Jonathan Visva

Background

About Jonathan Visva

My skills and experience include: • MBA,CPA (USA) with CGA designation; • Over 25 years of financial management experience in various business settings; • In depth experience of supervising several staff in the accounting department; • Experience in acquisition, development, management and disposition of real estate properties and business units; • Hands-on knowledge and skills in accounting, treasury, financial and tax reporting in all divisions of real estate industry, hi-tech and in other sectors; • A leadership approach and management style that challenges and supports staff to grow professionally and produce exceptional results; • Over twenty years of experience and exposure in international, US and Canadian GAAP, IAS and IFRS; • Ten plus years of active volunteering experience at several charitable organizations at different capacity; • Exposure and experience in preparing, presenting minutes (as a secretary) at the board meetings for not-for-profit organization; • Advanced knowledge and on-going practical experience in various software programs including Excel, QuickBooks, Tax Prep (T1, T2 and T3), Turbo Tax (USA), Payroll, Word, etc; • Day-to-day handling and familiarity working with internal, external consultants, Banks, Government officials, Accounting, Auditing, Legal and other professional; • Experience in developing and implementing of financial systems, processes and procedures • Entrepreneur experience owning and operating small businesses such as VOIP, Sports bars and public accounting practice for over five years; • Strong understanding of corporate governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the board of directors; • Capable to balance appropriate risk taking and effective compliance; • Passionate about continuous improvement in processes and change management; • Experience in public speaking, business and other communication skills.