Waqas Ahmed Waqar, Acca Cpa (Canada) Finalist
About Waqas Ahmed Waqar, Acca Cpa (Canada) Finalist
Waqas Ahmed Waqar is a Plant Controller with extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently working at Cascades in Vancouver, Canada. He has held various positions in financial roles across different companies and countries, including Saudi Arabia and Canada, and has completed studies in accounting and finance.
Work at Cascades
Waqas Ahmed Waqar has held multiple positions at Cascades since 2021. He currently serves as the Plant Controller, a role he has maintained for three years in Vancouver, British Columbia. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for two months and as an Accountant for one month in 2021. His experience at Cascades highlights his expertise in financial management within the manufacturing sector.
Education and Expertise
Waqas Ahmed Waqar has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at Karachi University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. Additionally, he pursued studies at ACCA, focusing on Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, and Audit. He is also a finalist in the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) program, further enhancing his qualifications in the field.
Background
Waqas Ahmed Waqar began his career in finance in Saudi Arabia, where he worked as an Accounting Manager at Evolution Engineering Services from 2014 to 2016. He later served as a Finance Officer at AMI Saudi Arabia Ltd. from 2017 to 2019. His early education was completed at Pakistan International School Jeddah, where he achieved his high school diploma. This diverse background has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations in various settings.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Waqas Ahmed Waqar has accumulated extensive experience in financial roles. He worked as an Accountant at MTTS from 2012 to 2014 and later joined Robert Half as an Accountant and Consultant in 2020 and 2019, respectively. His roles have varied from accounting to financial analysis, showcasing his adaptability and proficiency in the finance sector.