Mohammad Faisal Saleem, Cpa, Aca (Pak) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Revitalizing the Finance team, building trust with the organization, and energizing a Finance team. Building internal and external partnerships.Leading through a budgeting process, year end and audit, Ministry (MCCSS) reporting & systems/ERP refresh,

Toronto, Canada Area

FFMC is your solution for your Book-keeping and Accounting needs. We have over 30 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, 16 years with PwC.At FFMC, we aim to ensure all our clients accounting requirements are met so they can focus on what really matters: making their business grow and succeed. Our success is your growth.

Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Reporting to the VP Finance, I am leading a team of 20+ permanent and contract employees in rebuilding the Finance department & Purchasing & Materials Management.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reporting directly to Executive Director and Founders on weekly financial updates. Assisting the Executive Director with Financial Updates for the Board of Director's and Financial and Audit Committee. Assisting the Accounting team with audit and business inquiries.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Helping the SVP IT with data analysis and transfer to current system for acquired entities. This included reconciliation of the two systems, using advanced excel, including VBA, M Query and Pivot Tables, for data cleansing and validation before transfer of over 2.5M records into new system.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I joined the team to help the VP Finance through the budgeting process, annual audit and to help transition the team to a new full-time Controller.Notable achievements include clean on-time audit of financial statements, budget 2021, bringing efficiency to the team in a remote working environment.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In November 2019, I joined Nobul on Contract.• Coordinating the review of interim financial statements and ensuring audit readiness for the year end.• Updating financial model and investor decks.• Working closely with the CFO on investor requests, government grant applications and statutory filings.• Ensuring controls on daily financial processes.

Toronto, Canada Area

Working with the Finance team to provide leadership and coaching to staff. Review General Ledger entries and ensure accurate data entries for reporting.

Toronto, Canada Area

Snowstorm was a startup enterprise. As the Controller, I was reporting to the CFO of the company and was responsible for setting up financial and reporting system and controls for the Company. I worked directly with the CEO and CFO and was involved in negotiation with our vendors for establishing new contracts.I setup Dashboards for the company to provide up-to-date financial and non-financial information for Decision Making.

Suite 300, 36 Toronto Street, Toronto, On. M5C 2C5

TravelEdge is one of the 50 largest Travel Groups in North America. During my stay at TravelEdge, the Group went from 5 Corporations to over 12 Corporations in Canada, US and Bermuda. The revenues grew from 18M to 450M. I joined TravelEdge in 2011 as an AR Clerk on a 2 month Contract.In January 2012, the Company hired me full time as a Senior Business Analyst. My role included providing guidance to the Finance team on streamlining business processes, work with IT staff to build… Show more TravelEdge is one of the 50 largest Travel Groups in North America. During my stay at TravelEdge, the Group went from 5 Corporations to over 12 Corporations in Canada, US and Bermuda. The revenues grew from 18M to 450M. I joined TravelEdge in 2011 as an AR Clerk on a 2 month Contract.In January 2012, the Company hired me full time as a Senior Business Analyst. My role included providing guidance to the Finance team on streamlining business processes, work with IT staff to build reporting, working with the external consultant to close past fiscal years and assist with external review and guide the Finance Staff to their first monthly closing of the business. I also prepared the financial entries for all business acquisitions performed by the Company.In June 2013, I was promoted to Data and Analytics Manager, leading a team of 10 employees to streamline business processes and centralize reporting for all offices.In June 2014, I was promoted to Group Finance Manager, overseeing Group monthly closing, consolidation and management reporting. During 2015 and 2016, I filled in for the VP Finance, Canada during their medical absences, working directly with the Company CEO, CTO and COO. During my time there, I also renegotiated the company's Merchant Processing contract, the contacts with different reporting entities, consolidating reporting services. Show less

2500 Tedlo Street, Mississauga, On. L5A 4A9

Updating the SOP and ensure compliance with HACCPOrganize the inventory count and train employees on conducting the inventory count. Successfully managed and conducted 4 inventory countsAssist in the annual audit of the companyCreated the methodology and procedures to reconcile bank accounts in time for monthly closing on MS Excel and provided analysis on cash at bank when requiredHelped setup the company for switching to Minotaur Software (HACCP compliant) from the current… Show more Updating the SOP and ensure compliance with HACCPOrganize the inventory count and train employees on conducting the inventory count. Successfully managed and conducted 4 inventory countsAssist in the annual audit of the companyCreated the methodology and procedures to reconcile bank accounts in time for monthly closing on MS Excel and provided analysis on cash at bank when requiredHelped setup the company for switching to Minotaur Software (HACCP compliant) from the current MISApplied for and successfully got approval for grants from the Government of Ontario for the company and setup accounting policies and procedures for recognizing Grants on company booksPart of the team that was responsible for due diligence and valuation of another company under consideration for acquisitionTested costing formulae for the company recipesWas catalyst in identifying material difference between inventory as per books vs on floor for the year ended 2011Setup the Capitalization policy and identified capital expenses that were recognized in income statement and prepared adjustmentsSetup the Capital Assets RegisterPerformed Capital Assets count and calculated impairment and disposal of assetsReviewed HST filing for first time implementation of HST in Ontario and suggested where processes needed to be updatedTraining of staff for various roles including training interns volunteering with the organization Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I joined AAN Financial Services Inc. as it provided me with an opportunity to work with a Canadian CA on audit and review engagements in addition to the accounting and taxation services.While here, I was engaged in NTR engagement and Review engagement. I also assisted in preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns for individuals and Corporations on Profile.

Toronto, Canada Area

I joined Ghayur Accounts and Tax Services when I immigrated to Canada, a small accounting firm providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax and payroll services to individuals and small entities in Mississauga, ON.

Pakistan

I led the team for the documentation of the 5-years Business Plan and Budget for Civil Aviation Authority Pakistan. The budget was presented to the Secretary of Defense, Government of Pakistan for approval. The plan included budgets and plans for 29 Directorates of the Corporation.I was responsible for administration of a team of 15 individuals and directly led a team of 3 on the engagement.

Pakistan

I was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in July 2006. In these two years, I led audit and review engagements, business advisory engagements and worked at one of Pakistan’s leading Banking Institution’s Risk Advisory Team to prepare their internal data for risk assessment in accordance with BASEL I & II.My new responsibilities included leading small to medium sized teams on engagements, resources and team planning and ensuring the engagement stays under budget. I worked in… Show more I was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in July 2006. In these two years, I led audit and review engagements, business advisory engagements and worked at one of Pakistan’s leading Banking Institution’s Risk Advisory Team to prepare their internal data for risk assessment in accordance with BASEL I & II.My new responsibilities included leading small to medium sized teams on engagements, resources and team planning and ensuring the engagement stays under budget. I worked in Airlines, FMCGs, Steel Manufacturing, Shipping, Textiles and Services.My Key achievements during this period included co-leading the team for Annual Audit, preparing a Forensic Report on system and management reporting weaknesses for Chairman and CEO of Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation and leading the internal audit Payroll engagements for Pakistan International Airlines as Senior Associate. Show less

Pakistan

I joined PwC in September 2004. Over the course of the next five years at the most reputed firm in Pakistan, I gained experience in a multitude of industries, different levels of organizations and worked with and learned from some of the smartest and most influential people in Karachi, Pakistan.Within the first two years as an associate, I would work at a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, investment and leasing company, a university, a hospital, multiple non-profit entities, oil and gas… Show more I joined PwC in September 2004. Over the course of the next five years at the most reputed firm in Pakistan, I gained experience in a multitude of industries, different levels of organizations and worked with and learned from some of the smartest and most influential people in Karachi, Pakistan.Within the first two years as an associate, I would work at a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, investment and leasing company, a university, a hospital, multiple non-profit entities, oil and gas extraction, retirement funds and joint ventures.I would be assigned to reviews, audits and business advisory engagements, including, documentation of policies and procedures, reporting to management on control weaknesses and advising on preventative and detection and correction measures. Show less

Chartered Accountant, Accounting

Trainee Chartered Accountant, Accounting

A' Levels, Accounting, Physics, Mathematics

O' Levels, Accounting, Physics, Mathematics

Completed 100 hours 'Presentation Skills and Training Course' (PSTC) and a 90 hour 'Course of Computer Practical Training' (CCPT).