Catalina Alexandrescu
About Catalina Alexandrescu
Catalina Alexandrescu is the Senior Manager of Indirect Tax at TELUS in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with over 10 years of experience in Canadian indirect tax.
Company
Catalina Alexandrescu is currently employed at TELUS, serving in the capacity of Senior Manager Indirect Tax in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. TELUS is a prominent telecommunications company where she applies her extensive background in indirect tax to oversee and manage tax-related functions.
Title
Catalina Alexandrescu holds the title of Senior Manager Indirect Tax. Her role involves leading tax compliance and advisory projects, especially in relation to Canadian indirect taxes such as GST/HST.
Education and Expertise
Catalina Alexandrescu has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Bucharest, and later pursued accounting studies at McGill University, where she earned a Certificate in Accounting. She is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, having completed advanced studies in Indirect Tax, including the In-Depth GST/HST course. Her education has equipped her with robust analytical skills and a deep understanding of Canadian indirect tax regulations.
Professional Experience
Catalina Alexandrescu has over a decade of experience in Canadian indirect tax. She worked at EY as Manager Indirect Tax from 2016 to 2019, providing compliance and advisory services. Before that, she was a Tax Specialist at SNC-Lavalin for five years, from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Tax Accountant at Ivanhoé Cambridge from 2010 to 2011 and as an Accountant for Emerging Markets at the same company from 2008 to 2010. Her career began at SNC-Lavalin ProFac as a Property Accountant / Financial Analyst from 2007 to 2008.
Skills and Expertise
Catalina Alexandrescu has specialized skills in indirect tax audits, indirect tax compliance, and advisory. She has developed her expertise by working with multinational corporations in various industries including telecommunications, real estate, engineering, and construction. Additionally, she has a proven ability to improve and implement new processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance in tax-related functions.