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Catherine Ouellette

Finance Consultant

€136/day
Montréal, CA
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Catherine

Bilingual professional with solid expertise in financial statement control and preparation. A generalist recognized for strong analytical skills, I have evolved in the financial field and held high-level reporting responsibilities. Possessing good judgment, I am conscientious and strategic. Focused on achieving corporate objectives, I am high-performing, motivated, and ready to take on new challenges.

Summary

 Experience in organization and operations of the complete accounting cycle, GAAP, IFRS;
 Member of the Ordre des Comptables Professionnels du Québec since 2004;
 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, accounting sciences profile;
 Proficiency in SOX internal control system management;
 Adherence to professional code of ethics, Financial Security laws;
 Integrity, versatility, strong propensity for teamwork;
Dynamic communicator, methodical mind, versatile;
 Ability to manage tight deadlines, priority management;
 Precise, sense of accuracy and planning, organizational structure;
 Computer skills: Oracle (&Net suite), SAP, (FI-CO), (FI-AA),
Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint Outlook),
QuickBooks, TaxPrep
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Montréal (up to 50km), Laval (up to 50km), Longueuil (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Ivanhoe Cambridge
    Analyst, Financial Disclosure - Accounting
    REAL ESTATE
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    Montréal, Canada
    For assigned entities, responsible for all aspects related to financial and management accounting, including recording of current transactions, currency conversion, adjustments with foreign accounting principles, and proper treatment of financial instruments and fair values. Responsible for operational aspects of assigned real estate investments according to established deadlines.

    More specifically
    • •Ensure adequate accounting for assigned real estate investments, including steps completed by RPA, to enable subsequent production of financial statements for the Group and its subsidiaries;
    • •Validate all financial data provided by real estate managers and partners;
    • •Determine the impact of divergences in real estate investment accounting conventions and ensure all necessary adjustments are made to comply with the Company's standards;
    • •Analyze financial statements of assigned real estate investments and provide explanations for significant variations between actual, budget, and previous year or previous year-end for both income statement and balance sheet items;
    • •Perform various monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliations and analyses;
    • •Analyze the variation in realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses;
    • •Validate intercompany transactions and investments assigned to ensure proper elimination;
    • •Assist in the accounting for disposals;
    • •Produce any other information or analysis (statutory and tax financial statements, tax requests, statistics, etc.);
    • •Ensure the execution of established internal controls;
    JD Edwards RPA Consolidation Financial Analysis IFRS Standards
  • Glencore Division Cuivre
    Financial Analyst
    RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY
    February 2024 - January 2025 (11 months)
    Laval, Canada
    • - Analysis of financial and operational data to produce monthly financial reports related to operating costs;
    • - Support journal entries, financial documentation, and account reconciliation related to costs.
    • - Participate in the improvement processes of the department's activities and in cost management system update projects;
    • - Manage operating costs and follow up with cost center owners on budget variances;
    • - Coordinate the planning and budgeting process related to operating costs and ensure alignment with business strategy;
    • - Ensure the proper application of compliance controls to maintain adherence to current processes and standards;
    ◦ - Work in close collaboration with other team members and other departments to achieve departmental objectives
    SAP S/4 HANA Budget Management Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Financial Analysis Reporting
  • CAE Electronics
    Business Partner in Finance
    AVIATION AND AEROSPACE
    February 2023 - January 2024 (11 months)
    Montréal, Canada
    •Software: Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
    • Prepare analyses and reports for management to support business decisions and strategic initiatives
    • Lead the financial budgeting process for departments
    • On a monthly basis, produce variance analysis, financial forecasts, and an analysis of potential risks and opportunities for each department
    • Present the budget, variance analysis, and forecasts to the management team
    • Prepare journal entries and provide accurate analyses upon request
    • Provide financial support to various groups within the company

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Education

  • Bachelor's degree
    Bachelière
  • Bachelor's degree in
    UQAM
    Baccalauréat en

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