Onaiza Ahmed, Cpa, Ca
About Onaiza Ahmed, Cpa, Ca
Onaiza Ahmed is the Managing Director of Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in financial reporting and advisory roles across various sectors and international markets.
Company
Onaiza Ahmed currently works at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She serves as the Managing Director, Finance. She has risen through the ranks at Brookfield over the years, having previously held positions such as Senior Vice President Finance from 2021 to 2023 and Vice President Finance from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Positions
Before her current role at Brookfield Asset Management, Onaiza Ahmed held multiple positions in various renowned organizations. She was a Senior Manager in Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) at EY in New York from 2016 to 2019. At BMO Capital Markets, she worked as an Associate Director from 2015 to 2016. Onaiza served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Victim Services Toronto for four years and had several roles at TD Bank Group, including Senior Manager in Treasury and Balance Sheet Management and Manager in the Chief Accountant's Department. Additionally, she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London and Toronto.
Education and Credentials
Onaiza Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS) degree from Western University. She also earned a Master of Management and Professional Accounting (MMPA) from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. Onaiza is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), having achieved this designation through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO).
Expertise in Financial Reporting
Onaiza Ahmed has extensive expertise in financial reporting, with proficiency in both US GAAP and IFRS standards. Her career includes significant experience in accounting analysis and business advisory support for complex transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring transactions, and IPOs. Her background in technical accounting and policy roles has prepared her to support various sectors, including Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Retail Banking, and Treasury.
International Experience
Throughout her career, Onaiza Ahmed has gained valuable international experience by working in major financial hubs, including Toronto, London, and New York. Her tenure at globally recognized firms like EY, BMO Capital Markets, TD Bank Group, and PricewaterhouseCoopers reflects a diverse and broad professional background, enabling her to offer informed and globally relevant financial insights.