Tapas Das
Regina,SK
Summary
Highly skilled Research Officer with comprehensive background in conducting and analyzing complex investigative research. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to interpret data, and proficient use of financial and statistical software for sophisticated research design. Notable contributions include development of innovative research methodologies that significantly improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Officer
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted research to develop innovative solutions for incentives, bursaries, and grants, which include administration, procedures, policy, analysis, development, and implementation; identification of issues or concerns; recommendations; best practices; innovative ideas; and tracking existing strategies.
- Conduct surveys and jurisdictional scanning. Prepares briefing notes, cabinet decision items, charts, and reports.
- Support the development of policy recommendations on initiatives surrounding recruitment and retention, as well as other workforce planning, and other health-related issues.
- Designs surveys, questionnaires, and other instruments for use in research studies.
- Review, analyze, and monitor the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring deadlines, compliance, completeness, and accuracy, etc.
- Conduct research and consultations to identify risks, and continue improvement effort, support commitments, and emerging priorities.
- Review, analyze, and audit financial statements, activities, performance, and trends.
- Prepares reports, presents budget pressure, budget forecast, budget variance, and budget actuals.
- Timely monitor application inflow and outflow, deadlines, etc.
- Conducts data integrity audit.
- Analyze financial reports, find issues, budget pressures, identify and address financial errors, and confirm the accuracy of reports and data.
- Help with year-end financial procedures.
- Prepares periodic financial reports, and reconciles.
- Updates the weekly 'HHR Action Plan Report' for the use of senior officials within the Ministry.
- Work, support, and collaborate with various stakeholders, i.e. SIAST, universities, health authorities, etc.
- Support and collaborate with the Ministry's annual budget procedures.
- Identify problems, analyze and address solutions.
Training Allowance Financial Consultant
Training Allowance Financial Consultant
Regina, Saskatchewan
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Reviewing, verifying, and managing Allowance applications.
- Interpreting policies, process, and application criteria to the Apprentices.
- Ensuring all validations were completed within established timelines.
- Auditing the cash payments.
- Review, verify, reconcile Daily Payments/Deposit summary report.
- Performing data entry of validated information into the database system.
- Identifying discrepancies in records and taking corrective action to reconcile them.
- Analyzing financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other transactions for validity.
- Assisted with audits by providing relevant documentation as needed.
- Suggested updates to software to improve usability, function, and performance of products.
Training and Assessment Consultant
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade certification Commission
Regina, Saskatchewan
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted thorough assessments of applications from apprentices
- Aided employers and apprentices with MyATC registration
- Evaluated applicant eligibility based on current guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Guided apprentices through application approval process
- Organized training sessions for apprentices
- Approved training allowance requests
- Reviewed and prepared technical training transcripts
- Monitored and updated apprentice data regularly
Revenue Auditor & CSR
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Performed detailed reviews of financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Audited Ministry Revenue returns for accuracy
- Reconciled account balances between multiple systems and databases to ensure data integrity.
- Monitored daily cash flow activities to detect any irregularities or suspicious activity.
- Assessed the effectiveness of existing accounting processes and procedures for efficiency improvements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews.
- Provided training on revenue recognition principles to new staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions.
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Reviewed company financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Resolved discrepancies and prepared adjustments to correct errors
Employer Relations Officer
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Delivered direct support to Saskatchewan employers seeking foreign workers
- Facilitated seamless submission for online applications
- Evaluated contracts, occupations, and wages offered
- Engaged with various stakeholders regularly.
- Deliver information orally and in writing to diverse audiences
- Analyze relevant data, trends, and opportunities.
- Reviewed employer job applications for foreign worker approvals and wage validation based on extensive research sources.
Information Verification Clerk
Government of Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan
04.2012 - 07.2012
- Verifying and assessing data to ensure data is complete and correct.
- Entered data into the database and reviewing data for accuracy and completeness.
- Answered inquiries from customers regarding their verification status or process details.
- Provided guidance on best practices for document submission and processing procedures.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve customer issues related to verification processes.
- Maintaining application/file management and inventory control of all applications.
Education
Diploma in Accounting
SIAST
Moose Jaw, SK04-2016
Bachelor of Education
National University
Bangladesh12-2007
Master of Arts - English Literautre
National University
Bangladesh12-1995
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Dhaka University
Bangladesh12-1994
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Interpretation
- Trend Analysis
- Statistical modeling
- Policy analysis
- Research design
- Quantitative Research
- Research proposals
- Qualitative Research
- Interviewing skills
- Literature review
- Data Audit
- Data management
Affiliations
Love music, poetry, theatre and enjoy writing
Timeline
Research Officer
Government of Saskatchewan
07.2023 - Current
Training Allowance Financial Consultant
Training Allowance Financial Consultant
04.2021 - 07.2023
Training and Assessment Consultant
Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade certification Commission
04.2021 - 10.2021
Revenue Auditor & CSR
Government of Saskatchewan
01.2016 - 10.2021
Employer Relations Officer
Government of Saskatchewan
07.2012 - 12.2015
Information Verification Clerk
Government of Saskatchewan
04.2012 - 07.2012
Diploma in Accounting
SIAST
Bachelor of Education
National University
Master of Arts - English Literautre
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Dhaka University
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