Team

Wahaj Ahmed

FOUNDER & CEO

info@scangroup.ca
+1 647 952 2500
1940 Ironstone Dr., Unit 102, Burlington, ON L7L 0E4, Canada

Wahaj Ahmed is a designated CPA,CGA with an extensive background in Accounting, Tax and Financial Planning & Analysis. Wahaj has over 15 years of experience in controlling all aspects of corporate accounting and financial reporting functions of various Fortune 500 Organizations and Top 10 global accounting firms. Wahaj enjoys helping his Clients reach new levels of success through proper guidance and planning. Wahaj is the founder of Scan Consulting Group and also serves as the Principal Partner in all its Subsidiaries.

Team Members

Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Nikola Blair MA, IPRA, NADT

Nikola is an Executive Business Management consultant and has over 25 years of expertise in sales, marketing and busines strategy. She has managed the strategic partnerships and implemented policies and partnerships for various Government departments such as the Justice System, Educations Boards, Social Services and (NHS) National Health Service. England. Nikola joins us from QuickBooks, Intuit Canada, as our VP, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. She is responsible for maintaining and growing the Organization’s overall business and its strategic direction for the entire lifecycle of business development, direction and structure.

Partner, Business Advisory Services

Samie Husain

Samie is a serial entrepreneur and has over 20 years’ experience in Capital Markets, M&A, Valuation and Real Estate. He began his career in the capital markets, with top tier Canadian Banks, where he managed portfolios, raised capital and valued companies. He manages the Groups M&A and Commercial Real Estate division. He holds an MBA from the Schulich School, York University and a BA from the University of Toronto.

Manager, Accounting and Advisory Services

Saad Khan CPA, CGA

Saad Khan is a designated CPA, CGA with over 10 years of experience in financial analysis and reporting with over 4 years of experience at a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Big 4). Saad is our Senior Manager for the FP&A division at Scan Consulting Group. He has a vast experience in providing operational and financial reporting to small businesses specializing in financial due diligence reports, business valuations & financial modeling.

Operations Manager

Farhana Farid

Farhana joined Scan with a strong background in credit & financial services. She’s a graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, specializing in business administration. She has a diverse background and worked in various industries. She brings in a wealth of knowledge and expertise in marketing and research.

Farhana serves as the Operations Manager at Scan Group with her exemplary customer services skills, making her the face of the company while running smooth operations of the business.

Tax Associate

Annam Nadeem

Annam Nadeem is a designated CPA, CGA with a keen interest in Account and Taxation Planning and Analysis. Prior to joining Scan Consulting Group as Taxation specialist, Annam has extensive experience within global organizations including Ernst & Young where she started her professional career while gaining valuable experience within audit and taxation practice. During her career, Annam has developed key skill set within taxation and accounting processes driven by her focus on keeping the interest of clients at forefront while ensuring all regulatory compliances.

Certified Book Keeper

Elizabeth Nieto

She brings extensive experience and education in the field of accounting and Book keeping. She, has an entrepreneurial background, providing financial and accounting services to small and medium businesses accross different sectors of the economy. Additionally, has more than 15 years of experience working in the banking sector which makes her an all rounder in understanding the needs of small businesses.

Client Engagement Specialist

Dean Cerenzia

Dean Cerenzia is an aspiring CPA candidate. He comes from an entrepreneurial background with experience in financial analysis & planning and customer service. Dean serves as a Client Engagement Specialist in Scan Accounting Professional Corporation, the accounting services arm of Scan Group.

Marketing Specialist

Jennifer Harding

Jennifer Harding is a graduate in arts and designing from George Brown College, Toronto – Canada. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing, branding and design. Jennifer serves as the Marketing Specialist at Scan Group.

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Lyndsay Swanston

Lyndsay Swanston serves as the Sales and Marketing Specialist at Scan Consulting Group. She is currently enrolled in the Bachelors in International Business program at Bryant University USA, with a concentration in Marketing. She has expertise in marketing, customer service and public speaking, and is currently completing her Honours Thesis in the field of international digital marketing. She has a background in entrepreneurship and her work is fueled by her passion for understanding clients and supporting their goals.

Accountant

Jaideep Deol

Jaideep is an aspiring CPA and is enrolled at York University‘s Bachelors of Commerce program. We are excited to have him on board and to provide exceptional services and support to our Clients.