Vania Puddoo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Senior External Auditor | IFRS, US GAAP & PCAOB Expertise
Skilled Senior External Auditor with a strong focus on IFRS, US GAAP, and PCAOB audits across the cannabis, transport, and entertainment industries. Experienced in managing audits for for publicly listed companies, ensuring adherence to complex regulatory and reporting requirements. Bilingual in English and French, with a focus on efficient audit execution, financial reporting, and client collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
PwC Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct planning activities, coordinate audit engagement, develop working relationships with clients, coach new audit associates, conduct risk assessments, complete audit processes, review workpapers, collaborate with cross lines of service, address accounting and financial reporting issues.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools.
- Identified control weaknesses during audits which led to the implementation of new controls, improving client''s overall risk management.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for clients, resulting in improved financial controls and reduced risks.
- Managed multiple client engagements simultaneously, consistently delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
- Performed detailed testing of internal controls, helping companies strengthen their risk management practices.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports that effectively communicated findings and recommendations to clients' senior leadership teams.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
Bilingual Administration Officer
Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered and processed financial and non-financial transactions, screened applications, handled inquiries from internal and external clients.
- Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
- Conducted data entry and recordkeeping to maintain client information.
- Improved claim processing speed with thorough attention to detail and timely follow-ups on outstanding issues.
- Reduced potential errors in claim submissions by conducting thorough pre-screening of all documents before submission to reviewers.
Audit Associate
PwC MauriIus
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated in audit engagements, contributed to the development of audit programs, conducted substantive audit procedures, performed detailed walkthroughs, engaged in continuous communication with client personnel, performed inventory checks and analyzed significant unusual transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Conducted walkthroughs with process owners to gain a thorough understanding of business operations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks, and workflow inefficiencies.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending at least 3 audit testing methodologies and reporting standards refresher workshops annually.
Education
Accounting Certification - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom07.2025
Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced
Toronto, Canada08.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University of Technology
Moka, Mauritius07.2018
Skills
- Audit Methodologies: Proficient in applying industry-standard audit methodologies and frameworks
- Internal Controls Evaluation: Expertise in evaluating and testing internal controls to ensure compliance with established procedures
- Accounting standards: Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP Reporting, PCAOB Standards
- Data Analytics: Proficient use of data analytics tools (Alteryx BI) for analyzing large datasets and deriving meaningful insights
- Client Communication: Strong communication skills in English and French for effective interaction with clients, presentation of findings, and addressing inquiries
- Coaching and Leadership: Leadership skills to guide and mentor junior team members, fostering positive team dynamic
- Project Management: Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute audit engagements within specified timelines and budgets
Additional Qualifications
- Diplôme d'Étude en Langue Française DELF B2
- Certificat de Langue Française de l'Alliance Française
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
PwC Canada
01.2022 - Current
Bilingual Administration Officer
Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2020 - 12.2021
Audit Associate
PwC MauriIus
03.2019 - 05.2020
Accounting Certification - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Graduate Certificate - Global Business Management
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Curtin University of Technology
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