Mina Elizabeth Lam
About Mina Elizabeth Lam
Mina Elizabeth Lam is a Senior Tax Accountant currently working at Intact in Montreal, Quebec, since 2020. She has a diverse background in accounting and molecular biology, having previously held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and completed internships at CRCHUM and Université de Montréal.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Mina Elizabeth Lam has been employed as a Senior Tax Accountant at Intact Financial Corporation since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing tax-related matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Her tenure at Intact spans four years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial operations in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Previous Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prior to her current position, Mina worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as a Senior Tax Associate from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at PwC included a comprehensive six-month rotation in audit, a six-month rotation in US Corporate Tax, and one year focused on Canadian Corporate Tax. This diverse experience provided her with a solid foundation in tax accounting and compliance.
Internships and Early Career
Mina began her career with internships that provided valuable research experience. She worked as a Summer Research Intern at CRCHUM in Dr. Kaufmann's Lab for three months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Fall Research Intern at Université de Montréal in Dr. Annie Angers' Lab for three months in 2013. These early roles contributed to her understanding of research methodologies and enhanced her analytical skills.
Educational Background
Mina holds multiple degrees in the fields of accounting and molecular biology. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology at Université de Montréal from 2012 to 2015. Following this, she pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Concordia University from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education by achieving the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation through CPA Canada from 2018 to 2020.
Early Work Experience as Lifeguard
Before entering the accounting field, Mina worked as a Lifeguard for Ville de Montréal from 2010 to 2016. This role spanned six years and was located in the Ville-Marie area of Montreal, Quebec. Her experience as a lifeguard helped develop her skills in teamwork and cooperation, which she continues to value in her professional career.