Chris Safruik

21 years of experience in public practice, file preparation, and corporate tax compliance (T1, T2, T4, T5 and GST). Strong appreciation for the structure, precision, and professional responsibility required in public practice. Proficient in multiple software packages including Caseware, Tax Prep, Profile, Quickbooks and Sage.

Responsible for preparing working papers, completing tax returns, and preparing financial statements on both compilation and review engagement basis. Produces accurate work under time constraints while maintaining a high standard of professionalism in client communications.

Senior Staff Accountant at Tober Hembling & Associates LLP (2024-01 – Present)

• Prepared financial statements for compilation engagement, review engagement, and audit engagements for owner-managed corporations and non-profit organizations
• Prepared tax compliance filings including GST, T1, T2, T4 and T5
• Assisted clients with CRA document requests and document submission
• Personal tax preparation

Senior Staff Accountant at Donnelly & Co LLP (2019-01 – 2024-12)

• Prepared financial statements under review engagement and notice to reader (9200 and CSRS 4200) standards in compliance with reporting requirements for small and medium owner-managed enterprises and corporations
• Reviewed client submissions, updated Caseware files to comply with new internal standards, and coordinated followup for missing information
• Personal tax preparation

Senior Accountant at King & Company (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Prepared notice to reader engagements and review engagements for corporate and not-for-profit entities
• Prepared real estate and lawyer trust audits in compliance with relevant legislation
• Reconciliation and variance analysis of balance sheet accounts, and analysis of financial performance to identify and explain variances to ensure reasonability of information presented to stakeholders

Senior Accountant at SVS Group LLP (2014-01 – 2017-12)

• Prepared financial and corporate tax returns and year end financial statements for partnerships and corporate groups with up to 17 subsidiary corporations and combined assets of $62 million in accordance with ASPE/GAAP
• Monthly and annual full cycle accounting and reporting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax filings for corporate clients
• Communicated regularly with client management to address accounting issues and provide technical advice on an ongoing and as-needed basis
• Performed training and supervisory duties to bring students and staff up to speed with office procedures and build technical skills in accounting

Accountant at Wallace Whitford Professional Corporation (2011-01 – 2014-12)

Accountant at Grant Thornton LLP (2008-01 – 2011-12)

Junior Associate at APP & Associates (2007-01 – 2008-12)

CGA Program – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Business Administration Program in Accounting Diploma – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2002-01 – 2004-12)