Dinesh Balakrishnan, Cpa, Ca, Macc Email & Phone Number

Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Business Transformation Project, Record-to-Report - Revenue Recognition, Billing, and Internal Control - Professional Services, Managed Services, Hardware, Software, Cloud/SaaS - Implementation of IFRS 15 (Revenue from contracts with customers) - Business process design and documentation - SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) 1.3

Toronto, Canada Area

Previous role: Senior Associate, Recruitment Services (Aug 2016 - Oct 2017)Better jobs. Better people. Better fit.As a Manager in Recruitment Services for Lannick Finance and Accounting Search division, responsibilities include:• Interview and screen candidates on key criteria in order to successfully match candidates' personalities and qualifications to specific positions and client company culture • Gather and probe for all pertinent information in order to… Show more Previous role: Senior Associate, Recruitment Services (Aug 2016 - Oct 2017)Better jobs. Better people. Better fit.As a Manager in Recruitment Services for Lannick Finance and Accounting Search division, responsibilities include:• Interview and screen candidates on key criteria in order to successfully match candidates' personalities and qualifications to specific positions and client company culture • Gather and probe for all pertinent information in order to successfully match candidate personalities and qualifications to specific positions and client company environments• Competitive self-starter who communicates effectively with prospects, candidates and clients to ensure mutual satisfaction• Develop finance and accounting industry knowledge and expertise to ensure I provide candidates with solid guidance and timely solutions to their career goals• Communicate effectively with sales, recruitment, research and administrative teams and manage the entire placement cycleKey accomplishments:• Developed candidate resume template to expedite resume-editing process and provide value-added feedback for strengthening professional brand(http://blog.lannickgroup.com/3-tips-to-strengthen-your-resume-and-your-brand)• Prepared a comprehensive Interview Toolkit to support candidates. (http://blog.lannickgroup.com/how-to-ace-your-next-interview) Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Audit - Reporting Issuers & Related EntitiesClients served include: Real estate private equity funds, REITs, solar energy producer, technology/software (SaaS), long-term care (LTC)/retirement residences, NPOs, public sector, and pharmaceutical. Industry specializations: Real estate, healthcareMember of Deloitte's core recruiting team for the University of Waterloo: - Led social media initiatives, including Facebook, LinkedIn communication - Worked closely with… Show more Audit - Reporting Issuers & Related EntitiesClients served include: Real estate private equity funds, REITs, solar energy producer, technology/software (SaaS), long-term care (LTC)/retirement residences, NPOs, public sector, and pharmaceutical. Industry specializations: Real estate, healthcareMember of Deloitte's core recruiting team for the University of Waterloo: - Led social media initiatives, including Facebook, LinkedIn communication - Worked closely with current co-op students in developing Deloitte Vlogs initiative - Organized competition focused on co-op candidates' creativity - Coordinated an interactive experience at Deloitte's Greenhouse - Interviewed over 40 candidates and directly involved in the hiring and retention efforts of co-ops - Collaborated with other core team members in consistently achieving 85%-95% offer acceptance ratePrevious roles: Staff Accountant I (Jan 2011 - Apr 2011, Jan 2012 - Apr 2012)Staff Accountant II (Jan 2013 - Aug 2013) Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

Regular coaching sessions for undergraduate students. Worked closely with other coaches to have a seamless learning experience.

Waterloo, Ontario

• Produced professional videos explaining fundamental accounting concepts• Worked closely with Director of the AFM Program and professor for introductory financial accounting course in coordinating lessons• Developed various methods to approach problems, being mindful of different learning styles• Collected and analyzed feedback from students to understand the effectiveness of this approach and to develop improvements in the process

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Audit - Real Estate group

Waterloo, Ontario

• Worked closely with an esteemed faculty member at the School of Accounting and Finance on her research topic relating to the implementation of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)• Coordinated with two other research assistants in ensuring high quality information was presented• Utilized references to forms 10Q, 10K, DEF 14A for a few hundred public corporations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Audit - Real Estate group

Waterloo, Ontario

• Focused on marketability and interaction of current students with co-op employers in the context of professional networking.• Provided opportunities for students to focus on professional development and long-term image consulting. • Conducted an interactive seminar for over 400 first-year students to highlight the importance of communication in Employer Information Sessions.• Instilled students with confidence to enable meaningful and fulfilling conversations. • Promoted the… Show more • Focused on marketability and interaction of current students with co-op employers in the context of professional networking.• Provided opportunities for students to focus on professional development and long-term image consulting. • Conducted an interactive seminar for over 400 first-year students to highlight the importance of communication in Employer Information Sessions.• Instilled students with confidence to enable meaningful and fulfilling conversations. • Promoted the MyBrand concept and the importance of conversational records. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Collaborating with a group of 40 students to develop their understanding of business concepts and terminology.• Coaching and providing feedback on discussion topics and assignments.• Liaising between the students and the professor to ensure consistency and adherence to course content.• Developing strategies, including the use of personal websites and feedback forms, to improve learning functionality and continued improvement.• Integrating technology and software to enable… Show more • Collaborating with a group of 40 students to develop their understanding of business concepts and terminology.• Coaching and providing feedback on discussion topics and assignments.• Liaising between the students and the professor to ensure consistency and adherence to course content.• Developing strategies, including the use of personal websites and feedback forms, to improve learning functionality and continued improvement.• Integrating technology and software to enable real-time response to questions and concerns raised by students. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Founded the MyBrand philosophy of long-term professional development (Make, Market, and Manage your Brand). • Developed methodology to harness student motivation and positioning. • Collaborated closely with the Business Development Officer at the School of Accounting and Finance.• Designed and delivered, with a team of seven highly engaged students, a workshop and seminar to 300 second-year students. • Created a presentation that provided guidance to students on approaching… Show more • Founded the MyBrand philosophy of long-term professional development (Make, Market, and Manage your Brand). • Developed methodology to harness student motivation and positioning. • Collaborated closely with the Business Development Officer at the School of Accounting and Finance.• Designed and delivered, with a team of seven highly engaged students, a workshop and seminar to 300 second-year students. • Created a presentation that provided guidance to students on approaching, engaging, and networking with recruiters. Show less

Waterloo, Ontario

• Worked closely with a small group of highly motivated Ultimate Frisbee players to organize a National level championships for Varsity teams.• Engaged local businesses to sponsor this event through financial and non-financial means. • Directed a sponsorship team and maintained constant communication with business owners/managers.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Audit - Real Estate group

Waterloo, Ontario

• Worked closely with a group of 40 students to facilitate an online learning environment.• Promoted collaboration by instilling a sense of importance to each student's work.• Provided individual and group feedback to enable further development • Leveraged new tools and software to track progress and respond quickly to student queries. • Maintained constant communication with the professor and students to build trust.

Master Of Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Accounting And Financial Management, Public Accounting

Activities and Societies: Fellow of the School of Accounting and Finance, High School Ambassador, Club Representative and Executive.

Ossd, Business Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Political Action Club, Arts Council, Business Council, Computer Council, DECA, Model United Nations, Weight.