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Kevin Topsy

Senior Programs Officer
New Westminster,BC

Summary

Resourceful, enthusiastic, and hard-working individual who has a keen interest in Sciences, Accounting and Analysis. Experienced and knowledgeable accountant who has the ability to push boundaries and surpass expectations.

  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong financial and mathematical acumen.
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills. People-person and able to deal effectively at all levels.
  • Excellent time-management skills and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Quick learner, goal-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
  • Versatile and all-rounded employee able to adapt effectively in different work situations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Programs Officer

Canada Revenue Agency
Ottawa, Ontario
10.2021 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Worked with regions across Canada to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications tools.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Business Intelligence Officer

Canada Revenue Agency
Surrey, British Columbia
06.2014 - 09.2022

AU03 Analyst – April 01, 2019, to November 30, 2020, May 29, 2021, to Present

AU02 Screener/Analyst – November 25, 2016, to March 31, 2019

AU01 Screener – June 18, 2014, to November 24, 2016

  • Utilized risk assessment systems, analytical review, and other relevant screening techniques to select files that fit within strategies in program business/work plans of local TSOs ranging from SP04 to AU02 level
  • Conducted data analysis and reporting from various data sources using Pivot Tables, and VBA macros. Various macros with several uses were created
  • Identified and screened files on a regional basis, in accordance with program plans, for auditors of equivalent or lower level using risk assessment methodologies
  • Manipulated large datasets using computer software, e.g., Excel
  • Briefed research/report findings to team leaders
  • Researched, analyzed, and evaluated large volume of information from returns, rebates, refunds, other requests, leads, referrals, industry profiles, jurisprudence or other internal and external sources in order to identify issues and/or areas having highest potential risk of non-compliance
  • Identified key risk indicators and risk assessment issues, problems and concerns relating to legislation, practices, approaches, and tax planning strategies in the development of audit workload. Communicates identified business intelligence to team leader for further discussion with HQ
  • Conducted research and analysis of economic activity, emerging issues, taxpayer compliance, sector profiles, legislation, and regulations to develop regional workload strategies and relaying the information to TLs

Auditor

Canada Revenue Agency
Vancouver, BC
11.2011 - 05.2014

Senior Accountant

Blueshore Credit Union
North Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2010 - 11.2011

Controller

Herblex Enterprises Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia
09.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Financial Accountant

Raymond James Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2007 - 08.2008

Accounts Payable Associate

Raymond James Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2007 - 10.2007

Assistant to the Controller

A&R Metals
Richmond, British Columbia
11.2005 - 11.2005

Quality Assurance Tester

Electronic Arts Canada
Burnaby, British Columbia
09.2004 - 05.2005

Tutor

Vancouver Career College
Surrey, British Columbia
01.2004 - 09.2004

Education

Designation - Accounting

CPA, CGA
British Columbia
06.2004 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
09.1998 - 06.2004

Extended Minor - French

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
09.1998 - 06.2004

Skills

    Analytical thinking and planning

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Accomplishments

    BIQA Director’s Award, CRA

    Creativity and Innovation, 2019

    French Writing Contest, NVCC, CRA

    2nd Prize, 2019

Software

MS EXCEL

MS Suite, SQL, VBA, COGNOS

Interests

Guitar

Martial Arts

Drawing

Designing

Timeline

Senior Programs Officer

Canada Revenue Agency
10.2021 - Current

Business Intelligence Officer

Canada Revenue Agency
06.2014 - 09.2022

Auditor

Canada Revenue Agency
11.2011 - 05.2014

Senior Accountant

Blueshore Credit Union
07.2010 - 11.2011

Controller

Herblex Enterprises Ltd.
09.2008 - 07.2010

Senior Financial Accountant

Raymond James Ltd.
11.2007 - 08.2008

Accounts Payable Associate

Raymond James Ltd.
02.2007 - 10.2007

Assistant to the Controller

A&R Metals
11.2005 - 11.2005

Quality Assurance Tester

Electronic Arts Canada
09.2004 - 05.2005

Designation - Accounting

CPA, CGA
06.2004 - 12.2011

Tutor

Vancouver Career College
01.2004 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

Simon Fraser University
09.1998 - 06.2004

Extended Minor - French

Simon Fraser University
09.1998 - 06.2004
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