Uzair Anjum
St. John's,Canada
Summary
Results-driven accountant with over 3 years of experience in financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic analysis. Proven expertise in optimizing financial operations, managing corporate tax obligations, and leading audits with precision. Adept at utilizing analytical tools like Sage 50, SAP, and Microsoft Excel to drive insights and enhance business performance. Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering process improvements and fostering client relationships. Results-oriented accounting professional with several years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail, and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Grant Thornton LLP
St. John's, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Planning, preparing, and executing financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations, including budget and resource requirement planning
- Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions
- Preparing various types of tax returns (personal, trust, and corporate) and responding to CRA requests for information
- Bookkeeping and investment accounting for corporations
- Lead engagements from planning to completion, enhancing process efficiency and client outcomes
- Contributing to the building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
- Mentoring, coaching, and providing timely feedback to junior colleagues
- Volunteer in firm-wide initiatives, reinforcing teamwork and community involvement
- Working 42 to 45 hours a week
Billing Customer Care Specialist
Inmarsat
Mount Pearl, Canada
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Efficiently triaged billing inquiries to identify the appropriate resolver group, ensuring timely resolution
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in billing software, and integrated SQL using TOAD and Excel functionalities to extract and analyze data
- Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to execute tasks, resolve billing cases (achieving a CSAT score of 85%), and surpass Service Level Agreements (SLAs), thereby ensuring that the established standards for task completion and billing issue resolution were not only met but exceeded
- Validated and quantified credit note requests related to Invoice discrepancies, aligning with Inmarsat's financial processes
- Coordinated and volunteered in social events to promote collaboration and strengthen team bonds
Accounting Analyst Student
Imperial Oil Ltd
St. John's, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Recorded complex multi-million dollar accounting entries in support of Hebron and Hibernia support venture, utilizing SAP software
- Maintained compliance reports and conducted monthly asset reconciliations for business partners, leveraging excel macros
- Performed data analysis for special projects like HST Analysis and flagging unusual transactions to help reconcile accounts
- Participated in internal audits, retrieving invoices, and showcasing allocations to maintain financial integrity
- Created workflow automation, resulting in significant time efficiencies (20%), and aligning with accounting best practices
- Led a team of 20+ individuals for the Canada-East controllers team during Imperial Oil's event
Junior Accountant
DIOSA designs Inc.
St. John's, Canada
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements via QuickBooks
- Coordinated and executed financial transactions, including invoicing and payroll, utilizing integrated software to streamline processes
- Reconciled financial discrepancies through meticulous account analysis, contributing to financial transparency
Impact Business Analyst
DIOSA designs Inc.
St. John's, Canada
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Researched best practices of B-Corp Certified companies, aligning with industry standards
- Helped the company launch product on Kickstarter and raise $100k
- Applied for business grants in the environment and sustainability
- Analyzed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implemented measurement systems for impact, enhancing data-driven decision-making
Finance Research Assistant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Canada
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Analyzed financial data in MS Excel, supporting research on industry trends
- Contributed to a published research paper in The Conversation by assisting Dr
- Ashrafee Hossain in gathering and analyzing Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) data
- Processed and managed sensitive financial and environmental data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for policy-driven insights
Education
Bachelors of Commerce (Honors) -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's08.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Sage 50
- CaseWare
- QuickBooks
- Xero Accounting Software
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- SAP ERP
- Invoice Management Systems
- SQL & Data Analytics
- Financial statement preparation
Volunteer Experience
- 02/01/24, 02/28/25, Tax Preparer, Grant Thornton LLP, St. John's, NL, Assisted seniors with accurate tax filings and compliance, enhancing financial literacy.
- 05/01/24, 05/31/24, Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters, St. John's, NL, Raised funds for mentorship programs through 'Bowl for Kids' Sake.'
- 08/01/24, 08/31/25, Rope Volunteer, Over The Edge | Social Services, St. John's, NL, Ensured participant safety and raised awareness for children with Down syndrome.
Hobbies and Interests
- E-Commerce & Market Trends: Passion for online business strategies and consumer behavior.
- Financial & Analytical Thinking: Applying problem-solving skills to strategic decision-making.
- Photography & Visual Storytelling: Enhancing creativity and attention to detail.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2024 - Current
Billing Customer Care Specialist
Inmarsat
10.2022 - 12.2023
Accounting Analyst Student
Imperial Oil Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2022
Junior Accountant
DIOSA designs Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
Impact Business Analyst
DIOSA designs Inc.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Finance Research Assistant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelors of Commerce (Honors) -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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