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Carl Michel René, CPA

Audit Professional

Summary

Detailed and efficient financial audit professional, with a proven track record of working with financial institutions and investment boards, who is seeking to leverage his professional skills at your organization. Extensive knowledge over financial instruments and worked to enhance the financial accuracy and compliance of various financial institutions and crown corporations by leveraging various data analytic tools. Offering excellent communication in both French and English with a history of meeting company goals while working under pressure, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best achieve the organization's mission.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Audit Professional-Financial Instrument Specialist

Office of The Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead several audit projects relating to complex financial instruments (derivatives, hedges, securitization)
  • Performed Bloomberg valuation over various complex financial instruments
  • Uncovered and corrected several material financial misstatements and proposed correcting adjustments for Crown Corporation's financial statements

Corrector

University Of Ottawa
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Corrector for CPA Graduate Diploma in Chartered Professional Accountancy
  • Corrector for 4th year “Special Topics in Accounting”course covering topics including: Lease Accounting, NPOs, Income Taxes, and Financial Instruments (IFRS 9)

External Audit & Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Increased man-hour productivity by 10% by implementing digital tools (Alteryx) in work engagements
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills by providing coaching and mentorship
  • Led audit engagements on complex clients operating in banking industry adopting IFRS standards
  • Performed complex sensitivity analyses over various financial instruments (Derivatives, Mortgage-backed securities, Loans)

Vice President of External Affairs

Telfer Accounting Club
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Increased sponsorship revenue by 67%
  • Managed relationships with sponsors and other third parties
  • Collaborated with team members to increase the quality of networking events

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada (PwC Canada)
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Ensured the integrity of financial reporting by verifying the accuracy of accounting records and reconciliations.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies in financial statements.

Director of External Affairs

Telfer Accounting Club
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Increased sponsorship revenue by 30% by implementing social media productivity plan
  • Proactively identified opportunities to add value to sponsors with new events

Education

CPA - Professional Education Program

CPA Ontario
02-2025

Graduate Diploma - CPA Chartered Professional Accountancy

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
08.2022 - 12.2022

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Specialization in Accounting

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
09.2018 - 2022.05

Skills

  • Endorsed problem solving skills
  • Endorsed public speaking skills
  • Skilled in data analysis with Alteryx and IDEA
  • Proficient in creating interactive reports with Microsoft Power BI
  • Proficient in Python
  • Proficient in using Bloomberg for financial analysis
  • Optimizing workflow processes
  • Problem-solving in conflicts
  • Strategic task assignment
  • Operational audit analysis
  • Experienced with IFRS compliance and application
  • Proficient in PSAS standards

Timeline

Audit Professional-Financial Instrument Specialist

Office of The Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
05.2023 - Current

Corrector

University Of Ottawa
01.2023 - 12.2024

Graduate Diploma - CPA Chartered Professional Accountancy

University of Ottawa
08.2022 - 12.2022

External Audit & Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2021 - 03.2023

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada (PwC Canada)
06.2020 - 07.2020

Vice President of External Affairs

Telfer Accounting Club
04.2020 - 04.2021

Director of External Affairs

Telfer Accounting Club
05.2019 - 04.2020

Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Specialization in Accounting

University of Ottawa
09.2018 - 2022.05

CPA - Professional Education Program

CPA Ontario
Carl Michel René, CPAAudit Professional