Jamil Garcia
Controller @Verses
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WORK HISTORY
Controller @Verses
Vancouver, BC, CA
My journey with VERSES is anchored in driving the company\'s transition to a publicly listed entity on a Canadian Stock Exchange. In this pivotal role, I assumed diverse responsibilities, such as- Prospectus preparation: Support the comprehensive preparation of the prospectus. It was a critical step in the listing process, ensuring all essential information was available and compliant with regulatory standards- IFRS implementation (US and Canada): Guiding the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in both US and Canadian reporting organizations- New accounting software implementation: Spearheading the successful implementation of advanced accounting software, a transformative step that streamlined operations and substantially improved financial reporting efficiency- Quarterly public financial reporting: Playing a central role in preparing the comprehensive Management\'s Discussion and Analysis (MD & A) and financial statements- Leadership in external audits: Managing the annual external audit and quarterly reviews, fostering a productive and collaborative relationship with external audit teams.
EDUCATION
American University - Kogod School of Business
Extension of the MBA, Executive MBA
FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Bachelor, Business Administration
FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
Universidad Regiomontana S.C.
Post Graduate, Executive Training
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Certificate, Accounting and Finance
Langara College
Diploma of Education, Advanced Studies in Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMIL GARCIA
Over 30 years’ of experience in finance, accounting, and audit- Demonstrated ability to handle all accounting and financial functions for large, midsize, and small firms- Solid business orientation- Robust IFRS knowledge- Proven talent for interacting professionally with individuals at all levels- Recognized strengths in M&A, treasury, internal controls, and financial planning and analysis- Strategic business partner to organizations with a successful record of accomplishments in businessimprovement- Fluent in English and Spanish, native in Portuguese
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