Aminata Keita

Financial audit, Intern

Auditor General of Québec, 575, rue Jacques-Parizeau, bureau 300 (Québec) Canada

Number of hours per week: 35 

- Active participation in a variety of audit assignments: with a mentor, involvement in files of increasing complexity. Development of technical skills in financial auditing, covering all stages of certification of financial information, particularly for government and public body financial statements.

- Contributions to large public organizations: Working with large entities, enabling me to gain solid experience in the public sector. Participation in major audits, helping to develop expertise as a future CPA.

- Personalized, recognized learning environment: hands-on training integrated with audit assignments, with specific coaching for financial assurance. Opportunity to work in a stimulating environment with multi-disciplinary teams, favoring career progression. 

- Contribution to the management of public resources: Support for the VGQ's primary mission of contributing to optimized management of public resources through financial audits.

- Diversified work with public impact: Intervention with ministries, government agencies and grant recipients (education and healthcare networks), ensuring efficient management of public funds.

Teaching Assistant/ Introduction to Business Management 

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, (Ontario) Canada

Total hours: 25 

Average hours per week: 1.5 

- Design of detailed lesson plans in line with pedagogical objectives.

Preparation of exercises, assignments and projects to reinforce understanding of concepts. - Development of formative and summative assessments adapted to learning objectives. Correction and grading of assignments, exams and project work. Providing constructive feedback to help students progress. - Providing individualized support to students in academic and professional matters. Guiding students in course selection and academic planning. - Participation in educational planning meetings with the teaching team. Interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate diverse business perspectives into courses.

Intern, Insurance

BDO, 180 Kent Street, Suite 1700, Ottawa, Canada

Number of hours per week: 37.5 

- Effectively use the course's technical knowledge to prepare tax returns for a variety of companies. 

- Contribute to the preparation of tax returns for individuals and companies, preparation of T4/T5 slips

- Establish positive working relationships with customers and respond effectively to requests and suggestions

- Communicate effectively with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.

- Assume responsibility for files, independently managing workflow and presenting complete work in a timely manner.

- Understand the customer's industry and recognize its principles and business trends.

- Preparing NTR compilation missions

- Assists in the preparation, verification and review of tax provisions.

- Identify and solve common accounting, auditing and tax problems.

Teaching Assistant/ Management Accounting

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Total hours: 110 (2023) and 93 (2022)

Average hours per week: 6 (2023) and 5 (2022) 

- Applied to everyday tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
 - Analyze information and provide solutions to problems.
 - Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily exercises.

- Deliver lectures in a participatory environment. Facilitating class discussions to encourage critical thinking. Organized tutoring sessions to help struggling students. - 
Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare on a daily basis.
 - Graded assignments and reported individual progress to the teacher.

Covid-19 Ambassador for Health and Community Safety Program

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Number of hours per week: between 15 and 30 

- Patrol all assigned buildings, including residences, library, sports and food facilities, etc., and report density issues, non-conformance hot spots, areas of concern to immediate supervisor.

- Identify students' concerns by providing informed recommendations and advice, as well as directions to the appropriate locations.

- Inform and educate the campus community about public health measures related to the current pandemic (hand washing, distance, congregation, wearing masks in public places, etc.).

- Complete daily reports as required and detailed incident reports.

Generalist Volunteer Internship

Bank of Africa, Bamako, Mali

Number of hours per week: 40 

- Use Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and communicate.

- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

- Creation of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for daily reports.

- Work with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service.

- Delivery of services to customer sites within specified timescales.