Sid Divakar, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Canada

• Spearheaded and strategized the company’s technical accounting content (assurance and tax) by partnering with industry experts to create innovative podcast episodes with accompanying visual aids that grant CPD.
• Produced nearly 30% of the entire business’s product offering as of Dec 2020 (52 out of 180 episodes)
• Scripted, recorded and published my own technical podcast episode for the platform which had a 97% completion rate among users and peaked at #2 on the Top 10 ‘most completed’ episodes
• Effectively utilized G-Suite, Smartsheet, and Notion to keep internal content and knowledge resources updated and organized

• Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements under IFRS for Martinrea International Inc. (TSE: MRE) with 3.6B+ in sales; in-charge Lead for 3 divisions responsible for coordinating with Corporate and.
• Drafted Audit Findings Reports (AFR) for client review of KPIs and provided value-added recommendations from audit observations to Senior Leadership
• Managed teams of up to 4 associates while ensuring high quality completion for each deliverable (audit reports, financial statements and working papers)
• Devised comprehensive audit strategy by assessing audit, control and inherent risks to design appropriate audit procedures for high-risk areas on the financial statements including but not limited to revenue.
• Optimized audit completion time by strategically leveraging overseas engagement team members to enhance workflow efficiency

• Prepared month-end reporting packages summarizing results for the Executive Leadership Team
• Drafted accounting policy memos for IFRS and ASPE by effectively applying CPA Handbook criteria to special transactions such as the company’s new ERP Implementation (NetSuite)
• Collaborated with external auditors to streamline year-end processes, resulting in 20% faster turn-around time vs. prior year Audit
• Assisted with budget forecasts and provided analysis for year over year trends impacting P&L line items
• Posted month-end, year-end, and top-sided journal entries in Yardi and NetSuite

• Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements under IFRS, ASPE, and ASNPO for clients in industries within financial services, mining, distribution, technology, precious metals, and not-for-profit organizations
• Developed audit findings reports for client review of key performance indicators and summary of complex activity (key grants, assessment of internal controls, industry trend analytics, etc.)
• Managed, coached and mentored teams of up to 4 staff members while supervising and ensuring accuracy for each deliverable (audit reports, financial statements and working papers)
• Performed preliminary risk assessments, data and industry trend analytics, in order to design appropriate audit procedures for high risk areas on the financial statements including but not limited to revenue.
• Served as KPMG’s CFE Bootcamp marker and CFE Mentor; coached, mentored, and marked mock exams of upcoming CFE writers and provided valuable advice for ensuring their success during the professional exam process

• Prepared audit, review and notice to reader engagements, as well as corporate and charity returns from start to finish by utilizing all relevant accounting standards under the ASPE, PSAS, and ASNPO frameworks
• Lead in-charge Auditor on large and small audit engagements consisting of planning, performing and delegating audit testing procedures to junior members of the audit team
• Project managed and balanced numerous deadlines during busy season with a significantly short-staffed team

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Managed a group of over 200 Proctors by scheduling shifts and coordinated schedules with the Business Office
• Hosted multiple Orientation sessions outlining roles and responsibilities to returning and newly hired Proctors

Recital Hall/Theatre Auditorium

• Liaised with up to 400 event attendees to ensure exchange of information including negotiating special requests and answering concerns in order to create a positive experience
• Led a team of 6, and facilitated the training and supervision of all new recruits

• Ensured vigilance upon 60-200 students by acting competently with honesty and integrity
• Communicated examination rules and procedures and warranted their adherence

• Experienced at ensuring that customers receive a flawless buying experience under a high traffic and pressure filled environment
• Proven track record of establishing among the top sales numbers in revenue and warranties amongst part time employees:
• Revenue brought in: $257,000+ (over a span of 8 months)
• Warranties attached (TPP & PSP): 14.83% (Best Buy Average 7.02%)
• Proud contributing member to the #1 store in Canada (1st out of 72 stores) for March 2014

Oakville

• Prepared over 220 personal tax returns (T1s) by utilizing ProFile after analyzing clients’ slips, such as T3, T4, T5, RRSP, etc.
• Constructed a company’s chart of accounts, managed invoices, wrote cheques and recorded general journal entries in Quickbooks
• Created multiple spreadsheets in Excel, outlining business and home-office expenses of self-employed or commission based clients
• Maintained effective communication with clients regarding any missing slips and troubleshot any discrepancies

Mississauga

• Revamped entire accounting process of sorting, analyzing client information and reconciling receipts by transforming manual entries to organized spreadsheets

School Of Business And Economics

• Tutored students in Financial Accounting and Taxation
• Communicated and simplified up to 4 chapters of course content effectively in each session

• Created and presented professional development seminars for 600 first year Business students
• Maintained strong professional relationships with 25 first year Business students in order to give sound and applicable advice to ensure that they met their aspirations

• Developed professional relationships with local partners for sponsorships and gained financial support ($500) for charity projects

Mississauga

• Inspected 50 clients’ homes weekly, and documented volumes of inspection information
• Utilized time-management and vibrant interpersonal skills to provide clients with a professional experience

• Prepared weekly reports, identified cost-cutting and strategic options, and developed financial statements while managing a budget of $10,000

Mississauga

• Scanned documents onto a website for review by Claims Adjustors and assisted them with ad-hoc tasks