Nik Hayward
About Nik Hayward
Nik Hayward is a Tax Analyst Programmer at Wealthsimple with a diverse background in tax preparation, accounting, and inventory management.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Nik Hayward currently works at Wealthsimple as a Tax Analyst Programmer. In this role, he has developed tax logic for personal tax returns using HTML and JavaScript. Additionally, he has certified Wealthsimple's tax software for use with the CRA's NETFILE service. Nik also provides user support during tax season, addressing in-depth tax inquiries from clients.
Previous Experience at Wealthsimple
Prior to his current role, Nik Hayward served as a Tax Expert at Wealthsimple from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he was involved in offering expert tax advice and support, helping clients navigate their tax-related questions and concerns.
Past Positions at Lester Landau
Nik Hayward worked at Lester Landau as a Tax Preparer in Iqaluit, NU, during the 2016 and 2017 tax seasons. Each engagement lasted for three months, focusing on preparing tax returns and assisting clients with their tax filings.
Employment at SimpleTax
Nik worked as a Tax Expert at SimpleTax in 2019 for three months. His responsibilities included providing detailed tax advice and solutions to clients, ensuring that their tax returns were accurate and compliant with applicable regulations.
Role at Imperial Oil
In 2017, Nik held a position in Operations Accounting at Imperial Oil in St. John's, NL for three months. In this role, he was involved in managing operational financial reports and ensuring accurate accounting practices.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Nik has held various roles in the hospitality industry early in his career. He worked at Fairmont Banff Springs as a Food Expeditor in 2015 for five months and at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise as a Storekeeper in 2014 for four months. Additionally, he worked at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in multiple roles from 2012 to 2013.
Academic Background
Nik Hayward studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Co-operative). He completed his degree from 2014 to 2018. During his time at university, he also worked as a Finance and Accounting Exam Marker from 2015 to 2016.