SHAMMAZ HAMID, ACCA

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst

NORTHLAND POWER

Toronto, CANADA

12.2022 - Current

Review significant business contracts to assess the resulting accounting treatment and related financial reporting implications.
Research and prepare technical accounting memorandums and position papers.
Review significant contracts to assess the resulting accounting treatment and related financial reporting implications.
Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly group financial statements and related disclosure notes.
Coordinate with global Northland team to collect financial information needed for consolidated notes to the financial statements.
Prepare sub-consolidations and related cash flows statements on a quarterly basis to assist in the finalization of group consolidation and cash flow models.
Identify opportunities to bring in efficiencies to the existing financial reporting process through the use of technology and elimination of redundancies to enhance the quality of consolidated financial information.
Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
Bolstered annual revenue through identification of undeveloped and untapped revenue streams.
Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
Evaluated financial performance of investments, acquisitions and other business opportunities to provide strategic recommendations.
Determined pricing, margins and risk factors for active and proposed projects.

Senior Accountant

GRANT THORNTON

Toronto, CANADA

12.2021 - 11.2022

Planning, preparing and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
Identify accounting issues, propose audit adjustments and prepare reports for management.
Planning fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs.
Working closely with audit clients and providing consistently exceptional client service.
Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns for small and medium sized enterprises.
Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.

Senior Consultant

KPMG

Toronto, CANADA

04.2021 - 11.2021

Executing the delivery of accounting advisory engagements under IFRS and take ownership of the engagements from initiation to completion.
Remaining current on applicable and evolving financial reporting standards and securities and regulatory requirements and developing accounting/business issues.
Assisted clients with evaluating the requirements of accounting, reporting and disclosure standards, preparing supporting analyses, including drafting reports and presentations, and analyzing differences between different accounting frameworks.
Develop fit-for-purpose business solutions for clients through obtaining understanding of clients' preferences and business constraints.
Work with broader KPMG advisory teams including Management Consulting, Risk Consulting and Deal Advisory, in support of process/control redesign and advising on other business implications to clients when assessing the impact of accounting change.

Staff Accountant

ERNST & YOUNG

Toronto, CANADA

07.2018 - 08.2020

Contribute to assurance engagements by leading audit fieldwork and executing the work plan.
Demonstrate understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and applying them to client situations.
Direct daily fieldwork, inform supervisors of the engagement status and manage staff performance.
Assist in preparing reports, memorandums and key audit documentation.
Provide training to junior team members, conduct performance reviews & provide active feedback for performance improvement.
Use technology to continually develop, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
Document procedures, compile audit evidence and archive engagements on a timely basis.
Conduct in depth substantive and control testing on client business to assess the efficiency of controls.
Document procedures, compile audit evidence and archive engagements on a timely basis.
Review financial statements, notes to financial statements and relevant disclosures for engagement executives.

Audit Associate

ERNST & YOUNG

Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA

11.2015 - 07.2018

Participate in assurance engagements, conducting audit fieldwork and executing the work plan.
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support and maintain communication with relevant stakeholders.
Assist in preparing reports, audit schedules, memorandums and technical papers.
Identify accounting issues, document system deficiencies and escalate issues to management.
Conduct in depth substantive and control testing to assess the efficiency of controls.
Document audit procedures, compile audit evidence and archive engagements on a timely basis.
Prepare financial statements, notes and relevant disclosures for review of senior management.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Accountant

Senior Consultant

Staff Accountant

Audit Associate

Education

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Accounting

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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