GTA
Ziad Said
Partner
GTA
zsaid@kpmg.ca
Ziad has been with KPMG for over 10 years working on audits of large financial services clients. He specializes in financial institutions, specifically asset management, funds and banking.
Over the years, Ziad has served numerous financial services clients, including Schedule I and II banks, large mutual fund complexes, bank-owned investment dealers, asset management companies, and hedge funds. He has also been involved in the public offerings of debt and equities.
He attended the University of Western Ontario where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree (Math) then went to the University of Toronto to pursue his CA requirements. While working with KPMG, Ziad was the recruiting manager for the Fire group, the HR manager and then business manager before recently being promoted to Partner.
Katie McGarry
Senior Manager, Audit
GTA
klmcgarry@kpmg.ca
Steve Hills
Manager, Audit
GTA
shills@kpmg.ca
Mandy Lai
Manager, Audit
GTA
mandylai@kpmg.ca
Mandy joined KPMG in 2009 after obtaining her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. She started with KPMG in the Kingston Audit practice working on clients in various industry groups including private enterprises, municipalities, universities, hospitals and other non-profit organizations, before transferring to the Toronto office in 2010.
While at KPMG, Mandy has been involved in recruiting and various community volunteer initiatives including leading the Impact Committee in the Kingston office. On a special client engagement, she also had the opportunity to visit many universities across Canada, U.S., and Asia.
Mandy is currently part of the Information, Communications and Entertainment Audit practice, primarily serving public and private clients in industries including telecom and software development. Outside of work, Mandy is an avid traveler and has travelled extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. She also enjoys volleyball, hot yoga, golf, and snowboarding.
Bryant Ramdoo
Manager, Audit
GTA
bramdoo@kpmg.ca
Bryant started with KPMG in May of 2005 as a summer intern. After graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario he started full-time as a first year accountant in the Consumer Markets’ Audit practice in September 2006. Bryant has provided professional services to clients in a variety of industries including retail, industrial chemicals, professional services, mining, and automotive.
Bryant has spent time as a facilitator for the KPMG School of Business teaching audit fundamentals, in-charge auditor, and audit technology training. Bryant is an eAudIT champion for the Consumer Markets group and leads several other initiatives in his audit practice. In the summer of 2009 Bryant was seconded to KPMG Johannesburg, South Africa working in the Energy and Natural Resources audit practice.
Jason Robinson
Senior Accountant, Audit
Toronto (Bay Adelaide Centre)
jmrobinson@kpmg.ca
Jason joined KPMG in 2008 after obtaining his Bachelors in Management and Organizational Studies from the University of Western Ontario. Since joining the firm, Jason has worked in both the Indirect Tax Group and the FIRE audit practice. In 2010, while working in the Indirect Tax Group, Jason completed the CICA In-depth GST course. In 2011, Jason obtained his Chartered Accountancy (CA) designation.
In addition to his client commitments, Jason has been actively involved with KPMG GenNext. GenNext is an initiative that encourages those in their 20s and 30s to become more actively involved in the United Way and the agencies it supports.
In his personal time Jason enjoys golf, snowboarding and travelling.
London
Ian Jeffreys
Partner, Audit
London
ijeffreys@kpmg.ca
Ian began his career with KPMG’s London office in September 1995. In his 16 years with KPMG, Ian has worked solely in the Audit practice within Southwestern Ontario. His areas of focus include hospitals, hydro distribution utilities, and municipal government. Ian is also the Partner responsible for HR and Recruiting in the London office.
Included in Ian’s most memorable moments at KPMG are many activities that he’s done with his co-workers. From playing hockey, football, or soccer against other firms in town, to enjoying a great evening at the office Christmas party with my peers and their spouses, there is always a lot of fun to be had. From a professional perspective, Ian’s most memorable moment was passing the Uniform Evaluation (UFE). Ian has attended the UFE Convocation each year since to celebrate the success of KPMG’s writers.
When Ian is not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife Kim and his children Spencer and Sydney. Ian lives an active lifestyle and enjoys travelling and playing and watching many sports, including hockey, golf, and baseball.
Erin Huff
Senior Manager
London
ehuff@kpmg.ca
Erin Huff started her career at KPMG in September 2002, after graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. Prior to entering the HBA program at Ivey, Erin completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of Western Ontario. Erin has been in KPMG's Audit practice since she started with KPMG. Her client base is typical of KPMG's Southwestern Ontario industry groups: manufacturing, distribution, and various not-for-profit organizations.
In her time at KPMG, Erin has been involved in numerous community activities and groups, including serving on the board of the London Rowing Society. At the office, Erin enjoys the learning opportunities available within the firm, and has facilitated various audit training programs, and participates in campus recruiting functions. Erin also took advantage of the Global Opportunities offered by KPMG and went on a short term secondment to the KPMG office in Johannesburg, South Africa.
When not at work, Erin enjoys spending time with friends and family, skiing, boating, and travelling. Some of her more recent travels have included Southern Africa, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Thailand.
Nick Tiede
Manager
London
ntiede@kpmg.ca
Nick Tiede started his career at KPMG in September 2005 after graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. Prior to entering the HBA program at Ivey, Nick was enrolled in the History program at King’s University College at Western. Nick has been in KPMG’s Audit practice since his hire. His client base is typical of KPMG’s Southwestern Ontario industry groups: automotive, financial institutions, software developers, and many other manufacturing-based clients.
In his time at KPMG, Nick has been involved in numerous community groups, including serving as coach of the St. Joseph’s Rams Secondary School girls’ slo-pitch team and, most recently, as a volunteer mentor to a local housing co-operative board of directors. At the office, Nick enjoys the learning opportunities available within the firm, and is involved as a UFE Coordinator for the London office and participates in campus recruiting functions.
Eric Mallory
Senior Accountant
London
emallory@kpmg.ca
Eric joined KPMG in September 2007 after graduating from the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. Prior to entering the HBA program at Ivey, Eric completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Western Ontario. Eric has been with KPMG’s Audit practice since his hire, working with clients in diverse industry groups: not-for-profit organizations, manufacturing, transportation, agri-food, and healthcare.
While at KPMG, Eric has been involved in numerous community groups, most recently volunteering as a coach with a local football club. His involvement also includes facilitating staff meetings in the office, liaising with the Ivey accounting club, and participating in campus recruiting functions.
In his spare time, Eric enjoys spending time with his family, playing football and hockey, snowboarding. He values KPMG’s work-life balance as it enables him to take the time to travel across Canada, the US, and Europe.
David Ross
Senior Accountant
London
davidross@kpmg.ca
David Ross joined KPMG in September 2007 after completing the HBA program at the Richard Ivey School Business. David has been working in the audit practice of the London office for the past four years. His client base includes a mix of manufacturing, healthcare and not-for-profit organizations.
While at KPMG, David has spent time as a mentor in London office CA program, and founded the Ivey Accounting Mentorship Program in 2010. David also teaches part-time at the University of Western Ontario in the BMOS and Ivey accounting programs and sits on the Fund Development committee of a local health care provider.
When he’s not working, you can find David on the golf course, or soaking up the sun at the cottage!
GVA
Matt Stevens
Senior Associate, Transactions and Restructuring
Vancouver
mcstevens@kpmg.ca
Matt joined the Corporate Finance and Valuations group in the KPMG Advisory practice in October 2010 after three years in Audit with the FIRES group. Matt also completed a summer internship in 2005. He has worked with clients from a variety of industries including hospitality, real estate development, transportation and logistics and financial institutions.
Matt obtained his BCOM from UBC in 2007, and his MPAcc from the University of Saskatchewan in 2009. He wrote the UFE in September 2009 and earned a place on the national honour roll. Matt has had the opportunity to travel to Orlando, Whistler, Anaheim, Salt Lake City and Boston for work for his various clients. He is also heavily involved with recruiting and loves to meet the next generation of KPMG staff!
Outside of work Matt enjoys playing golf and football, running and hanging out in Vancouver and is currently involved in the launch of the Vancouver chapter of the Sauder Business Alumni Club. Matt also enjoys traveling, and lived in Italy and Belgium for a year while on exchange from UBC.