Canadian pharmacy students and interns unified for excellence, advocacy and academics in pharmacy.

Finance Officer

Bhawani Jain

Finance Officer

Bhawani Jain

University of Waterloo, Class of 2024

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Education (Prior to pharmacy school): BMSc. (Hons) from Western University

3 adjectives to describe yourself: Diligent, analytical, curious

Why did you join CAPSI?

I joined CAPSI to connect with pharmacy students at my school and across Canada and actively contribute to the organization’s efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy and advocate for the needs of pharmacy students and interns especially at a time when the profession is changing so rapidly. I believe in the power of collective action and the impact that can be achieved through collaboration, making CAPSI an ideal platform to contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice.

What drug are you and why?

Prednisone! I am versatile and useful in a a variety of situations!

finance@capsi.ca

Duties for Finance Officer

  • Deposit and carry out all the banking activities for CAPSI National.
  • To formulate a budget for the year, based on last year’s resources and expenditures.
  • To maintain accurate records of all transactions involving CAPSI National.
  • Update the Finance Manual as necessary
  • To promptly reimburse all General Council members upon receiving receipts.
  • To maintain close contact with the current and two (2) upcoming PDW Committees regarding financial affairs
  • Advise and inform the General and Executive Council in financial matters concerning the association.
  • To select an auditor for the Year End financial records reviews and negotiate a suitable fee for service
  • Act as the Chairperson of the CAPSI Finance Committee (Section7.2)
  • Actively participate in the CAPSI Ethics Committee (Section 7.7)
  • Submit articles of national student interest and an update of activities to CAPSIL
  • Participate as an active member of the National Council, offering feedback and input on any issues and discussions that arise.
  • Ensure CAPSI’s books have been closed for the previous fiscal year prior to the CPhA Conference
  • Attend meetings and prepare and distribute reports at two meetings: PDW and the TC prior to the CPhA Conference. Reports may be made throughout the year to inform the National Council as needed.
  • Use the checklist approach to keep track of tasks that have been completed, are in progress, and have been completed

Valuable Skills & Traits

  • Accounting and record-keeping experience
  • Experience with any computer programs that facilitate record maintenance, organization, and time management skills