Wajeeha Rafat, Cpa (Canada), Cma (Uk)
About Wajeeha Rafat, Cpa (Canada), Cma (Uk)
Wajeeha Rafat is a Senior Manager in Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC with extensive experience in financial and regulatory reporting, ERP systems, and strategic investment management.
Company
Wajeeha Rafat currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC. She has been with CIBC since 2019, contributing to the bank's capital markets accounting operations. Her role involves overseeing accounting and reporting processes, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders, and managing strategic investment funds at both the parent bank and subsidiary levels.
Previous Roles
Wajeeha Rafat has an extensive background in financial management and reporting. Before joining CIBC, she worked at RBC as a Manager for Financial & Regulatory Reporting from 2015 to 2018. She also served as a Manager for Financial Reporting and Analysis at Scotiabank in 2014. Her earlier roles include ERP Consultant at Excellence Delivered (EXD) from 2012 to 2013, Manager Finance/Controller at Siemens from 2006 to 2011, and Audit Senior at EY from 2001 to 2005.
Education and Certifications
Wajeeha Rafat holds several professional certifications. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) through CPA Canada, an Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and a CO (Controlling) Certified Consultant from SAP. Additionally, she has completed the Leadership Connections Program at ACCES Employment/Humber College. Academically, she earned a Master's Degree in Economics and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, both from Karachi University.
Expertise in Financial Systems
With proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Cognos, and Oracle, Wajeeha has developed and implemented financial models in MS Excel tailored for cost controlling processes. Her expertise spans managing end-to-end accounting and reporting processes for strategic investments, including funds, equity stakes, and joint ventures. She plays a crucial role in supporting both onshore and offshore teams in booking accounting transactions, reconciling the general ledger to source, and preparing comprehensive financial and regulatory reports.