Shariq Hussain (CPA, FCCA)

Shariq Hussain, CPA, FCCA, has a strong background in finance and accounting with experience in various roles. Shariq is currently working as a Finance Manager at Thermal Energy International, starting in October 2022. Prior to this, Shariq served as a Financial Reporting Manager at Avenue31 from March 2022 to September 2022. In this role, they prepared monthly financial statements, forecasted cash and income statements, reviewed monthly closing procedures, prepared memos on accounting issues, and reviewed monthly HST filing.

Before joining Avenue31, Shariq worked at Thermal Energy International as a Controller Assistant from July 2020 to March 2022. In this position, they prepared month-end closing for three entities, provided management with decision-making information, assisted in the preparation of financial statements, evaluated and improved internal controls, and increased the accuracy and efficiency of financial data.

Shariq also gained valuable experience at Deloitte Canada, where they served as a Senior Staff Accountant. From December 2018 to May 2020, they coordinated with different levels of management and departments, reviewed and performed detailed journal entry and accounting records tests. From February 2014 to November 2018, they gained diversified professional experience in managing and executing audits, reviews, and special assignments for local and multinational clients in various industries.

Early in their career, Shariq worked as a Trainee at Finance Department in Xenel Industries - NATPET for 2 months in 2012. Shariq reviewed company policies and procedures on financial reporting and worked with the treasury department. Shariq also served as a Trainee at Finance Department in Xenel Industries - Safra Co for 3 months in 2009, where they assisted the bank reconciliation team and traced documents for journal entries. In 2008, they worked as a Trainee at IT-Department in Xenel Industries - Safra Co, where they performed operating system installations and traced network cables.

Overall, Shariq Hussain has demonstrated their expertise in finance and accounting through their diverse work experience, contributing to the success of the organizations they have worked for.

Shariq Hussain has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. Shariq obtained their Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Karachi University in 2009. In 2010, they pursued further studies and attained a Master's degree in Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Audit & Assurance from the ACCA. Shariq also earned a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University during the same period.

In terms of professional certifications, Shariq obtained the membership of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) in 2019. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications from Deloitte Middle East, including Anti-Corruption in July 2018, Brand Matters in April 2018, Audit Transformation in May 2017, The Integrity Imperative in April 2017, and Confidentiality & Insider Trading in March 2016.

Based on the provided information, it appears that Shariq Hussain has dedicated a significant amount of time and effort towards their education and professional development in the field of accounting, making him a highly qualified and well-rounded CPA.