Zahidul Islam

As a dedicated accounting professional combining an MBA in Finance with over two years of progressive Canadian public accounting experience, I bring expertise in financial statement preparation, compilation and review engagements, audit support, and tax compliance. I am actively seeking a new opportunity in accounting or finance to leverage my technical toolkit and collaborative approach.

Intermediate Staff Accountant at Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP (2025-01 – Present)

• Independently prepared working papers and financial statements for Review and Compilation Engagements; completed sections of moderately complex Review Engagements with minimal supervision.
• Prepared complex audit sections including accounts payable/receivable testing, confirmations, and inventory count attendance, supporting accurate financial reporting and internal control evaluation.
• Prepared Level 1–4 corporate (T2) and personal tax returns with related schedules; identified and resolved diagnostic and tax issues to ensure CRA compliance and filing accuracy.
• Addressed file budget recovery shortfalls during peak tax season through prioritization, disciplined follow-up, and proactive engagement management, resulting in an approximately 15% improvement in overall file budget recovery.

Junior Staff Accountant at Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Prepared working papers for Compilation Engagements by analyzing client financial information and supporting year-end financial statement preparation.
• Assisted Audit Engagements by performing substantive testing, preparing audit working papers, and maintaining complete engagement documentation to firm quality standards.
• Prepared Level 1–2 corporate and personal income tax returns, ensuring CRA compliance, filing accuracy, and resolution of diagnostic issues.
• Collaborated with Managers and senior team members to resolve accounting, tax, and engagement issues; utilized CaseWare and Tax Prep to deliver accurate, standards-compliant work.

Senior Executive – Finance & Operations at Tasia Securities Limited (Nagad) (2021-07 – 2022-08)

• Managed daily finance and operations for brokerage transactions; resolved client account, onboarding, and operational inquiries across multiple channels.
• Prepared and submitted regulatory reports to the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Administered BO accounts, conducted KYC verification and client documentation reviews. Performed share reconciliations and transaction verification reducing discrepancies and improving reporting accuracy.

Commercial Banking Intern at National Bank (2021-03 – 2024-06)

• Assisted with account opening procedures and documentation verification in accordance with banking regulations.
• Supported debit/credit card and cheque book processing while reducing administrative errors; coordinated with internal teams to improve service efficiency.
• Responded to customer inquiries and supported daily branch operations.

Master of Business Administration (Co-op) in Finance – Brock University (2022-09 – 2024-04)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance – North South University (2017-01 – 2021-06)