Ziyi Geng
CPA
North York,ON
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with KPMG LLP, specializing in insurance accounting and financial analysis. Proven track record in executing audits and delivering actionable insights, while fostering team collaboration and training junior staff. Proficient in U.S. GAAP and IFRS, ensuring compliance and enhancing internal controls for optimal financial performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
Toronto, Ontario
08.2021 - Current
- Expertise in insurance sector, demonstrating strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and ASPE.
- Executed comprehensive professional services for clients including Travelers (Y/E audit and acquisition in 2025), Mapfre Insurance, Hyundai Auto Insurance, BMO Insurance, Canada Life Assurance Company, Zensurance, etc.
- Developed an audit approach based on the entity's external and internal environments.
- Performed financial data analyses, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and variance assessments. Delivered actionable insights based on thorough financial analysis.
- Ensured adherence to accounting standards through rigorous compliance checks.
- Master project planning by generating creative ideas that promote efficient workflows within engagement
- Skilled in Microsoft software, Adobe, Clara, CaseWare, Sage 300, QuickBooks, and other applications.
- Coordinated with clients to set expectations on timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and progress.
- Collaborated with audit team and specialists to facilitate effective upward and downward communication.
- Orchestrated training for junior members within department, coaching towards CPA designation attainment.
- Facilitated department Impact Committee events, featuring Sick Kids and United Way.
Accountant
MNP LLP
Toronto, Ontario
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Expertise in cannabis business sector, demonstrating proficiency in ASPE and IFRS
- Partnered with client to conduct on-site inventory count, resolving discrepancies identified
- Conduct substantive procedures independently, including vouching for revenue, operating expenses, cost of goods sold, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, equities, and investments.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
Education
Master of Arts - Management & Professional Accounting
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON07-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environment & Business
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05-2017
Skills
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- ASPE
- Insurance accounting
- Pension accounting
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Internal controls implementation
- Year-end closing
- Client management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Operational Excellence, recognized by my client and manager for my hard work put into Travelers 2024 Year end audit and 2025 Acquisition.
- Audit Level Foundation Training Facilitator- Insurance.
- CRC Champaign - better collaboration with International colleagues to deliver better audit quality.
- Fund Centralization Initiative Lead - Establish the fund centralization process within department to facilitate efficiency during busy season.
- CFE Facilitator - Help new grad excel at their CFE examination.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementQuote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Software
Microsoft
Adobe
Clara
Sage 300
QuickBooks
Timeline
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
08.2021 - Current
Accountant
MNP LLP
01.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Management & Professional Accounting
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts - Environment & Business
University of Waterloo
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