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Professional with over 10 years of experience in international firms (Big4) and in-house (industry and financial services). Specialized in financial, operational, and IT audit, as well as internal controls (SOX, ISA, 52-109 compliance), process optimization, and risk analysis. Strong command of accounting standards (IFRS, NCECF, PCG, US GAAP), financial statement preparation, and management control. Recognized for rigor, analytical skills, and the ability to sustainably strengthen control environments and financial information reliability.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km), Lille (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Nice (up to 50km)

ArcelorMittal
Head of Internal Audit and Compliance
RAW MATERIALS INDUSTRY
October 2023 - Today (2 years and 8 months)
Montréal, Canada
Conducting internal audits covering financial, operational, and IT processes, including risk analysis, process mapping, and evaluation of control effectiveness.
Risk assessment, identification of control weaknesses, and formulation of targeted recommendations to optimize processes, strengthen governance, and improve operational performance.
Review of compliance with SOX requirements, including control documentation, design and operational effectiveness testing, and action plan follow-up.
Close collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT departments to ensure financial information reliability, improve internal control practices, and support transformation initiatives.
Audit & Compliance: ITGC, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST 800-53, IRS, Basel III Internal Control
KPMG
Audit and Advisory Manager
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
September 2017 - October 2023 (6 years and 1 month)
Paris, France
1. Financial audit of international groups
Leading and supervising audits of statutory, consolidated, and combined accounts.

Varied portfolios: SCOR Insurance, ALSTOM NA, SYSTRA, SAFRAN, Bonduelle, Pôle Emploi, Action Logement, CNRS, Red Cross.

2. Internal control – SOX & 52-109
Process review, deficiency identification, recommendations.

Design and operational effectiveness testing.

3. Engagement management and audit strategy
Risk assessment, audit plan definition, execution supervision.

Analytical review, financial information validation, financial statement compilation.

4. Public sector audit
Engagements for the Quebec Auditor General (VGQ).

Compliance, performance, and governance assessment.

5. Team supervision and coordination
Supervision of 1 to 5 auditors, workload management, quality review.

Technical coaching and staff support.

6. Communication and deliverables
Preparation of audit reports, summary notes, and presentations to financial departments and audit committees.
Internal Control Audit & Compliance: ITGC, SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST 800-53, IRS, Basel III Financial Reporting Accounting IFRS

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Registered Chartered Professional Accountant (Auditor CPA)
Quebec.
2023
Comptable Professionnel Agréé (CPA auditeur) inscrit
Graduate Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor
from Paris Ile-de-France.
2022
Expert-Comptable et Commissaire aux Comptes diplômé

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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
IIA

Salim Yéro

Chartered Professional Accountant / Auditor CPA

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