Farial Siddiqui

Driven, high-performing Bookkeeper with hands-on experience taking full ownership of end-to-end full-cycle bookkeeping, complex reconciliations, and clean-up projects. Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO), with deep practical experience navigating e-commerce payment clearing accounts, sales tax compliance (GST/HST/PST), and month-end close to trial balance. A proactive problem solver who thrives on untangling messy books, optimizing client workflows, and delivering pristine financial data without needing day-to-day supervision.

Bookkeeper (Full-cycle) at Exchange Marketing (2024-05 – 2025-04)

Took full portfolio ownership of full-cycle bookkeeping, managing daily transactions, complex merchant/bank reconciliations, and month-end close through to trial balance.

• Cleaned up historical accounting records and resolved multi-month transaction discrepancies across accounts receivable, payable, and revenue channels.
• Prepared audit-ready documentation and structured monthly working papers to deliver pristine financial reporting for leadership review.
• Communicated directly and proactively with clients to resolve billing edge cases, clear unmatched items, and ensure seamless data flow.
• Identified and flagged operational process improvements to streamline monthly transaction workflows and ensure compliance with Canadian tax guidelines.

Accounts Payable Clerk at Shared Health MB (2025-06 – Present)

Managed high-volume transaction processing and general ledger reconciliations in a fast-paced environment with zero tolerance for errors.

• Proactively investigated complex account variances and vendor discrepancies, resolving root causes before issues impacted financial closes.
• Supported month-end close procedures, including accrual validations, posting GL corrections, and preparing detailed working papers for leadership review.
• Leveraged automated financial systems (SAP) to optimize daily processing efficiency and maintain high accuracy under tight deadlines.

Client Advisor at Royal Bank of Canada (2023-04 – 2024-05)

Served as the primary point of contact for routine client inquiries, delivering clear, professional, and diplomatic communication across diverse accounts.

• Conducted detailed transactional reviews and data audits to ensure complete adherence to strict compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed multiple competing client priorities independently while maintaining an unwavering commitment to data precision and confidentiality.
• Built strong relationships with internal teams through clear communication and discretion.

Compliance Intern at Habib Bank Limited (2022-01 – 2022-04)

Assisted the finance team with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, expense reviews, and year-end financial reporting packages.

• Supported GST/tax compliance documentation and prepared audit working papers to ensure alignment with statutory regulatory frameworks.
• Gained hands-on experience working within SAP and regulatory reporting frameworks.

Treasurer at BUP Accounting Forum, Bangladesh University of Professionals (2020-01 – 2022-04)

Executed full-cycle record-keeping, budget variance analysis, and monthly/annual financial statement preparation.

• Oversaw transaction accuracy, payment workflows, internal controls, and GST/PST sales tax filing summaries.

Accounting Volunteer at JAAGO Foundation (2019 – 2020)

Maintained donation records and supported monthly reconciliations.

• Assisted with audit documentation and financial reporting for non-profit operations.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations and supported audit documentation.

Accounting Volunteer at SEID Trust (2017 – 2019)

Supported financial tracking of donations and fund disbursements.

• Helped standardize accounting records and monthly close processes.
• Collaborated with the finance team to streamline monthly accounting processes.

Master of Finance – Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba (2024)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Information Systems – Bangladesh University of Professionals (2022)