-Obtained exposure to both public and privately-owned clients in a diverse range of industries, including automotive dealerships, oil & gas exploration and services, mining and real estate -Responsible for planning and coordinating assurance engagements, including engagement strategies, completing complex sections of the file, supervising and teaching junior staff, resolving technical accounting issues and managing engagement economics-Prepared and reviewed working papers, financial statements and tax returns using TaxPrepResponsible for consolidation engagements for large groups of companies with over fifty subsidiaries and revenues of approximately one billion dollars -Completed internal controls assessment by way of identification of controls and testing their effectiveness within a client’s business for audit purposes and to test compliance with regulatory standards (SOX)-Obtained experience with CICA Handbook, with a focus on Accounting for Private Enterprises (ASPE)Involved in student recruitment, firm sporting events, mentoring CA students and organizing social events within the firm

• Verified daily trades in client accounts and submitted to head office, requested cheques for clients and completed bank to specifications and under deadlines • Provided courteous and prompt assistance to client requests • Prepared account documentation and created client reports to communicate key account information • Promoted new client registrations through various marketing tactics; cold calling media outlets and contacting local community groups or potential investors

• Completed financial statements and corporate tax returns using Caseware and TaxPrep software for small to medium sized corporations• Maintained strict confidentiality & professionalism while conducting a client review in a short time frame• Carried out bookkeeping for clients with Simply Accounting and Quickbooks• Filing, reception and other miscellaneous duties as needed

• Showcased general accounting skills, including entering, paying and creating invoices • Tracked fuel consumption and mileage for fleet vehicles, and consolidated past records in a functional spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel to streamline operations • Supported purchasing department by completing paperwork regarding transferring vehicles and equipment into the United States • Trusted to prepare and make large bank deposits regularly • Greeted visitors in a welcoming and professional manner while working at the front desk and carrying out other reception duties Notes: Employed with Leader Energy Services for three consecutive summers

• Provided efficient and courteous service to customers by checking on meal timing and customer satisfaction, dealing with any complaints in a polite manner • Worked in a fast−paced work environment and served sections of 4 to 5 tables at a time• Demonstrated teamwork skills by assisting other servers if needed