Raj Shah, Cpa
About Raj Shah, Cpa
Raj Shah is a Senior Accountant specializing in Corporate Reporting at Tricon Residential, where he focuses on investor, debt, and compliance reporting. He has a diverse background in accounting and finance, having worked at PwC, Manulife Asset Management, and other organizations in various roles.
Current Role at Tricon Residential
Raj Shah serves as a Senior Accountant in Corporate Reporting at Tricon Residential since 2021. His responsibilities include preparing the Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and focusing on investor, debt, and compliance reporting. This role has enhanced his attention to detail and teamwork skills, contributing to the overall financial reporting processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at PwC
Raj Shah worked at PwC in various capacities. He began as an Assurance Associate for three months in 2018 in Vaughan, Ontario, where he performed pension audits and coordinated with multiple offices for group and component audits. He later served as a Senior Associate from 2019 to 2021 for two years, gaining experience in financial statement audits and reviews across diverse industries such as real estate and construction.
Education and Qualifications
Raj Shah holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Accounting from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also achieved a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the same institution in 2019, maintaining a GPA of 11.2/12. His foundational education includes completing high school at Weston Collegiate Institute, where he earned his Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from 2010 to 2014.
Professional Background
Raj Shah has held various roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Business Systems Analyst at Manulife Asset Management for eight months in 2017-2018 and as a Financial Analyst for the Ontario Public Service Executives for three months in 2016. Additionally, he has experience as an Accounting and Strategy Manager at Gradesavers from 2015 to 2016 and as a Sales Associate at Toronto Hockey Store & Goalie Heaven Ltd. in 2013.
Skills and Expertise
Raj Shah has developed expertise in various accounting standards, including ASPE, IFRS, and ASNPO. His professional experience includes conducting financial statement audits and reviews for clients in diverse industries, enhancing his analytical and reporting skills. His work has involved collaboration with teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.