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Graydon F. German

Pursuing accounting, finance, and beyond.

Phone:

+1 403-471-3887

Email:

Location:

Toronto/Halifax

A Bit About Me

As a Commerce Co-op student at Dalhousie University, pursuing a major in Accounting alongside a Certificate in Finance Technology, I am passionate about exploring the many fascinating aspects of business, finance, and the world around me. My interests extend beyond academics, and I enjoy embracing new challenges, experiences, and opportunities that allow me to learn and grow. Through my Commerce Co-op degree, I am continually looking for ways to expand my knowledge, develop new skills, and gain meaningful experiences. I believe every opportunity is a chance to grow, discover something new, and broaden my perspective.

Work experience

May - August 2026

EY - Financial Service Organizations - Auditor

September - December 2025

EY - Forensic Accounting

January - April 2025

EY - Personal Tax Team

Audited major Canadian banks, performing detailed testing on loans, deposits, interest income, and financial instruments while strengthening my IFRS and financial services knowledge.

Analyzed transaction records, emails, and large datasets using SQL and Relativity to identify anomalies and support fraud investigations.

Assisted with financial statement reviews and internal control testing, and organized over 100 personal tax returns for high‑net‑worth clients.

May - June 2024

Edenhall Estate - Marketing Coordinator

2024 - continuous

Keystone Studios, Subaru - Brand Ambassador

Created digital, social, and print marketing materials and managed the marketing budget to optimize spending and support brand growth.

Represented Subaru at large events, engaging with customers and driving strong referral and interaction rates.

Extra-Curricular

Leadership & Professional Involvement

Vice President, Finance & Treasury — Dalhousie International Business Society (2024–2026)  

Fourth‑Year Representative & Mentor — Dalhousie Accounting Society (2024–2026)  

Journalist — Dalhousie Investment Society (DALIS) Schooner (2024–2026)  

Vice President, Finance — Dalhousie Fishing Society (2025)  

Volunteer Experience

Mentor — EY Intern Connect Day / ACE Canada (2026)

Judge — National Business Competition, ACE Canada (2025)

Children's charity events — superhero characters, Whimsy Works (2025-2026)

Creative & Communication Work

Author/journalist — DALIS Schooner, Dalhousie Gazette (2023–2025)

Avid/amature watercolour artist — Personal Interest

Vigilante Cartoonist  — Dalhousie Gazette, Personal Interest

Athletics & Personal Interests

Marathon Runner —  Toronto Waterfront Marathon: 3:04, Paris Schneider Electric Marathon: 2:54 (2025–2026)

Rowing — Dalhousie Novice Team (2025)

Cross Country Runner — Alberta Provincial Finals (2023–2025)

Speech Club — Alberta Duet Acting Champion (2024)

Certifications & Awards

Certifications & Awards

Bloomberg Market Concepts (2025–2026)

AI for All: Generative AI in Business (2025–2026)

The Science of Well-Being - Yale (2025)

TaxPrep Certification (2025)

SEO Certification — Semrush (2024)

Dalhousie University Scholarship for Academic Excellence (2024-2026)

University of Kings College Photo Contest (2024)

Rutherford Scholarship — Alberta Government (2024)

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