RIYA TAILOR
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented financial professional with hands-on experience in fund accounting, investment operations, transaction processing, and portfolio analysis, with a strong understanding of financial products and regulatory compliance. Skilled at reconciling accounts, supporting accurate NAV calculations, and collaborating with teams to improve operational efficiency. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging technical and analytical skills to contribute effectively to organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
02.2025 - Current
- Record and reconcile all capital stock transactions, ensuring accurate balances.
- Analyze fund performance, cash flows, and portfolio activity to support internal reporting and investment oversight.
- Prepare, review, and post manual journal entries affecting funds, including fee payments, adjustments, interest, dividend income and other related transactions.
- Review daily trading activity for accuracy prior to entry into the accounting system.
- Investigate and resolve complex reconciliation issues, including cash, positions, corporate actions, trade corrections, and pricing discrepancies, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
- Calculate daily NAVs for mutual funds and ETFs, validating pricing, income, expenses, and corporate actions.
- Collaborate with senior staff to identify and implement adjustments impacting unit pricing while proactively resolving issues and ensuring team deadlines are consistently met.
- Support fund performance and investor reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and client-specific requirements.
Investment Representative (Licensed in Canada and United States)
TD Bank
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Executing trade orders by buying and selling stocks, bonds, treasury bills, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other financial instruments for clients in accordance with compliance procedures and regulations, and monitoring portfolio performance.
- Analyzed market trends, economic data, and news events impacting investment performance while assessing associated risks to inform client investment strategies.
- Developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, forecast financial performance, and assess potential returns.
- Skilled in managing both Registered and Non-Registered accounts, with a thorough understanding of the distinct tax advantages and implications associated with each account type.
- Staying abreast of regulatory changes and implementing necessary measures to maintain compliance.
- Conducted due diligence during onboarding process to collect necessary documentation for non-resident clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Gather and maintain accurate records of clients' tax residency and account information to ensure compliance with FATCA requirements.
- Delivered exceptional customer experience with each client interaction, contributing to improvements in overall service quality by managing inquiries and issues promptly and effectively.
- Completed a broad range of financial transactions, including withdrawals and bill payments, in an accurate and efficient manner.
Sales and Service Specialist and Subject Matter Expert
Nordia (Bell Canada)
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Generated new leads and followed up on existing ones to enhance sales pipeline and support marketing and demand generation campaigns.
- Educated customers about product and service offerings, including policies, limitations, and refund procedures.
- Addressed customer inquiries related to television, internet, mobility, and telephone products.
- Assisted senior leadership in achieving team objectives, contributing to increased revenue, volume, and profitability.
- Provided credit decision recommendations to management and negotiated repayment plans with delinquent customers.
- Supervised and provided guidance to junior team members and new trainees.
Staff Accountant
Varma & Associates
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements for clients, which include balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, as well as supplementary notes and disclosures.
- Oversaw daily transactions for numerous clients, generating invoices, inputting data, reconciling bank statements, and managing payments to ensure accurate financial records.
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities, processing a significant volume of invoices to maintain cash flow.
- Conducted thorough account audits, identified discrepancies in records, and implemented frameworks to enhance data entry accuracy, improving overall financial integrity.
- Manage client consultations, general administrative tasks, and office duties through effective scheduling and coordination.
Education
Post Graduate Certification - Global Operation Management
Seneca College
Toronto, ON, Canada06-2020
Post Graduate Certification - Professional Accounting Practice
Seneca College
Toronto, ON, Canada04-2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Finance and Auditing
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, MH, India06-2016
Skills
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving, with the ability to make well-thought-out decisions
- Proficient in using Microsoft outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Advanced Excel
- Detail-oriented, efficient, and highly organized professional
- Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Risk and variance analysis
Certification
- Excel for Accounting, LinkedIn, 10/01/24
- The Fund Accountant, Get Desk Ready in 5 Hours, Udemy, 10/01/24
- Accounting for a Company's Stock and Dividend Transactions, LinkedIn, 10/01/24
- Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365), LinkedIn, 09/01/24
- Microsoft Excel, Beginner to Advanced, Udemy, 08/01/24
- Completion Canadian Practice handbook, Canadian Securities Institute, ON, Canada, 05/01/23
- Completion of Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Securities Institute, ON, Canada, 08/01/22
Timeline
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
02.2025 - Current
Investment Representative (Licensed in Canada and United States)
TD Bank
11.2022 - 02.2025
Sales and Service Specialist and Subject Matter Expert
Nordia (Bell Canada)
11.2020 - 06.2022
Staff Accountant
Varma & Associates
08.2015 - 08.2017
Post Graduate Certification - Global Operation Management
Seneca College
Post Graduate Certification - Professional Accounting Practice
Seneca College
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Finance and Auditing
University of Mumbai