Shohan Ghotra

Results-driven CPA PEP candidate with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in the commercial real estate and REIT sector. Deep expertise in full-cycle property accounting, IFRS/GAAP-compliant financial reporting, CAM reconciliations, and month-end close processes across industrial portfolios. Adept at delivering accurate, timely financial statements, streamlining reporting workflows, and supporting audit and compliance functions.

Currently pursuing the CPA designation through CPA Ontario's Professional Education Program.

Property Accountant - Dream Industrial REIT - Toronto, ON

(2022-06)

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of industrial properties, producing accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, payroll, leasing commissions, and capital transactions; review GL accounts against budgets to identify and resolve variances.
• Calculate, reconcile, and recover CAM and property tax charges; maintain supporting schedules ensuring completeness for client reporting.
• Maintain straight-line rent schedules and manage capital project files including cost tracking and amortization schedules.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare forecasts, and execute client distributions; review and approve bank reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Reconcile management fees in accordance with client agreements and support year-end audit preparation.

Property Accountant - Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust - Toronto, ON

(2020-04 - 2022-05)

• Managed full-cycle accounting across an industrial REIT portfolio, including GL entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses supporting year-end audits.
• Prepared GAAP-compliant financial statements and maintained integrity of general ledger accounts through rigorous monthly close procedures.
• Conducted weekly and monthly bank reconciliations; managed electronic banking transactions and maintained complete financial documentation.
• Supported budgeting, financial forecasting, and accrual-based journal entry preparation for property portfolios.

Revenue Accountant - Choice Properties REIT - Toronto, ON

(2019-01 - 2020-05)

• Compiled and reviewed general ledger entries with a high standard of accuracy and efficiency for a large mixed-use REIT portfolio.
• Prepared year-end audit documentation and consolidated financial reports; performed variance analysis and ensured compliance with accounting standards.
• Processed tax returns and completed monthly bank and account reconciliations.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist - Dexterra (Outland Carillion Services) - Mississauga, ON

(2018-02 - 2019-01)

• Processed and reconciled AP/AR transactions, verifying invoices and maintaining financial accuracy across multiple accounts.
• Managed month-end closing entries, resolved account discrepancies, and produced accurate financial documentation and receivables summaries.

CPA PEP Candidate - CPA Ontario (2026-07)

Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Accounting - York University (2016)