Julie Desmarais, M. Fisc., Cpa, Cga
About Julie Desmarais, M. Fisc., Cpa, Cga
Julie Desmarais is a Commodity Tax Manager at Intact, where she has worked since 2020 in Montréal, Québec. She has a diverse background in tax and accounting, with previous roles at EY, Mazars au Canada, and other firms.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Julie Desmarais has been serving as the Commodity Tax Manager at Intact Financial Corporation since April 2020. In this role, she manages commodity tax operations, leveraging her extensive background in taxation and accounting. Her position at Intact is based in Montréal, Québec, Canada, where she has contributed to the company's tax strategy and compliance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Julie Desmarais holds multiple academic qualifications in accounting and taxation. She earned a Master's degree in Taxation from Université de Sherbrooke, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, she completed the PEP CGA program at UQAM from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from UQAM and various certifications, including CIAA fundamentals from the Canadian Insurance Accountants Association.
Professional Background
Julie Desmarais has a diverse professional background in taxation and accounting. Prior to her current role at Intact, she worked at EY as a Senior in indirect taxes for three years. She also held positions at Mazars au Canada as a Senior Accountant and at Maillette inc. as a Tax Accountant. Her early career included internships in auditing at Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton and Groupe Hebert Crispo.
Previous Work Experience
Before specializing in taxation, Julie Desmarais gained experience in the hospitality industry as a server and kitchen assistant at EN FAIM TRAITEUR in 2006. She also worked briefly as a Junior Tax Consultant at Blain, Joyal, Charbonneau S.E.N.C.R.L. in 2015. Her varied roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both the accounting and service sectors.
Certifications and Additional Studies
In addition to her degrees, Julie Desmarais has pursued various certifications and additional studies. She completed a Microprogram in Consumption Taxes at Université de Sherbrooke and has undertaken courses in entrepreneurship and business management. Her commitment to continuous learning reflects her dedication to her profession and expertise in tax management.