Intern, Forensic Accounting
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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Forensic Accounting position in Montreal, QC from May- Aug 2025.
Job Summary
The Intern, Forensic Accounting is responsible for carrying out duties under the supervision and guidance of the Forensic Accounting Management. The incumbent participates in completing assignments related to forensic investigations and data analytics initiatives.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in the executing forensic investigations
- Extract data from CN systems and ensure information completeness and accuracy
- Perform investigation steps, including data analytics and inspection of documents
- Evaluate information and provide a preliminary assessment
- Provide documentation in support of forensic investigations
Requirements
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Time management skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
- Experience in data analytics*
Education
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree program in one of the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Information and Technology (I&T), or areas related to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) profile
*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
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