<p><strong>Jameel Sayani, BASc, CPA, CA, CAFM</strong>, is a Partner and the Regional Leader of MNP’s Aboriginal Services team on Vancouver Island. Working closely with First Nations communities and organizations from across the Island, Jameel takes pride in building strong relationships with his clients to help them develop strategic direction and realize their vision for their communities and generations to come.</p>
<p>Drawing on more than eight years of experience in public practice, Jameel delivers a wide range of assurance, taxation and business advisory services to Aboriginal clients in ways that align with their values, vision, and culture. In addition to providing core accounting services, he also acts as a dealflow advisor to First Nations and leverages MNP’s extensive expertise to assist clients with governance, business planning, recruitment, training, and succession planning.</p>
<p>Jameel is a Chartered Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA), designated in 2010 after receiving a Bachelor in Applied Science degree at York University and a Diploma in Accounting at the University of British Columbia. In 2012, he became a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). Active in his community, Jameel serves as Director of the Nanaimo Youth Services Association, Director with the CPA Education Foundation of B.C. and was a winner of the Top 20 Under 40 Vancouver Island Award in 2013.</p>