Sabine Denoun MBA - MA - CPA

Experience

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  Arthur Andersen

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Auditor
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  Hachette Filipacchi Media

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Controller

  - Identify KPI - Key Performance Indicators- Prepare budgets- Lead business analysis- Prepare JE journal entries

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  KPMG Audit Canada

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  Senior Auditor

  - Perform Financial audit- Participate in IPO- Train staff

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  Coca-Cola

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Controller

  - Ensure compliance with Policies and Procédures- Prepare budgets and analyse significant variances- Implement recycling procedure- Lead projects

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  Standard Life Investments

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Senior Corporate Auditor

  - Plan and perform operational audits- Assess internal controls effectiveness and efficiency

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  Aldo Group

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Internal Audit Director

  - Develop and implement an audit methodology- Assess the Risk Universe of the company- Prepare the Internal Audit Plan- Lead audits and prepare audit reports

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  Canadian National Railway

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Senior Auditor

  - Provide independant and objective appraisal of CN's internal controls- Prepare internal audit - Test SOX controls

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  Concordia University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Senior Internal Auditor - Consultant - 6 month contract

  - Prepare internal audit reports- Follow up on past audits- Lead fraud investigation- Participate in the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan- Propose significant improvements to the Audit Methodology- Propose new content and format for the Internal Audit web page

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  Ville de / City of Côte Saint-Luc

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

  Consultant

  - Worked closely with management and operations to enhance internal control environment in Public Work and RecreationActivity Departments.- Met with head of both Departments to define the scope of the Internal Control Mandate. - Reviewed Policies and Procedures pertaining to Security, Emergency Recovery Plan, Inventory Management and CashHandling. Benchmarked current Policies and Procedures against industry's best practices.- Discussed with Management City's preparedness in case of emergency situations and activities recovery plan.- Tested controls in place through observation, re-performance, and review of supporting documents.- Identified deviations from standards. Assessed departures' impact on the City's operations and Financial Statements.- Proposed recommendations to mitigate risk identified.- Prepared reports for Senior Management to facilitate the implementation of action plans and promote best practices inregards to security. Show less

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  Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Senior Consultant

   Ensure that existing controls effectively provide the Deputy Head with reasonable assurance of compliance with applicable legislation, policies and regulations. Ensure that public funds are protected from fraud, abuse, waste and mismanagement.  Ensure that operations are duly authorized; and that records are properly maintained. Review the documentation on the Agency’s internal controls, as well as related business processes (Governance, Production of Financial Statements, Budgets, Pay, IT Controls). Test internal controls according to the work plan established and document the tests according to audit standards. Liaise with stakeholders and conduct interviews with them in order to obtain, specify and share information that facilitates the internal controls testing process.  Carry out internal control testing and document findings and changes if required.  Assist in compiling tests results. Prepare preliminary and final assessments, briefing notes, presentations and documents related to the obtained results. Assist in the development or implementation of Risk Management Plans. Issue recommendations on weaknesses identified during tests and regarding the addition or removal of controls deemed missing or irrelevant. Examine the described internal controls in order to assess their effectiveness and efficiency according to the risk assessment in co-operation with the Agency’s directorates.  Carry out assessments and analyses of risk controls, which may include statistical sampling and analysis of existing controls.  Liaise with stakeholders and conduct interviews with them in order to obtain, specify and share information that facilitates the coordination and management of risk assessment processes.  Develop and implement business continuity plans.  Document process improvements.  Consolidate testing results tables by business line.  Update control diagrams. Show less

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  Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – CMHC – SCHL

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2017

  Part of the Financial Control Centre of Excellence team within the sector of the Chief Financial Officer, I play a key role in the implementation and support of the Internal Control Framework (ICF) throughout CMHC, more specifically regarding IT controls over financial reporting risks. Implement and maintain strong governance and internal control effectiveness. Coordinate and integrate with various oversight functions to maximize efficiency. Monitor and provide input to Executive Reports on the effectiveness of controls, progress and resolution of control deficiencies and adherence to Internal Control Framework. Provide expertise in support of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting including Entity Level controls, Disclosure Controls & Procedures, Financial Process Controls . Provide quality assurance, independent challenge, guidance and ongoing support to business on the design and operating effectiveness of internal control activities. Show less As a member of the Operational Excellence and Information and Technology Governance team, I am the primary I&T resource responsible for managing all I&T audits, compliance reviews, as well as I&T policy and governance framework development.Being part of CMHC's three lines of defence, I am the primary point of contact responsible for liaison with compliance bodies that assess CMHC technology's overall performance. Acting as a single window for all I&T internal and external audit and compliance activities, I ultimately ensure CMHC is well positioned to properly identify, manage and mitigate I&T risks. Show less

  • Senior Internal Control Analyst – Office of the Corporate Controller

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Analyst Policy and Compliance - Operational Excellence - I&T Governance

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
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  CANADIAN DAIRY COMMISSION - CDC – CCL

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2019

  Project Leader – Audit & Evaluation

  As part of the Audit & Evaluation team I contributed on an on-going basis in the development and management of a comprehensive, independent audit and assurance program related to the operation and activities of the CDC.- Prepared a 3-year risk- based Audit Plan- Planned and managed internal audits, special review and investigation in support of the mandate of the Audit Section.- Provided independent, expert, professional advice, recommendations and analysis to the CDC’s senior management on the management and delivery of the CDC’s programs as well as improvements to the internal systems and practices. Show less

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  FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA - DFO

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2022

  Senior Manager - Internal Controls

  Senior Manager of Internal Controls 02/2019 to CurrentReporting directly to the Director General, Financial and Material Management Operations, I provide assurance that DFO has a well-established governance and accountability structures in place to support the assessment and oversight of its systems of internal control. I support DFO with the ongoing monitoring of its programs and the maintenance of an effective system of internal controls over financial management (ICFM) and financial reporting (ICFR). In 2019-2020 I managed a budget of $750,000 ($560K salary expenses, $190K Operation & Maintenance expenses). Show less

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  KPMG Israel

  Feb 2022 - now

  Extensive experience in leading SOX and ISOX projects for Hightech, Fintech and Biotech companies, including mapping and testing of internal controls of relevant processes in scope.Provide pragmatic recommendations to Senior Management and BOD in regards to risk mitigation strategies.

  • Internal Audit Manager

    Feb 2022 - now

  • GRC - Internal Audit Manager

    Feb 2022 - now
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  KPMG US

  Jan 2025 - now

  Senior Manager Corporate & IT Risk Consulting