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Leadership Experience
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Extracurricular Activities
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Tarnia Murali

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant Intern

KPMG Professional Services
01.2024 - Current

Staff accountant worked within enterprise audit at the Ottawa office. Focus on non-profit organizations.

  • Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
  • Enhanced internal controls through regular audits and reviews, identifying areas for improvement.
  • Encouraged client communication and engagement
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.

Co-President of UW ACE Chapter

University of Waterloo Collegiate DECA
09.2023 - Current
  • In charge of developing and maintaining strong partnerships, such as with EY, and took part in a collaboration with EY Ripples
  • Prepare delegates for accounting and finance case competitions through one-on-one financial accounting workshops
  • Managed team by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Host and led valuable networking sessions with public accounting firms (EY)
  • Hired and managed team

Staff Accountant Intern

KPMG Professional Services
01.2023 - 04.2023

Staff accountant worked within enterprise audit at the Ottawa office. Focus on non-profit organizations.

  • Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts.
  • Enhanced internal controls through regular audits and reviews, identifying areas for improvement.


Financial Analyst

Department Of National Defence
05.2022 - 08.2022

Worked with L1 Comptroller group/Corporate Secretary, part of ADM Fin.

  • Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on financial trends
  • Performed financial and budget analyses relevant to Payroll

Cashier, Kitchen Worker

Dairy Queen (DQ) Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Honed sales abilities by upselling customers at the point of sale to purchase additional high-margin products resulting in the highest profit margin amongst cashiers
  • Gained crucial sales experience and communication skills upfront from dealing with customers
  • Adapted working in a high-paced environment in the kitchen department.

Education

Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School
Ottawa, Ontario

Candidate for Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (Honours, Co-op) -

University of Waterloo
01.2026

Skills

  • Auditing
  • Client communication
  • Budget Preparation
  • Data Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • Bilingual, fluent in French and English

Leadership Experience

  • Grade 12 Representative, LDHSS Student Council, September 2019 - June 2021, Lead as the student representative for the Grade 12 graduating class., Responsible for organizing and leading various school events, leading weekly meetings and, maintaining relationships with the student council board, Demonstrated leadership skills in representing the grade in meetings to advocate for student concerns and voicing values
  • VP of Sales and Finance, Junior Achievement (JA Canada), September 2020 - June 2021, Collaborated with retail managers to organize sales events, Drafted contract in setting up a co-branding marketing venture with another junior achievement company, Prepared the appropriate financial documents and statements until the point of liquidation, JA pitch competition winner (best sales pitch)

Volunteer Experience

  • Supervisor, Capital Region Musicfest, March 2016-March 2019, Helped guide ensembles through the venue, Helped run a food canteen, Dealt with front desk cash register, AV Crew
  • Lead Saxophone Instructor for Summer Band Camp, Dovercourt Band Camp, July 2017-August 2019, Taught and instructed students to perform repertoire at band concerts, Supervised students during the camp with colleagues

Extracurricular Activities

Secretary of Diverse Student Union (DSU), 2019-2021 Completed Bronze Star in Swimming and CPR Trained, 2018 LDHSS Basketball Team, 2015-2021 Nepean Blue devils Competitive Basketball, 2017-2020 Member of LDHSS Key Club, 2018-2021 Lead Tenor Saxophone in the OCDSB Secondary All-Star Jazz band, 2017-2020 Completed Piano performance through the Royal Conservatory of Music Received First Class Honours/ Distinction from grades 1-6, 2011-2015 Member of Barrhaven Tennis Club/ National Tennis School, 2009-Current

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Staff Accountant Intern

KPMG Professional Services
01.2024 - Current

Co-President of UW ACE Chapter

University of Waterloo Collegiate DECA
09.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant Intern

KPMG Professional Services
01.2023 - 04.2023

Financial Analyst

Department Of National Defence
05.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier, Kitchen Worker

Dairy Queen (DQ) Corporation
05.2021 - 08.2021

Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School

Candidate for Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (Honours, Co-op) -

University of Waterloo
Tarnia Murali