Mursalin Chowdhury, Cpa, Cma
About Mursalin Chowdhury, Cpa, Cma
Mursalin Chowdhury is a CPA and CMA who currently serves as the Controller at the Canadian Medical Association, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various managerial roles in organizations such as TFO Canada and Transparency International.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Mursalin Chowdhury has served as the Controller at the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) since 2020. In this role, he manages the day-to-day accounting operations for CMA and its subsidiaries. He oversees the monthly close processes and prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages for six entities within the CMA group of companies. Chowdhury plays an active role in managing external financial audits and preparing financial statements and disclosures in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
Education and Expertise
Mursalin Chowdhury studied at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he achieved qualifications in Organizational Quality Management and Professional Accounting. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and a Master's Degree in Accounting from the University of Dhaka. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and accounting practices.
Background
Mursalin Chowdhury has a diverse professional background in finance and accounting. He has held various positions across multiple organizations, including TFO Canada, Transparency International, and CARE. His career spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong foundation in financial operations, policy implementation, and compliance management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Mursalin Chowdhury has implemented new or revised accounting policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with the CPA Canada Handbook. He has maintained policy and procedure documentation for complex financial and accounting issues and supported the implementation and monitoring of internal controls to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the Canadian Medical Association, Mursalin Chowdhury held several significant roles. He worked as the Finance Director at TFO Canada from 2017 to 2020 and as the Accounting Manager from 2016 to 2017. His earlier experience includes positions at Transparency International as Director of Finance and Administration, and as a Finance Coordinator at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).