Fahad Waliany Cpa, Ca
About Fahad Waliany Cpa, Ca
Fahad Waliany is a Financial Controller with extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting. He has worked in various roles across multiple industries, including cannabis and manufacturing, and holds a CPA, CA designation.
Current Role at Buckzy Payments Inc.
Fahad Waliany serves as the Financial Controller at Buckzy Payments Inc. since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His responsibilities include managing financial statements, budgets, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Finance
Fahad has held various accounting and finance positions throughout his career. He worked as a Corporate Accountant at Canerector Inc. for three months in 2011, followed by an 11-month tenure as Account Manager at Solidifi in 2012. He also served as a Senior Associate at McGovern Hurley LLP from 2019 to 2020 and as Director of Financial Reporting at Gravitas Financial Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background and Professional Qualifications
Fahad obtained his Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. He achieved the CPA, CA designation from CPA Canada after studying Tax and Assurance from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he passed Level I at the CFA Institute, focusing on IFRS, US GAAP, and financial instruments valuations and analysis.
Expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis
Fahad possesses extensive expertise in financial reporting and analysis, including implementing IFRS 9, 16, and 15. He has experience in statistical analysis using Python, R, and SAS. His background includes working on financial and regulatory filings for go-public transactions across various exchanges and leading audit engagements under IIROC and CIPF regulatory reporting requirements.
Industry Experience
Fahad has worked across diverse industries, including Cannabis, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, and Consumer Goods. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape within these sectors, allowing him to adapt to different regulatory and operational environments.