Zuhair Babar
Zuhair Babar
Learner - He / Him
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Location
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Bio

I'm a dedicated student at the Schulich School of Business with a strong interest in accounting and finance. I’m eager to apply my academic knowledge and gain practical experience with your company, contributing to innovative financial solutions and growth.

Portals
Categories
Accounting Financial modeling Financial services Investment Risk, audit and compliance

Skills

Auditing 2 Balance sheet 2 Financial analysis 2 Financial forecasting 2 Financial management 2 Financial statements 2 Forecasting 2 Quickbooks (accounting software) 2 Trend analysis 2 Payroll tax 1

Achievements

Latest feedback

Marcel Maroist
CEO-Founder
May 13, 2025
Individual endorsement
Financial statements Auditing Forecasting Financial management Financial analysis Trend analysis Financial forecasting Balance sheet Quickbooks (accounting software)

To Whom It May Concern, I’m pleased to endorse Zuhair for the dedication and professionalism he demonstrated during his internship at KAT Innovation. Zuhair approached his work with quiet determination and a strong desire to learn. He steadily took on new responsibilities, adapted quickly, and contributed meaningfully to the success of his assigned tasks. I was particularly impressed by his thoughtful approach—he took the time to understand the objectives behind each assignment and delivered carefully considered work. In his interactions with the team and stakeholders, Zuhair maintained a respectful and collaborative attitude. He listened attentively, communicated clearly, and consistently incorporated feedback to improve outcomes. He also managed his time well, meeting deadlines and staying organized throughout the internship. Zuhair has the foundation of a reliable and conscientious professional, and I’m confident he will continue to grow and excel in any future role. I fully recommend him for further opportunities. Sincerely, Marcel Maroist CEO-Founder, KAT Innovation

Learner feedback
Zuhair brought a positive attitude and steady commitment to every task he took on. He was thoughtful in his approach, eager to learn, and consistently delivered well-prepared work. His professionalism and collaborative mindset made him a great team contributor.
Financial statements Auditing Forecasting Payroll tax Financial management Financial analysis Trend analysis Financial forecasting Balance sheet Quickbooks (accounting software)
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Recent projects

Work experience

Accounting & Finance Intern
Kat Innovation
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 2025 - May 2025

Completing the 3 primary financial statements projections for a start-up to show investors. Using market research and inference to create financial projection models to advise the founder's decision-making. Doing due diligence for financial models based on different geological markets such as Canada and the U.S to gauge the possible success of the product launch.

Cashier
Home Depot
Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
April 2023 - July 2023

A team cashier role, trusted with handling customer service and securing cash.

Informations Officer
Elections Canada
Markham, Ontario, Canada
October 2021 - October 2021

Handled voter inflow for an Ontario election.

Team Member
Mcdonald's
Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
September 2021 - March 2022

Collaborated with a team of 20 people to keep up our processes and ensured consistent customer service.

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting & Finance
Schulich School of Business
September 2023 - April 2027

Personal projects

York Ace Accounting & Corporate Finance Competition - 1st Place Winner
March 2025 - March 2025

Placed 1st in a pressure tank-style competition, creating financial strategies within 30 minutes to present for 15 minutes to judges. Given a company case experiencing issues with macroeconomic volatility, using financial account information to make a strategy for managing risk. Advised the use of financial KPI's to gauge safety within the company.

StudentBusinessConnection - Founder
February 2025 - Current
https://studentbusinessconnection.com/

Founded a non-profit, student-led organization that provides basic business services to small businesses at no cost. In exchange, students gain resume-building experience beneficial for future opportunities. Thus far, we have collaborated with the Newmarket Islamic Centre, providing a detailed marketing and financial plan to allow them to raise money during the month of Ramadan.

Schulich Accounting Society - Pathways Case Competition
January 2025 - February 2025
https://www.schulichaccountingsociety.com/

Competed in an accounting-related case competition with a team of 4 members. Analyzed a 14-page document containing relevant business and financial details regarding Habitual Chocolate and its expansion into Woodstock Ontario. Created a forecast of the income, cash flow, and discounted cash flow statements over 5 years. Provided meaning to basic accounting information and customer data to create an actionable plan for Habitual Chocolate.

UX/UI Design Agency Cofounder
May 2024 - September 2024
https://xpdesign.agency

Co-founded a UI design agency, primarily focused on optimizing websites for local or small businesses. Responsible for acquiring and qualifying leads, creating copywriting for outreach, and creating onboarding processes.

Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship - Partnerships & Projects Lead
January 2021 - August 2021
https://jacanada.org/program/company-program/

Led our business's partnerships and projects department under the Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship program. This included contacting and discussing partnerships with non-profit organizations to create mutual benefit. Tasked with leading side projects within the business to focus on niche issues such as social media campaigns.