Baktash Adish
About Baktash Adish
Baktash Adish is a Senior Trusted Trader Officer at the Government of Canada, specializing in auditing transfer pricing and administering various legislation. He has an extensive educational background in accounting, finance, public policy, and social work, and has worked in government roles for over a decade.
Work at Government of Canada
Baktash Adish has been employed at the Government of Canada since 2007. He currently serves as a Senior Trusted Trader Officer, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he administers multiple pieces of legislation, including the Customs Act, Customs Tariff Act, and Excise Tax Act. His responsibilities include performing audits on large and complex corporations in Canada and the US to ensure compliance with CBSA-administered legislation. He also issues assessments to collect unpaid GST and duties and applies sanctions under the Administrative Monetary Penalty System for non-compliance.
Education and Expertise
Baktash Adish has a diverse educational background. He studied at Aligarh Muslim University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Literature from 1994 to 1997 and a Master of Social Work from 1997 to 1999. He furthered his education at York University, obtaining a Master's degree in Public Policy, Administration, and Law from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he attended Centennial College International Education Centre, where he studied Accounting and Finance, achieving Advanced Financial Accounting from 2010 to 2016.
Background
Baktash Adish has over a decade of experience in trade compliance and auditing within the Government of Canada. He began his career as a Senior Trade Compliance Officer, where he worked for ten years before transitioning to his current role. His extensive experience includes leading and coordinating verification officers during audits and serving as a liaison between management, clients, and team members. He specializes in auditing transfer pricing between related Canadian and foreign corporations.
Achievements
In his capacity as a Senior Trusted Trader Officer, Baktash Adish has made significant contributions to the Government of Canada. He represents the government in meetings with senior private sector executives to explain and defend audit findings. He also conducts re-validation and site reviews for members of CBSA's programs to ensure ongoing compliance. His role includes providing training and coaching to team members on computer applications and data extraction techniques, enhancing the overall efficiency of the auditing process.