Vanessa Palamar, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

Acheson, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Oversee and manage audits and audit teams
• Review junior and senior staff members audit work
• Ensure financial statements are in accordance with the applicable accounting framework for clients in various industries including construction, manufacturing, not-for-profits and municipalities
• Present audit planning reports, audit findings reports and financial statements to key stakeholders, including Board of Directors and Audit Committees
• Counsel, train and mentor junior and senior staff members in the areas of career development and technical competencies
• Focus on business development by building on existing relationships and meeting new people

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Oversee and manage audits and audit teams
• Review junior and senior staff members audit work
• Ensure financial statements are in accordance with the applicable accounting framework for clients in various industries including construction, manufacturing, not-for-profits and municipalities
• Present audit planning reports, audit findings reports and financial statements to key stakeholders, including Board of Directors and Audit Committees
• Counsel, train and mentor junior and senior staff members in the areas of career development and technical competencies
• Focus on business development by building on existing relationships and meeting new people

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Lead engagement teams in the field which included supervising and mentoring junior staff members
• Conducted external audits in accordance with multiple accounting frameworks including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Public Sector Accountant.
• Prepared or reviewed client prepared financial statements
• Identified and communicated issues, assessed their impact and provided practical solutions to clients for improvement of their business in areas such as internal control deficiencies, operations and financial statement.
• Coordinated the UFE program and related training at KPMG

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Worked on audit engagements and performed various procedures on allocated section work
• Kept senior accountant and manager informed of the status of my allocated section work
• Addressed review notes provided by the manager and/or partner

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Independently prepared compilation and review engagements including corporate tax returns
• Worked on audit engagements and performed various procedures

Chartered Accountant Designation

Successfully passed the UFE in 2012.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

Education record