Sameer Mobin Ansari

About the Candidate

A Canadian national; highly qualified accounting professional with over 15 years of proven track record, with exposure to different industries. Working with industry-leading organizations, demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple concurrent tasks with a high degree of professional standard and quality. Experience in broad spectrum; from internal auditing, hands-on accounting experience to financial reporting, analysis and planning in international setting.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

▪ Month & Year End Closing
▪ Financial Reporting
▪ Cash Flow Management
▪ Budgeting & Forecasting
▪ Variance Analysis
▪ Profitability Analysis
▪ Inter-Company Transactions
▪ Team Leadership
▪ Complete Accounting Cycle (IFRS/GAAP)
▪ Fixed Assets Management
▪ IFRS/GAAP Proficiency
▪ Risk Management
▪ Internal Auditing
▪ Financial Reviews
▪ Stakeholder Management
▪ Negotiation Skills
▪ Regulatory Compliance
▪ Process Documentation
▪ Process Improvement
▪ ERP Systems: Oracle/MS Navision/Prophix/NetSuite

ACHIEVEMENTS

▪ During my time at BDO Canada LLP, based on my performance, I was seconded to client to provide controllership
services on-site to improve processes and reporting framework.
▪ Assisting group of companies to be onboarding to cloud-environment and subsequently preparing their financials for
Partner’s review. Exceptional client services level resulted in renewal of recurring engagements.
▪ Process Improvement: Managing sales reconciliation data (Mexico territory) to support ERP transition.
▪ Responsible in transition from accounting standard IAS 17 to IFRS 16 (Leases).
▪ Reduced quarterly financial reporting (i.e., P/L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Profitably Analysis, Variance Analysis,
Presentation) timeline to headquarter from 15 days to just 6 days.
▪ Introduced zero-based budgeting in coordination with all relevant stakeholders leading to detailed study/revision of cost causation and standard setting.
▪ Worked closely with operation teams to increase bottom line awareness, create operational efficiencies and as a result increase productivity and improve financial performance; contributing to cost reduction of 5%.
▪ Leading role in implementation of A/C Payables Module in ERP reducing PO mismanagement.
▪ Led a team of 3 junior accountants, setting benchmark by responding and resolving queries within 3 days.
▪ Managed and supported vendor relationships to obtain favorable pricing or discounts.
▪ Received recognition and was promoted to Assistant Chief Accountant at GlobeMed Qatar L.L.C.
▪ Promoted to Senior Associate at Ernst & Young.
▪ Led a team of 2-3 junior associates at EY to execute internal audits by understanding and documenting business processes.
▪ Based on performance, was selected as a team member to Ernst & Young (Kabul, Afghanistan) office on behalf of United
States Aid for International Development (USAID) for reviewing local payment procedures at Afghanistan Ministry of
Finance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tadmur Holding 2024-Present
Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis Doha,                                                                                           Qatar May 2024-Present
External Consultant
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Oversaw full spectrum of finance operations for MEP contracting, facilities management, and trading business units,
ensuring compliance with local and international financial regulations (including IFRS and Qatar Tax Law).
▪ Led the preparation and management of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic planning and cost control initiatives.

▪ Supervised monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all
divisions.
▪ Conducted project-based accounting and cost tracking for MEP and FM contracts, analyzing profitability and providing
actionable financial insights to project teams.
▪ Implemented and managed ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally), enhancing financial data integration, reporting, and internal
controls.
▪ Mentored and led finance teams, promoting professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Maple. 2023-Present
Maple is award-winning, fast-growing health tech company with a vision to power the future of healthcare by building
a connected and superior SaaS based experience for patients, doctors, and other types of health providers.
Manager, Corporate Accounting Toronto,                                                                                                           ON May 2023 – Present
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Managing the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting processes, including the preparation of financial
statements.
▪ Manage and oversee the company’s financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general
ledger, and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to best practices.
▪ Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against targets
and providing actionable insights for performance improvement.
▪ Design and implement internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, prevent fraud, and maintain accurate
financial records.
▪ Continuously assess accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and automation to
improve efficiency and accuracy.
▪ Preparing memos and supporting working papers for complex accounting transactions and demonstrating strong
technical knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS).
▪ Overseeing preparation of COGS and apportionment of public and private payments to healthcare providers.
▪ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
▪ Liaising with external auditors and tax partners to ensure the timely completion of the year-end audit and corporate taxremittance.
▪ Preparing and remitting the monthly HST/GST returns.

BDO Canada LLP. 2021-2023
BDO is 5th ranked global accounting firm with more than 1,400 offices in 154 countries and provides the account, tax
and management advisory services.
Manager, Financial Reporting & Insights (Controllership Services)                                                     Toronto, ON May 2021 – May 2023
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Thorough review of accounting, financial reporting assignments to ensure professional standards are met.
▪ Provide full cycle accounting, financial reporting services in a cloud-based environment (i.e. Xero, QuickBooks Online) as-well as preparing Caseware related files.
▪ Review and advise on regular external filings, such as HST completion, account analysis and related reporting assignments following established procedures.
▪ Preparation of month end reporting packages, financial statements and related information for owners/shareholders review and approval.
▪ Identify data discrepancies outside of the norm and work with management on corrective actions.
▪ Process government remittances and statutory and non-statutory deductions for each pay-period (EI, CPP and EHT).
▪ Communicate regularly with our clients, government agencies and other staff members.
▪ Advise clients on accounting issues in various industries. (IFRS/GAAP)
▪ Provide technical and project management leadership to team members for accounting related engagements.
▪ Assist in the development and delivery of practical business advice for clients.
▪ Ensure staff are meeting all client deadlines.
▪ Effective communication with clients, partners and staff.
▪ Provide coaching and training to staff members.
▪ Prepare or add input towards performance evaluations for staff.

ASTEC Industries (Breaker Technology Division)- (BDO Canada LLP Secondment)
Seconded to BDO’s client, Breaker Technology (BTI), which is a manufacturer of wide range of mining, quarry and construction equipment.

Assistant Controller Thornbury, ON                                                                                                                                            May 2021 – Dec 2021
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Support and promote company health and safety initiatives.
▪ Prepare month-end financial statements i.e., actuals, forecast summaries, profitability reports and analysis, capital sales,
cost of sales reports, etc.
▪ Analyze inventory on hand and calculate quarterly reserve on excess inventory.
▪ Review parts inventory and finished goods, used and rental equipment for proper valuation.
▪ Assist in estimates of new and proposed product or service costs.
▪ Cost monthly capital sales to ensure proper recognition of accurate margins.
▪ Provide management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
▪ Conduct analysis of various financial reports to identify discrepancies, trends, etc.
▪ Define and accumulate costs on segments of manufacturing activity or areas of responsibility (cost centers).
▪ Assist Production/Inventory Control in establishing internal control procedures and source documents for inventory valuation and income determination.
▪ Participate in financial and procedural audits relative to SOX requirements.
▪ Analyze audits of costs and prepare reports.
▪ Assist in preparation of all tax reports including annual income tax packages and transfer pricing documentation for both the Canada and United States.
▪ Prepare and submit sales tax reports for multiple jurisdictions.
▪ Assist with daily invoicing requirements and other day-to-day accounting issues.
▪ Work within expected company standards regarding ethics, safety, quality / ISO and environmental matters.

Alexander Dennis (Canada) Inc. 2019- 2021 (CoVid-19 Closure)
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) is part of leading independent Canadian global bus manufacturer, New Flyer International
(NFI) Group.
Regional Management Accountant Vaughan, ON                                                                                                                   Mar 2019 – Apr 2021
Key Responsibilities:
▪ To support a process of significant and complex organisational change related to regionalisation (i.e. Canada, US and
Mexico).
▪ Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports including budget variance analysis, management financial
statements and audit packages completed with account analysis and reconciliations at the corporate entity level as well
as at the consolidated level.
▪ Develop costing models for vehicle sales and analyzing manufacturing variances on various levels of production;
developing communication with UK head-office in eliminating major discrepancies.
▪ Preparation and submission of weekly cash-flow for the North America region to Group Finance.
▪ Liaising with tax team to update corporate tax schedules.
▪ Gather and analyze financial information for internal use with special emphasis on areas such as: Lost & Damaged,
Freight Costs, Build Support Costs, Warranty and Campaign.
▪ Preparing sales & margin budget and forecast for review with year-on-year analysis.
▪ Maintain an effective system of internal controls.
▪ Supporting ERP implementation for operations in Mexico.
▪ Ad hoc financial analysis and investigative tasks.

Entertainment One 2018 – 2019
Entertainment One is a publicly traded Canadian multinational mass media and entertainment company.
Senior Accountant (Contract) Toronto, ON                                                                                                                               Oct 2018 – Mar 2019
Key Responsibilities:

▪ Actively involved in month-end and year-end close for US Films. Responsible for the day-to-day general ledger accounting, financial reporting, analysis and compliance to internal controls.
▪ Ownership of various monthly analyses (i.e. variance analysis and explanation etc.) packs submitted to Group Finance.
▪ Analysis and reconciliations of relevant balance sheet and income statement accounts.
▪ Ownership of monthly Audit Binder.
▪ Assisted in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts.
▪ Supervised and provided leadership to one direct report.
▪ Responsible for ensuring that all Finance and Accounting Financial Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
are up to date and accurate, making recommendations for improvements to methods and procedures.

GlobeMed Qatar L.L.C. 2013 – 2018
GlobeMed is a leading Third-Party Administrator (TPA) in Middle East region with operations in 11 countries. It specializes in
providing specialist services to health and insurance sector.

Assistant Chief Accountant (FP&A) Doha, Qatar                                                                                                                        Jul 2013 – Aug 2018
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Supervised and assisted management with the monthly/quarterly financial close process, ensuring adherence to IFRS
and internal financial/accounting policies.
▪ Ensured accurate presentation of quarterly and annual financial statements, balance sheets in accordance with IFRS.
▪ Assisted in financial forecasting and budgeting, including cash flow forecasts.
▪ Analyzed trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and
expenses with commentaries.
▪ Served as an assisting point of contact for external auditors with financial and tax audits.

Ernst & Young 2010 – 2013
Senior Associate Islamabad, Pakistan                                                                                                                                            Jul 2010 – Jun 2013
Key Responsibilities:
▪ Participated in Internal Audits, Compliance Reviews and Financial Reviews for various clients including multi-nationals
and leading domestic companies. Major clients included: ICI (Previously AkzoNobel), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), United
Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), World Bank, Asian Development
Bank, Department for International Development (DFID), UK, Islamic Relief (IR), USA, World Food Programme (WFP),
English Biscuit Manufacturers, and Ferozsons Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd.
▪ Prepared and reviewed working papers; prepared and finalized draft and final reports for managerial/partner review

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
▪ Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA)-Canada. 2015
▪ Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), UK Qualified Member. 2013
▪ Oxford Brookes University, UK BSc. (Hons.) in Applied Accounting. 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
▪ Overview of Canadian Tax & Law, 2015.
▪ Business Continuity planning, 2013.
▪ Finance profession growth & stability in Qatar, 2013.
▪ ACCA Professional Ethics Module- An application of all code of ethics to practical scenarios, 2013.

PERSONAL DETAILS
▪ Nationality: Canada
▪ Date of Birth: 02-Dec-1989
▪ Marital Status: Married