Prabjot Kalsi, Pmp
About Prabjot Kalsi, Pmp
Prabjot Kalsi is a Manager in Accounting at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a CPA designation and has extensive experience in financial analysis, project management, and accounting standards.
Work at Canopy Growth
Prabjot Kalsi serves as the Manager of Accounting at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position held since 2018. In this role, Kalsi is responsible for managing and reporting on various financial instruments, including marketable securities and convertible notes. Kalsi oversees Capex Project Purchase Order approvals, cost tracking, budgeting, and funds commitment. Additionally, Kalsi conducts System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Post Implementation Verification (PIV) for new ERP implementations. Kalsi collaborates with key stakeholders across multiple accounting functions to ensure alignment with general accounting activities.
Education and Expertise
Prabjot Kalsi has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. Kalsi studied at CPA Ontario, focusing on Accounting and Auditing, and is expected to achieve CPA certification by 2024. Kalsi also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Guru Nanak Dev University, completed between 1998 and 2001. In 2009, Kalsi obtained a Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from ACCA, enhancing expertise in accounting standards.
Background
Before joining Canopy Growth, Prabjot Kalsi held various positions in the finance sector. Kalsi worked at EY as a Senior Financial Analyst in Transaction Advisory Services from 2007 to 2010. Following this, Kalsi served as Team Leader for Cost Allocations at Bank of America from 2010 to 2014. Kalsi also worked at RBC as Manager of Fixed Assets Operations from 2015 to 2018. Kalsi began the career in finance as a Customer Service Representative at Convergys, focusing on financial products and services.
Achievements
Prabjot Kalsi played a key role in Project Pinnacle, which involved SAP Implementation for US operations. Kalsi leads the development of training materials, Standard Operating Procedures, and Process Maps for SAP change management projects. Kalsi is actively involved in Internal and External Audit/Internal Controls review for ICFR and SOX compliance, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards in financial reporting and compliance.