of the finance team of 8
- Preparing working paper files for the external accountant for multiple operating business units
- General ledger, sub-ledger reconciliations, and various month-end schedules
- Day to Day Cash flow management
- Preparation of Monthly reporting package including variance analysis in time for the board
- Monthly and year-end tax compliance GST, PST, MRDT filings, Payroll etc.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting the company and counseled executive leaders on theimpact contracts would have on company operations
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates, and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows
- Collaborated with the executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts, and all financial reporting and analysis
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development
Financial Controller
Shearwater Resort Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Preparing working paper files for the external accountant for multiple operating business units
- General ledger, sub ledgers reconciliations and various month end schedules
- Cash flow management
- Monthly reporting package including variance analysis for the Board Meeting
- Monthly and year-end tax compliance GST, PST, MRDT filings, Payroll etc
- Management of day transaction accounting and mentoring and supervision of the finance team 4.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 225 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures
- Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance
Financial Consultant
RST Instruments Inc
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Month-end Journal Entries for 8 Canadian Entities
- General ledger, sub-ledger reconciliations, and various month-end schedules
- Onboarding a newly acquired entity in Switzerland and unifying the Chart of Accounts and accounting structure to align with the Canadian entities.
Professional Service Provider
Small Business BC
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Reviewed the Business Recovery Plans of Small Businesses based out of BC in order for them to be successful in obtaining the Business Recovery Grant from the Ministry of Finance
- Successfully reviewed 19 Business Recovery Plans of Small and medium-sized businesses which enabled them to obtain Business Recovery Grants.
Financial Consultant
Clear Point Health Networks Inc
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Recorded acquisition entries including assets, liabilities, and Goodwill
- Unified month-end close process across all legal entities
- Performed all reconciliations in Sage
- Software: Sage 300, ERP, Excel
- Analyzed thefinancial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals
Corporate Controller
M&T ENTERPRISE LTD
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervisor for all staff – supervising AP, AR., Month-end reports
- Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports
- Monitored major capital research and development projects
- Software: ACCPAC, Sage 300
Corporate Controller
COMMERX CORPORATION
08.2014 - 12.2015
- The main duty of the company was to act as consultants to telecoms - The company ended up downsizing
- Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports
- Monitored major capital research and development projects
- Transitioned the credit and collection department to a customer-focused mentality and developed operational procedures
- In charge of the US GAAP
- Software: ACCPAC, Sage 300
Corporate Controller
AIR TINDI
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed all accounting functions for scheduled and charter flights as well as air ambulance service with six subsidiaries with annual revenues of $70M
- Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports
- Point of contact for external auditors for pre and post audit.
Consultant
ROBERT HALF INC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Worked in several Short Contract roles, most notably at AECOM for 15 months
- Provided month-end financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, Cash flow management, various GL, and other reconciliations.
Senior Accountant
SAMONA INTERNATIONAL INC.
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Managed all accounting functions for Wholesale, Retail and Distribution privately owned with annual revenues of $35 M and 4 subsidiaries
- Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports, Bank, Credit Card and GL reconciliations.
Controller
METLEX INDUSTRIES LTD.
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed all accounting functions for a group of 4 companies including manufacturing of Heavy-duty Chemicals and packaging papers
- Prepared and analyzed monthly operating statements and internal financial reports
- Point of contact for year-end audit – pre-as well as post-audit, consolidation of financial reporting
- Monitored major capital research and development projects.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports
Education
M.COM - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai India
MumbaiSkills
- Task Prioritization
- Financial Policy Development
- Analytical Skills
- Reliability
- Financial statements expert
- Cost accounting
- Consolidation Accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Preparation
- Variance Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Trend Analysis
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- Tax Compliance
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- CPA, CMA – Chartered Professional Accountant of Canada – 2008
- FCA- Chartered Accountants of India
- M.Com (Hons)- University of Mumbai – India
Temporary Contracts
- Clear point Health Network Inc., Vancouver, Financial Consultant, 09/2018, 10/2020
- Quality Airport Hotel South Inc., Vancouver, Financial Controller, 02/2020, 06/2020
- Lakelse Air Inc./ Universal Helicopters Inc., Terrace, BC, Financial Controller, 09/2019, 12/2019
- Industra Construction Inc., Surrey, Financial Consultant, 08/2019, 09/2019
- Whistler Water Inc., Burnaby, Financial Consultant, 04/2019, 06/2019
- Invictus Inc., Vancouver, Financial Controller, 02/2019, 03/2019
- NTI Inc., Vancouver, Director of Finance, 12/2018, 02/2019
- AlgeCal Inc., Vancouver, Financial Controller, 09/2018, 11/2018
Timeline
Financial Controller
Kawaste Economic Development Corpn.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Financial Controller
Shearwater Resort Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Financial Consultant
RST Instruments Inc
10.2021 - 12.2021
Professional Service Provider
Small Business BC
09.2020 - 10.2021
Financial Consultant
Clear Point Health Networks Inc
07.2020 - 10.2020
Corporate Controller
M&T ENTERPRISE LTD
06.2016 - 08.2018
Corporate Controller
COMMERX CORPORATION
08.2014 - 12.2015
Corporate Controller
AIR TINDI
01.2009 - 01.2014
Consultant
ROBERT HALF INC
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Accountant
SAMONA INTERNATIONAL INC.
01.2004 - 01.2007
Controller
METLEX INDUSTRIES LTD.
01.2000 - 01.2004
M.COM - Accounting And Finance
University of Mumbai India