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Preet Dhaliwal

@preetdhaliwal

I lead multi-entity financial reporting, close, budgeting, and audit-ready accounting processes that improve decision-making.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit experience to improve processes, provide practical business insight, and partner with leaders on informed financial decisions.

At Arbutus College, I lead month-end and year-end close for multiple entities, preparing financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, accruals, deferred revenue schedules, and IFRS-compliant reporting. I reduced the month-end close timeline by 20% through process improvement, automation, and system enhancements.

I've also supported financial reporting at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and led audit engagements at KPMG-affiliated firms for multinational clients. I bring 8+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, variance analysis, internal controls, audit support, and mentoring accounting teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accountant

Current

Arbutus College

Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Lead month-end and year-end close for multiple entities, preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports. Led process improvements that reduced month-end close timeline by 20% and supervised two junior accountants.

Full Cycle Accounting Financial Reporting Month End Closing Year End Close Account Reconciliation Journal Entries Accruals IFRS Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Audit Support Process Improvement Automation Excel Supervision

Financial Accountant

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Ltd.

Dec 2019 - Jul 2020 (7 months)

Supported month-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Maintained balance-sheet account integrity and provided financial insights to operational teams.

Month End Closing Journal Entries Reconciliations Financial Reporting Balance Sheet Analysis Internal Controls Compliance

Senior Auditor

KPMG Resource Center Private Ltd.

Dec 2018 - Sep 2019 (9 months)

Managed audit engagements for multinational organizations, reviewing financial statements, internal controls, and revenue recognition. Supervised and mentored a team of seven professionals.

Audit Financial Statements Internal Controls Revenue Recognition Payroll Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Fixed Assets Supervision Mentorship Customer Relationship Management

Executive Auditor

BSR & Co. (KPMG)

Apr 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Led audit engagements from planning through completion, including statutory accounts finalization and tax audits. Applied IFRS and local standards to assess revenue recognition and complex estimates.

Audit Statutory Accounts Tax Audits IFRS Revenue Recognition Deferred Balances Complex Estimates Audit Planning Client Collaboration

Audit Associate

Jasminder Singh & Associates

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017 (6 months)

Assisted in finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements, supporting statutory and tax audits. Managed compliance filings including annual returns, VAT, and TDS returns.

Financial Statements Statutory Audits Tax Audits Compliance Annual Tax Returns VAT TDS