Muhammad Owais Zahoor

Financial Analyst @Baffinland

ON, CA

Led daily liquidity and cash flow forecasting, optimizing foreign exchange (FX) positions to reduce currency risk and improve cash utilization across business units.Manage and record key financial transactions related to banking, debt, leases, prepayments, and corporate cards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to support decision-making.Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, contributing to reliable financial reporting and seamless audit readiness.Prepare and analyze monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain financial accuracy.Partner with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to understand future business plans and proactively manage FX exposure aligned with company goals.Support financial reporting and planning cycles, including monthly close, variance analysis, and creation of working papers for internal stakeholders and auditors.File HST and QST returns for multiple legal entities, ensuring full compliance with tax regulations through detailed documentation and timely submissions.Act as a strategic finance partner, translating financial data into actionable insights to support operational efficiency, cost control, and business growth initiatives.Analyze G&A expenses across cost centers, comparing current vs. prior year results to identify variances, trends, and cost drivers; collaborated with department heads to provide explanations and actionable insights for budget control and forecasting.