Papa Bachir Soumare
Montréal
Summary
Accounting professional with 6 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take responsibility to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
International Tax Auditor
Canada Revenu Agency
Montreal
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Conduct audits and compliance reviews on specific international tax issues
- Lead discussions and negotiations on proposed adjustments, penalty recommendations, as well as complex, technical and contentious issues
- Respond to requests for technical information on the taxation of international transactions, particularly on the application of tax conventions
- Gather and review information, identify anomalies and gaps in the provisions of all tax treaties and laws administered by the Agency
- Helping the Department of Justice defend reassessments in court
- Prepare reports and working papers to support reassessments and penalties
- Respond to taxpayer requests for services.
Income Tax Auditor
Canada Revenu Agency
Montreal
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Verify returns, accounting records, taxpayer requests and supporting documents to confirm and enforce compliance with laws administered by the CRA
- Prepare working papers, letters and reports to support work performed and compile asset data to facilitate recovery of amounts owed by taxpayers
- Plan how the audit will be conducted; review documents and conduct research regarding statutes, case law, publications and policies
- Discuss technical and contentious issues, proposed new assessments and recommendations relating to penalties and interest waivers with taxpayers and/or their representatives
- Prepare audit reports and negotiate the establishment of new assessments with taxpayers and/or their representatives
- Identify and collect data for referral of compliance-related issues to appropriate program areas.
Taxpayer Services Agent
Canada Revenu Agency
Montreal
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Respond to a variety of inquiries or service requests regarding tax matters, CRA-managed programs and linked accounts
- Performs various calculations to determine tax or requirements for CRA-managed programs, elections, benefits or administrative exemptions
- Accepts payment arrangements, when applicable rules authorize it, based on pre-established guidelines
- Educates taxpayers by providing information and promoting available services.
Tax Auditor Technician
Québec Revenu Agency
Montreal
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Carry out documentary research relating to tax requests
- Inform customers about the content and application of laws administered by Revenu Québec
- Undertake necessary changes following verification requests from individuals or management.
Senior Perception Advisor
National Banque of Canada
Montreal
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Perform reading and rigorous analysis of financial statements
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of work processes
- Act as a content expert within the perception management department.
Customer Service Representative
Rogers Communications
Montreal
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Answer incoming customer calls in a professional manner
- Respond to customer inquiries courteously
- Listen and analyze customer requests with the aim of playing an advisory role
- Respond precisely to expressed needs
- Propose and conclude a sale agreement for products and services that meet customer needs and position objectives.
Customer Service Representative
Vidéotron
Montreal
04.2016 - 02.2017
- Answer incoming customer calls in a professional manner
- Respond to customer inquiries courteously
- Listen and analyze customer requests with the aim of playing an advisory role
- Respond precisely to expressed needs
- Propose and conclude a sale agreement for products and services that meet customer needs and position objectives.
Education
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Rimouski, Quebec Canada12.2015
High School Diploma In Finance - Finance
Cours secondaire des parcelles assainies, Dakar
Dakar, Sénégal 06.2011
Skills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Tax Compliance Expertise
- Problem Solving Prowess
- Strong Analytical Abilities
- Accounting principles understanding
- Professional Judgment
- Customer Service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
International Tax Auditor
Canada Revenu Agency
02.2023 - 08.2024
Income Tax Auditor
Canada Revenu Agency
01.2022 - 01.2023
Taxpayer Services Agent
Canada Revenu Agency
11.2020 - 01.2022
Tax Auditor Technician
Québec Revenu Agency
09.2018 - 11.2020
Senior Perception Advisor
National Banque of Canada
10.2017 - 09.2018
Customer Service Representative
Rogers Communications
03.2017 - 10.2017
Customer Service Representative
Vidéotron
04.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Accounting
Université du Québec à Rimouski
High School Diploma In Finance - Finance
Cours secondaire des parcelles assainies, Dakar