Tran Thi My Giang

My Fellowship

My Canadian placement:

City of Toronto Auditor General’s Office

My Canadian audit team:

I was part of a team auditing transportation services utility cuts, led by Senior Audit Manager Ruchir Patel.

My most valuable learning:

Throughout my Fellowship, I’ve gained valuable experiences and insights that have strengthened my skills in time management and communication. I’ve learned to organize and structure my schedule with discipline, boosting my independence and confidence in engaging with others. Additionally, my knowledge of performance audits has deepened, giving me a clearer understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes. I’ve also developed techniques for more effective engagement with auditees, as well as strategies to enhance quality assurance and quality control in performance audits.

How my Canadian colleagues and mentors helped me:

My Canadian colleagues were warm and welcoming, creating a comfortable environment for me. During my time at the Auditor General's Office in Toronto, I learned about the audit process and participated in training sessions, with generous support from my colleagues throughout. My mentor, Cindy, has been especially kind, responsible, and enthusiastic. She took the time to guide me through each step of my project, clarifying performance audit terminology, and helping me connect with my culture to ease any homesickness I felt.

What I enjoyed most:

My favorite aspect of the office was the strong connection and communication among colleagues, fostered through social activities and virtual meetings that support remote work. I also greatly valued the camaraderie among the Fellows and the generous support provided by CAAF.