EDUCATION

Shamsha Jiwa received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of British Columbia in 1986. She completed the Graduates Admissions Program with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1988, and obtained her Chartered Accountancy designation (CA) in December 1990.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shamsha began her accounting career at Grant Thornton, Chartered Accountants as an articling student in 1987. She was appointed Senior Manager in 1994 and was responsible for auditing property management and real estate companies, managing an audit staff of seven and reviewing audited statements of operating costs with management.

Shamsha left Grant Thornton in 1999, accepting the position of Controller at Martello Property Services Inc. She has set up accounting systems and controls to manage the over 100 Trust Accounts in the portfolio. She also ensures the smooth transition of accounting information for new properties. Shamsha ensures that all accounting information is maintained in accordance with the requirements of Owners, third party auditors, the Real Estate Council of B. C. and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

In December 2004, Shamsha was promoted from her position of Controller to Vice-President Finance.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Member for Funding for Agakhan Education Board for Canada - 2006 to Present
• Executive Board Member for Ismaili Tariqah and Religious Education Board for British Columbia -
  2002 to 2005
• Employee Campaign Chair -United Way Campaign - 2001 to present
• Director for Focus Humanitarium Assistance Canada - disaster relief agency - 2001-2002
• Director for Vancouver Mental Patients Association- 2000 to 2001
• Executive Council Member for His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Council for British Columbia - 1992 to 1996