Roch Mathieu-Poulin, C.Adm., CPA

CFE, CIA

Cell: 418-929-4884

rochpoulin@gmail.com

Bilingual: French / English

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in business administration – Accounting

Laval Université Laval, Quebec City

Professional Training Program (CPA)

CPA Canada – HEC Montréal

KEY SKILLS

· Performance Audit

· Internal Control

· Project Management

· Team Management

· Teamwork

· Customer Service

· Consulting

· Fraud Examiner

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Expert Strategic internal audit counsellor

2025 -

Ministère de la Justice du Québec

§ Develop and enhance the internal audit framework, governance and management practices, as well as the audit execution processes, to meet or even exceed the requirements of international internal audit standards.

§ Support coordinators and auditors in carrying out audit engagements and provide guidance in complex situations requiring advanced expertise.

§ Conduct quality assurance reviews of audit engagements.

§ Assist the director in preparing and conducting audit committees and follow-up activities.

§ Design annual and multi-year planning in collaboration with the director and coordinators.

§ Provide support and expertise to the director regarding the development and implementation of the internal audit strategic plan, performance indicators.

§ Coordinate reporting to the Treasury Board and prepare the annual reports.

§ Support the director in analyzing the ministry’s environment and establishing an audit universe that prioritizes engagements based on risk.

Senior Audit Advisor / Project Manager

2020-2025

Commission municipale du Québec

§ Plan, organize, and supervise the audit team’s work to achieve set objectives, while managing audit-related risks.

§ Define audit objectives and valid evaluation criteria considering the specific context of the audited elements.

§ Develop the audit strategy, including the nature, timing, and scope of procedures to be implemented, as well as the audit program.

§ Collaborate on and review performance audit reports, formulating relevant findings and recommendations.

§ Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and directives governing audited entities and consider all relevant provisions.

§ Participate in research and development projects related to accounting, auditing, and other topics aligned with the organization’s mission.

§ Conduct assignments directly or indirectly related to financial information, including developing audit processes and using sampling techniques.

§ Support the team in applying audit methodology according to certification standards.

Manager

2008-2020

Les événements PRP inc. / COPO Productions – Quebec

§ Produce corporate and public events.

§ Develop business opportunities.

§ Oversee organizational management.

§ Analyze the financial status of events.

§ Plan and set up event sites, ensuring public and staff safety.

§ Act as project manager at
Agora Opus3 since 2010.

§ Serve as Executive Director at Québec Art Cité (2009-2010).

Director, Production Department

2014-2017

Carnaval de Québec – Quebec City

§ Assist in preparing the organization’s annual budgets.

§ Plan, execute, and manage various events.

§ Design and oversee production budgets and administer financial systems for the department.

§ Evaluate financial impacts of operations or planned events.

§ Manage schedules and adhere to established budgets.

§ Supervise different stages of event production.

§ Lead production teams.

§ Ensure customer service for both internal and external stakeholders.

§ Recruit and coordinate production teams.

§ Handle calls for tenders and negotiate contracts with suppliers.

§ Prepare various event reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

RSM NE / Special Projects Manager Sales & Marketing Coordinator

2005-2008

Polycor Inc. – Rivière-à-Pierre, Saint-Sébastien, and Quebec City

§ Develop new markets and prospect in New England.

§ Analyze and prepare dispute files.

§ Analyze financial data and conduct in-depth research.

§ Manage projects.

Deputy Director / Senior Estimator

1998-2003

Prelco Inc. – Rivière-du-Loup

§ Estimation, consulting, and project management.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant

2020-2023

Université Laval

§ Provided tutoring, moderation, and grading services for midterm and final exams (CTB-1000, 1001, 3103).

Financial Security Advisor

2003-2005

Industrielle Alliance – Rivière-du-Loup

§ Analyzed and proposed solutions for business owners (share sales/buybacks).

Coordinator

1992-1998

École des Langues Vivantes – Université Laval (Quebec)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)IIA (2025)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)ACFE Member #969265 (2022

Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (C.Adm.)OAAQ License #A21-51744 (2021)

Ordre des CPA du Québec (CPA) OCPAQ License #150145 (2023)

United Nations Certifications

§ Introduction to Security Sector Reform [PTP.2016.02E]

§ Milestones in UN Peacekeeping [PTP.2016.05E

§ Principles and Guidelines for UN Peacekeeping Operations

§ UN-REDD Programme | REDD+ Academy

§ Strategic Intelligence

§ UN CCLearn Introduction to Climate Change

§ Core Pre-deployment Training Materials