Tufingine Kabba
Richmond Hill,Canada
Summary
Results-driven CPA with extensive experience in financial management, analysis and reporting, taxation, assurance, and staff development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd.
Yellowknife, NT
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Led and managed audit, review & compilation engagements, including risk assessment, planning, execution, and reporting, within regulated and publicly accountable environments.
- Advised client management on internal control improvements, financial reporting practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared clear, decision-focused reports and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and governance bodies.
- Cultivated relationships with client leadership to address complex financial and reporting inquiries, enhancing client trust and satisfaction.
- Supervised and coached junior staff, enhancing their skills and contributing to overall audit quality.
- Prepared T2, T1, T3, and GST returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and timely submission.
Finance Manager/Acting Executive Director
Joint Secretariat
Inuvik, NT
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Directed annual budgeting process for a $10M nonprofit, aligning financial plans with strategic objectives and program priorities.
- Managed funding from multiple government agencies, ensuring precise allocations and compliance with contribution agreements for six co-management committees.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for board review, improving transparency and supporting informed decision-making.
- Implemented new internal control procedures, reducing audit findings by 40% and improving operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with program managers to monitor expenditures against budgets, facilitating timely adjustments and minimizing overspending.
- Contractor
Manager, Financial Operations
Government of Northwest Territories
Inuvik, NT
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Supervised monthly visa reconciliations, ensuring cardholder compliance with policy and minimizing financial discrepancies.
- Reviewed and resolved complex transactions, facilitating timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed monthly bank reconciliations and provided oversight of daily bank transactions.
- Supervised monthly visa reconciliations to ensure cardholders compliance with policy.
- Managed and administered patient trust accounts.
- Provided financial analysis, interpretation, and technical guidance to program managers to support operational planning and service delivery.
- Prepared detailed monthly financial statements, providing stakeholders with insights into balance sheets, income statements, trial balances, and cash flows.
Project Accountant
Holt Renfrew
Toronto, ON
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Managed and monitored the capital budget over $200M for major retail development and renovation projects.
- Coordinated annual capital budget development and managed quarterly and monthly forecast updates to ensure accurate financial planning.
- Prepared detailed variance analysis, trend reports, and financial performance summaries for senior leadership and executives.
- Collaborated with project managers to analyze spending and identify cost pressures, recommending corrective actions to align with budgetary goals.
- Provided financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders to support strategic planning and governance.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes and trained staff on project accounting and budget controls to enhance team capabilities.
Senior Accountant
Somerville Merchandising Inc
Toronto, Ontario
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed month-end closing cycle, organized processes, and procedures to support a 40% reduction in month-end close from 5 to 3 days.
- Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determined root -cause for each significant variance
- Reviewed and analyzed annual budgetary and strategic planning data submitted by different departments for inclusion in the annual operating budget.
- Led the development, implementation, and monitoring of the operating & maintenance budgets for manufacturing operations.
- Reviewed and streamlined policies and procedures, proposing enhancements for more effective collection and analysis of costs and revenues.
- Assigned and supervised accounts payable and receivable staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely processing.
Senior Accountant
AGT Products Inc
Mississauga, ON
02.2011 - 04.2013
- Reviewed and prepared consolidated financial statements to ensure compliance with IFRS and enhance financial accuracy.
- Completed month-end and year-end accounting cycles, including reconciliations, accruals, and analysis.
- Conducted actual-to-budget and year-over-year variance analysis to provide insights for management reporting and decision-making.
- Collaborated with external auditors to uphold compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, safeguarding organizational integrity.
- Prepared ad hoc management reports and financial analysis for senior leaders.
Budgeting Accountant
Sobeys Inc
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2009 - 12.2010
- Contributed to annual budget development for over 150 retail locations, enhancing financial planning accuracy.
- Prepared customized financial reports and variance analyses to support departmental decision-making.
- Analyzed financial and operational data to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Supported senior management on special projects, facilitating new store openings and closures aligned with business strategies.
Education
BBA - Accounting
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NSSkills
- Audit management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial statement analysis
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Collaboration and client relations
- Executive briefings
- Project management
- Staff leadership
- Training and mentoring
Personal Information
Title: CPA, CGA
Timeline
Senior Associate
Avery Cooper & Co. Ltd.
08.2022 - 06.2026
Finance Manager/Acting Executive Director
Joint Secretariat
05.2021 - 08.2022
Manager, Financial Operations
Government of Northwest Territories
01.2020 - 05.2021
Project Accountant
Holt Renfrew
09.2015 - 02.2020
Senior Accountant
Somerville Merchandising Inc
04.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Accountant
AGT Products Inc
02.2011 - 04.2013
Budgeting Accountant
Sobeys Inc
05.2009 - 12.2010
BBA - Accounting
St. Francis Xavier University