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University Audit Services
MacKimmie Tower 10th Floor
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary AB T2N 1N4
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Rajesh Ghosh
Senior Director, Internal Audit
For over 3 decades, Rajesh is a strategic innovator and trusted advisor to leaders and boards. He has broad experience and leadership in strategic development, corporate governance, project management, enterprise assurance, technology, cybersecurity, data privacy, operational and enterprise risk management
Rajesh is currently the head of UCalgary’s Office of the Internal Auditor and leads a diverse team of professionals in providing valued, objective and independent assurance for the university. Prior to joining the university, he has broad experience in a variety of sectors ranging from private start-up organizations, public small and medium-sized enterprises to large public institutions in Higher Education, Financial, Government and Crown Corporations, Resource Extractive Industries, City-Owned Utilities, Retail and Agricultural, Media and Not for Profit sectors.
Rajesh has diverse leadership experience and holds multiple degrees, certifications and credentials that demonstrate his expertise and leadership, such as CPA, CMA, CRMA, CIA, CGEIT, CDPSE, and CISA.
Rajesh is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the public interest and the well-being of communities and currently serves on the boards / board committees of not-for-profit organizations, financial institution, and public-school board.
Bob Fitzsimmons
Associate Director, Internal Audit
Bob Fitzsimmons, in his role as Associate Director Internal Audit, manages complex operational audits that often have multiple stakeholders. This involves interacting with staff and management at many levels, understanding concerns and providing practical, value-focused advice and solutions.
As a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA.CA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Bob has spent his career in internal audit. Prior to joining the University of Calgary in 2021, he gained valuable experience in public practice, the Alberta provincial government, utilities, and more recently in the oil and gas sector. He has a broad background in many areas, such as risk management and assessment, control and process evaluation and improvement, change management, investigations and advisory services.
Bob’s purpose in life is to make a positive difference. His goal is to facilitate valuable change and evolution, and to build others through sharing, teaching, and mentoring. When he’s not saving the world he enjoys travelling, and working on restoring his classic car.
Isabella Ammirati
Assurance Coordinator
Has 10 years of institutional knowledge at UCalgary, having previously been in Financial Services, Treasury and Investments, Financial Operations and Financial Reporting.
She has previously worked in start-ups, top tier industry leading corporations and other post-secondary institutions.
Additionally, she has previously been a Director for an Arts Society and was on the Board for several City of Calgary's arts initiatives. Stage managed TEDx and been involved in other artistic pursuits when she is not actively travelling and experiencing other cultures.
Shauna Selezinka
Sr. Assurance Analyst
Shauna Selezinka, Senior Assurance Analyst, joined the Internal Audit team in June 2024. She brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to the team, having spent the last 10 years supporting multiple faculties and units, most recently as a Senior Finance Partner. Shauna is a highly skilled professional with two decades of experience specializing in post-secondary accounting and budgeting. With a strong foundation in analysis and reporting, she excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Shauna's expertise extends to systems design, where she has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing efficient financial systems that enhance operational performance.
In addition to her technical skills, Shauna is passionate about process improvement. She continuously seeks opportunities to streamline workflows and optimize financial processes, ensuring that organizations can adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. Her commitment to excellence and innovation has made her a trusted advisor in her field.
Outside of the office, Shauna is an active member of Calgary’s music community and serves on the board of a local music and arts festival.
Eduardo Barajas
Sr. Assurance Analyst
Eduardo Barajas joined the University of Calgary in March of 2024 as a Senior Assurance Auditor, where he focuses on conducting operational audits and advisory engagements. He brings extensive expertise in project management, the development and execution of comprehensive independent assurance plans, and the delivery of detailed assessments and recommendations aimed at enhancing process efficiency within the university.
Eduardo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has a distinguished background as an Audit Manager at Deloitte LLP, where he served for 11 years. During his tenure at Deloitte, Eduardo managed audit engagements across North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. His diverse client base covered various industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, trusts, non-profit organizations, among others. Eduardo's role involved performing financial statement audits and providing insights to management and audit committees.
Mauricia Mc Lean-Carr
Assurance Analyst
mauricia.mcleancarr@ucalgary.ca
Mauricia is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as an Assurance Analyst in the Office of Internal Auditor. She is a Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and a Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) and is actively pursuing her CIA certification to further enhance her expertise. Mauricia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of the West Indies, Barbados.
With 16 years of experience in both external and internal auditing, Mauricia has a distinguished career that includes a nine-year tenure in public accounting within the financial services sector. Her diverse background also encompasses Internal Audit roles in an international development organization and the transportation industry in Ontario before she moved to Calgary.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mauricia is passionate about education and enjoys teaching accounting, auditing, and fraud examination courses at the university level, where she imparts her knowledge and enthusiasm to future professionals. Originally from the Caribbean, she continues to cherish her love for the beach and outdoor activities, which remain integral to her life.
Stephanie Schneider
Associate Director, Internal Audit
In her role as Associate Director, Internal Audit Stephanie Schneider brings a wealth of institutional knowledge accumulated over 15 years at the University of Calgary. Over those years her experiences have included control assessment, process improvement, and a leadership role within Finance Services. She has supported the institution through many changes impacting the institutional budget and planning and most recently advisory and assurance services.
Stephanie is a highly accomplished finance professional with a Master of Accounting (MAcc) from the University of Waterloo. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). A natural leader, Stephanie is dedicated to fostering professional growth in others by providing opportunities for development and mentorship.
In addition to her professional achievements, Stephanie is a dedicated community member, serving as a volunteer group fitness instructor and as a Director on the Board of her local community association. Her strong communication and leadership skills further enhance her impact both in the workplace and in her community.
Holger Reusch
Sr. Assurance and Data Analyst
Holger Reusch, in his role as Senior Assurance and Data Specialist, is leading the Data Analytics practice in the Internal Audit team. He conducts primarily IT related assurance and consulting engagements. Using Python, PowerShell and SQL, he supports the team with extracting and interpreting data across all business processes and in all functional areas.
Holger is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). His academic credentials include an MBA from the Henley Business School (UK) plus a Diplom-Ingenieur (~BSc Hons) degree in Computer Science from the Vienna University of Technology (Austria).
Before joining UCalgary in 2015, Holger worked for IBM for over 20 years, managing application operations, data governance, systems integration/outsourcing contracts, internal controls and quality assurance across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Before coming to Canada, Holger lived in Vienna, Austria, and travelled extensively across the EMEA region.
Paul McDonald
Sr. Assurance Analyst
Paul McDonald, MBA, CIA, has a breadth of experience having worked as a lending manager in the banking sector and in competitive intelligence in the power industry post-ENRON. Paul spent 20 years with Suncor, first in Treasury and Corporate Finance roles, followed by a move into Internal Audit.
Paul’s experience is as a generalist working on a broad range of assurance and advisory projects across the enterprise, with recent work concentrated in corporate strategy, acquisitions, and integration.
Having joined the team less than a year ago, Paul is looking forward to bringing his extensive, multifaceted experience to support the Internal Audit function at UCalgary and to further exploring the world of Post Secondary Institutions and their unique challenges and opportunities.