Tauzer Dalal, Cpa, Ca, Mba Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Gta And Canadian Tire ( 2014)

Responsible for several accounting and reporting functions using PeopleSoft. Worked on monthly and quarterly close of financial statementsRe-engineering current work processes to improve productivity. Drafted consolidated and unconsolidated Canadian Tire Financial Statements. Significantly improved month end process by using excel skills to enhance various manual processes and prepare complete and accurate support for month end audit reportsAssisted clients in identifying business/ audit risks and providing solutions, testing systems conversion including working on a Going Concern client.Developed expertise in providing students going through the new CPA process (as well as the merged legacy students) advice and mentorship at an individual level and overall program level leading to significant improvement in their ability to succeed. Help students learn and achieve their potential through my website www.futureaccountant.caProviding guidance in operational areas by reviewing financial statements of clients to identify critical variances and provide guidance on minimizing costs or introducing operational efficiencies

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed a comprehensive National Chartered Accountants of Canada (CA) program on behalf of Ernst & Young to annually provide 400+ students in Canada the best possible resources for career enhancement with consistent high results in the big 4 Firms. Utilized efficient strategic, business, financial, project and change management skills to effectively coordinate and maintain an annual budget of $3M with increasing enrolment . Used my knowledge of business, finance, IT, industry best practices and my high level of energy and enthusiastic approach to create and lead the program culminating in the highest success rate amongst the big 4 Firms of 90% Nationally in 2012. Additionally consulted with and mentored students, developed complex strategic plans, and implemented process improvements to streamline operations saving 20%+. Re-engineered processes using progressively modern technology to enhance student, instructor success and satisfaction by over 90%. Strong ability to independently manage very large projects, multi-task and be extremely organized. Maintained great relations and delivery to clients.

Toronto, Canada Area

Functioned as Team Lead for mid to large audit teams and several private clients in multiple industries. Accountable for audit and other engagements, Financial Planning & Analysis and internal controls related to asset management, investments, NPOs, mortgage lending, mutual funds, securities firms, real estate, manufacturing, technology and several other small enterprises, ensuring completion of all projects under stringent deadlines. Client budgets ranged from a few million to several hundred million, with many requiring regulatory filings. Provided strategic analysis and internal control/ process changes that led to significant cost savings and growth in the range of $ 10K to $ 3M. Highly recognized as a team leader, motivator, mentor and supporting staff in the pursuit of excellence. Spent significant time working on internal audits from an auditor and a consultant perspective, helping clients re-engineer processes.

Toronto

Worked on maintaining the current computer systems for various insurance products in a test environment and then implemented them into production.Worked on creating new programs for the new insurance products, with stringent deadlines in the test environment to ensure that they were ready for implementation.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting, Master'S

Activities and Societies: McMaster Accounting societyPart of the McMaster Accounting society that put on a yearly forum of key speakers.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Computers And Information Systems

Activities and Societies: President of the Computer Science Students Union 1989. Vice-President of the Union 1988