Monica Thakur, Cpa, Ca
About Monica Thakur, Cpa, Ca
Monica Thakur, CPA, CA, is the Director of Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with over a decade of experience in finance and accounting roles.
Current Title and Role
Monica Thakur currently holds the position of Director, Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In her capacity as Director, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies, reporting, and planning to support the company's asset management objectives. Her role involves making critical financial decisions, analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Career at Brookfield Asset Management
Monica Thakur has held several key positions at Brookfield Asset Management. She started as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2016 to 2017, then transitioned to Manager, Finance from 2018 to 2019. Her rapid progression within the company illustrates her adeptness in financial analysis and management. As Manager, Finance, she handled more complex financial reporting and managerial duties before moving up to her current role as Director, Finance.
Previous Experience at EY
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Monica Thakur worked at EY, starting as a Staff Accountant from 2011 to 2014, and later as Senior Staff Accountant from 2014 to 2016 in the Toronto, Canada Area. During her tenure at EY, she gained extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance, which provided her with a strong foundation in public accounting practices.
Educational Background
Monica Thakur earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University, studying there from 2009 to 2013. Following her undergraduate studies, she achieved the CPA, CA designation, demonstrating her proficiency in accounting and finance. This educational background forms the bedrock of her professional expertise.
Early Career Internship at Unilever
Monica Thakur gained early career experience as a Brand Management Intern at Unilever in 2010 for a duration of three months. Although this position was brief, it provided her with insights into corporate operations and brand management, further enriching her diverse career in finance and accounting.