Syed Khan
Brampton,ON
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PROPERTY ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Colliers International
Toronto, ON
01.2021 - Current
- Fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to a team of 3 accountants.
- Reviewing and providing value added analysis on Month End Packages, HST Reports, Cash flows, KPI reports and Budgets
- Organizing and preparing of Yearly CAM and Tax billing statements
- Mentoring Accountants with IFRS standards, Analyzing Financial statements and Month End Reporting
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Meeting with Clients on a monthly basis assisting in financial inquiries
- Collaborating with site teams to ensure accurate accounting treatment of various costs
- Ensuring all processes comply with CSAE 3416 standards
- Liaison with Auditors on inquiries for CAM Audits
- Assisting in SOA’s, Off and onboarding of assets including bank closures and follow up inquiries
- Creating monthly working papers for efficient posting of monthly accruals, amortizing of assets and posting of other various expenses
- Adapting new Yardi modules to create efficiencies within the Month End process.
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Manulife Financial and Colliers International
Toronto, ON
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Budgeted annually by analyzing fluctuations and trends year over year
- Prepared and recording monthly recoveries, expenses, revenues and Year end recovery adjustments
- Liaised to Property Managers and Auditors answering inquires on a daily basis
- Analyzed and Reporting on Financial Statements
- Collaborated with various departments in order accurately report financial status according to IFRS
- Trained Peers and Branch teams in budgets, monthly entries, and various reporting.
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
RioCan REIT
Toronto, ON
07.2013 - 11.2017
- Analyzed and Reported on Financial Statements of one of RioCan’s largest commercial portfolios to Asset management
- Budgeted annually with Property Management as well with Asset Management
- Collaborated with Management, Operations and other departments on various analysis reports
- Compiled various data from Financial to non-financial making strategic decisions with site management
- Maintained a vastly growing Fixed asset portfolio
- Presented data in various schedules in order to collaborate with Management in financial decisions
- Prepared and recording Recoveries and CAM expenses (6 months experience).
Education
BBA - Accounting
University of Guelph-Humber
Etobicoke, ON01.2008
Diploma in Business Administration, Specializing in Accounting - Accounting
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brampton, ON01.2006
Skills
- Well versed in Accounting software such as JDE, and Yardi
- Winner of Davis Accounting Faculty Award for highest GPA in graduating class
- Advanced skills in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Schedule development
- Fostering a learning atmosphere with staff
- Ensuring Job satisfaction with employees
Timeline
PROPERTY ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR
Colliers International
01.2021 - Current
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Manulife Financial and Colliers International
11.2017 - 01.2021
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
RioCan REIT
07.2013 - 11.2017
BBA - Accounting
University of Guelph-Humber
Diploma in Business Administration, Specializing in Accounting - Accounting
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning