Saqlain Mustafa Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Canada

• Production Accounting: Verifying and reconciling plant site production by product • Asset Management: Working closely with the Project Engineering team on Capital Projects and all asset accounting treatments and working with the Corporate Tax Operations team for property tax assessment reports and updates.• Period End Closes: Completing all work required to close the month-end on a timely basis, with added emphasis for quarter-end tasks and reviews.Accounting Controls:• Inventory verifications of physical assets, raw materials and finished product inventory • Uphold or identify and implement required internal controls • Complete quarterly plant certifications • Work with internal and external auditors to answer questions.• Accounting Treatments: Responsible for identifying the correct accounting treatments for day-to-day transactions to complex contracts and special projects. • Ensure all SOX controls, policy and guidelines are adhered to with accounting treatments.• Continuous Improvement: Look for new ways to add value and improve processes through automation. Participate and/or lead improvement projects. Participate in policy alignment initiatives and implementation of special projects.

Canada

Canada

• Prepared quarter and year-end consolidated financial statements using MS Dynamics, MS Power BI, Workiva, Kyriba, and MS Office.• Prepared Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) reports.• Presented, every quarter, the Financial Reporting Package to the Board of Directors in the Audit Committee meeting.• Resolved technical accounting issues and complex problems related to the application of IFRS accounting standards.• Acted as the liaison between NWR Sturgeon Refinery and its key stakeholders, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) and the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission (APMC).• Recorded journal entries, conducted account reconciliations, investigated, and documented variances.• Collaborated effectively with other cross-functional teams and assist in external audits.• Enhanced credibility of the financial reporting process through teamwork.• Prepared cost reports and calculated the variance between actual costs and the budget.• Led the implementation and reporting of sustainability initiatives, including the preparation of sustainability reports in accordance with relevant framework International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).• Implemented International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 to ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, enhancing transparency and accountability in financial reporting and sustainability disclosures.• Have extensive expertise in the technical and operational aspects of Diesel Refinery functions.

• Led audit teams and performed audits of listed companies• Evaluated the internal controls and compliance of companies with the ISAs, IFRS, and company law.• Planned and executed audits.• Designed, planned, and executed financial statement audit engagements for public and non-public entities in different industries and governments.• Performed substantive procedures for leases, share-based payments, employee benefits, and property plant and equipment in accordance with ISAs.

Taught ACCA, CA subjects name:1) Advanced Audit and Assurance2) Financial Accounting and Reporting3) Financial Management4) Quantitative MethodsAlso teaching to GCE advanced level (A level), and HND (Higher national diploma).Trainer:1) Financial Transaction and Fraud Scheme 2) Fraud Investigation 3) Fraud Prevention and Deterrence 4) International law on Fraud5) Colour Accounting

Securities and Exchange CommissionAdjudication Department:• Ensured compliance of all listed companies with company law and IFRS standards.• Issued Show Cause Notice to companies on non-compliance to the rules and regulations.• Issued hearing notices to companies and conducted hearings.• Issued final orders and imposed penalties on companies if found in default.Corporatization Compliance Department:• Ensured compliance of Non-Profit organizations with Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017.• Scrutinized and examined the accounts of Non-Profit Organizations.

• Performed audit procedure in accordance with International Standards on Auditing.• Prepared draft financial statements.• Performed tests of controls.• Performed audit of the payroll department.• Applied agreed-upon procedures related to monitoring compliance with central depository company regulations.• Performed forensic audits of government organizations.

Taught the following subjects of ACCA:1) Strategic Business Reporting2) Financial Management

• Prepared audit plans and procedures.• Filled income tax returns of individuals.• Executed audit procedures over the balance sheet and purchase price allocations in the acquisitions of properties to ensure the accuracy of transferred assets and liabilities.• Performed walkthroughs to test control design and operating effectiveness.

• Performed financial analysis such as trend, ratios and variance analysis to timely identify potential accounting irregularities in operating activities based on the actual, budget and forecast data for internal and competitive evaluation.• Testing the effectiveness of the company’s internal control via inquiry, inspection, observation, and re-performance to assess the risk and material impact of controls over financial reporting.• Executed audit procedures in the acquisition of hotel properties to ensure the accuracy of the transferred assets and liabilities between the seller and the buyer. • Documented audit procedures and findings as defined by testing objectives and risk assessment strategies

Chartered Accountant

Cpa, Accounting And Finance

Chartered Certified Accountant, Auditing, Pass

ACCA Member

Cipfa Affiliate, Public And Finance Accounting, Pass

Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business

Certified Public And Finance Accountant

Chartered Accountant, Auditing, Pass