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years at this job
Banking And Finance
Enterprise Risk Management
Internal Audit Associate
Responsible for identifying and remedying control weaknesses of clients' internal processes.
- Gave recommendations that within 3 months of implementation, improved accuracy of the client's
- Supervised the performance of audits among team members, by coordinating audit coverage with accounting staff, and reviewing findings before submission to Management.
- Reconciled client's bank account with ledger accounts to resolve outstanding balances in excess of $20,000.
- Enabled increased accuracy of client's book entry system by over 60%, resulting in an average cost
- Eliminated backlogs that threatened qualification of client's financial statements by identifying
Candidate Info
years in workforce
months at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures.
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account
- Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners.
- Met with clients to identify and assess business controls, risks and workflow inefficiencies.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Supervised audits for publicly and privately held clients in the following industries: communications, technology, manufacturing and not-for-profit
- Managed multiple audits at the same time
- Utilized computer skills to increase audit efficiency
- Prepared financial statements including all required footnotes
- Supervised audits for employee benefit plans, including 401(k) plans and defined benefit pension plans
- Identified internal control weaknesses and recommended corrective actions
Candidate Info
years in workforce
month at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Analyzed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures.
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account
- Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Business Studies
Accounting
Audit Associate
Conducted audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, directing, and completing
financial audits.
- Researched and analyzed financial statements and audit- related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employed audit software to review and compile financial information.
- Gained comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilized the knowledge on engagements
- Evaluated the design & operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as part of SOX
- Supervised, trained, and mentored junior associates and interns on audit process and assessed their performance for engagement reviews
- Proactively interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and made recommendations for business and process improvements.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Received overall rating of "exceeds" during performance review period.
- Provided client service to SEC clients in the natural gas pipeline and construction industries and private clients in the energy, recycling, and manufacturing industries.
- Served in senior role as an experienced associate on quarterly review of publicly traded natural gas pipeline client.
- Successfully performed tasks usually assigned to an experienced associate within first month with the firm as a result of staffing availability.
- Performed audit procedures in the areas of cash, revenue, debt, employee compensation, and fixed assets.
- Maintained productive relationships with client contacts while obtaining an understanding of the business and collecting audit evidence.
- Completed busy season internship during January 2010 through March 2010.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Business Administration
Master of Arts
Senior Audit Associate
Performed daily financial reconciliations utilizing Bloomberg and other financial resources for the largest issuer of Unit Investment Trusts
- Served as liaison between Unit Investment Trust and International Bank verifying the accuracy of the approved Line of Credit
- Reviewed and assisted clients with the proper presentation for the Schedule of Investments, Statement of Cash Flows and Financial Highlights
- Directed client meetings in order to evaluate and test the effectiveness of controls related to the client's legal, investment, and corporate divisions
- Completed all phases of audit engagements including planning, budgeting, fieldwork, supervising,
- Assisted clients with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and other financial
- Responsible for the supervision and review of 2-4 associates on numerous engagements by walking
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Accounting
Audit Associate
Contributed to the year-end financial statement audits for many clients ranging from small privately held companies to large public clients
- Utilized knowledge of current GAAP in the year-end audit testing in many areas of accounting including revenue, financial instruments, capital assets, operating expenses, employee compensation, inventory, and debt
- Contributed to the planning, substantive testing, and concluding areas of the audits for several employee benefit plans including 401(k) and 403(b) plans
- Consistently met and exceeded deadlines and performance expectations as set forth by the engagement team
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year in workforce
year at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Performed auditing duties for not-for-profit, banking, distributing and manufacturing clients, as well as other middle market
clients
- Responsible for developing an understanding of each client's business in order to identify issues and provide recommendations in assigned audit areas
- Responsible for analyzing and researching financial data and applying appropriate accounting principles and auditing standards to reach and support conclusions related to assigned audit areas
- Supervised and reviewed the work of first year and intern level staff assigned to respective audit engagements
- Assisted in designing appropriate procedures and audit programs and modifying audit procedures throughout the engagement
- Compiled financial statements for clients
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months in workforce
month at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Served as audit in-charge and in various key audit staff roles during audit reviews and compilations for governmental, manufacturing, wholesaler, insurance, and non-profit entities
- Advised clients on both activity level and entity level control objectives and improvements
- Provided technical accounting support to the external financial reporting function
- Supported important business transactions by addressing financial / accounting issues and opportunities
- Experienced in technical engagements such as A-133s, public company, and various retirement plan audits
- Reviewed newly issued accounting literature and determined client applicability
- Responsible for budget preparation, engagement team management, and client communication for clients small to medium size.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Performed and audits, reviews, and compilations of small companies, not-for-profit organizations, and charter schools with yearly revenues up to $10 million. Supervised experienced audit staff and trained new audit staff in field.
- Experienced in auditing all aspects of the balance sheet and income statements, including consolidated entities. Experience in endowments, in-kind contributions and revenues, and A-133 circular compliance audits.
- Communicated directly with clients and was the in-office coordinator for tax services in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Participated in Continuing Professional Education to further knowledge and skill sets.
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years in workforce
month at this job
Business Administration / Accounting
Accounting
Audit Associate
Performed interim & year-end audit work for clients in private equity, commodity and shipping industries
- Sent, followed up on & obtained cash, A/R, inventory, debt, derivatives and legal confirmations
- Documented audit findings and communicated deficiencies to the team & client
- Worked directly with audit seniors to determine audit approach, scope and testing to be performed
- Researched and evaluated technical accounting policies and audit issues and ensured that financial
- Improved audit procedures and documentation used in prior year audits to enhance audit quality
- Participated in phases of the audit planning, execution, and final completion of audit engagements
- Supervised and evaluated performance of an intern, through coaching and review
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years in workforce
year at this job
Accounting
Business
Experienced Audit Associate
Performed full life-cycle of financial statement audits, i.e. planning, implementation, and wrap-up of Fortune 500 companies
- Developed a comprehensive knowledge of financial statements and the ability to analyze and interpret them
- Managed and guided less experienced staff and interns on client engagements
- Collaborated with various departments within client organization to gain comprehensive understanding of business
- Effectively communicated and collaborated with client management, audit teams and various third parties to obtain key information and ensure that engagement proceeded as planned
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months in workforce
month at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate II
Worked with audit teams to execute all activities of audit engagements for clients primarily, but not limited to, banking and financial services industry, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registrants.
- Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to audit teams and management of clients.
- Regularly coordinated with engagement team(s) and client management to efficiently update statuses of requested items.
- Performed analytical procedures on significant accounts, which comprises: setting expectations, determining variance thresholds, and investigating all differences beyond expectations.
- Gained knowledge of and applied PwC audit methodology throughout all stages of the audit. Performed accounting research as required.
- Supervised and trained new associates and interms.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Accounting & Information Systems
Financial Accounting
Senior Audit Associate
Established and maintained business relationships with over 20 previous and current clients to ensure our product offerings were meeting their business needs.
- Conducted business meetings with clients to identify accounting, taxation, and/or audit issues to determine what services we may provide to best serve their business and operation needs.
- Worked closely with management/ownership to provide client deliverables in a timely and professional manner.
- Presented to management/ownership reports of our findings in order to discuss and resolve issues during the engagement process.
- Identified and consulted with over 20 local area businesses in order to identify and attract new clients in pursuit of company growth.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Commercial clients include the second largest beverage company in the world and the leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, RVs, defense vehicles and engines
- Examines financial source documents to assure proper accounting treatment was applied and sufficient appropriate evidence was obtained to develop an opinion of the financial standing of the client
- Performs extensive assessments of accounts including payables and receivables, equity, Debt, Journal Entries, Inventory, and revenue to assure appropriateness in financial reports
- Have earned the respect and confidence of the client by consistently demonstrating superior customer service, quality workmanship and professional integrity
- Interacts with upper level management to report progress of Integrated Audit
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
in Charge Audit Associate
Coordinated engagements including the development of review/audit plans and review/audit procedures
- Performed process analyses, internal control analyses, as well as subsequent tests of details for clients in industries including consumer products, manufacturing, alternative investments, and not-for-profit.
- Prepared financial statements and related footnote disclosures
- Conducted re-audits of prior year financial statements for Fortune 500 corporation
- Researched various technical accounting issues and presented findings to management
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month at this job
Accountancy
Accountancy
Audit Associate Intern
Conducted substantive audit procedures on cash, fixed asset, and expense balances; tested sales cut-off and revenue transactions
- Verified information for disclosure and analyzed collected data by directly interacting with the CFO of the client company
- Performed reconciliation of financial reports under PRC principles and those under local accounting principles of client
- Managed the completion, submission, and following of confirmation letters to evaluate the existence and accuracy of transactions with the third party; saved supervisor's time by 10 hours
- Interviewed the general manager to obtain details about client's daily operations, growth prospects and management strategy
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Experienced Audit Associate
Performed audits in the following industries: healthcare, governmental, utilities, education, and manufacturing.
- Applied a variety of auditing procedures and techniques in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, and other regulatory bodies, to test financial statement accounts.
- Performed controls testing, analytical procedures, and substantive tests of details.
- Involved in fieldwork for SOX 404 audits and identifying control weaknesses.
- Documented findings from testing and communicated results with the team and client.
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years at this job
Sales Audit Associate
Audited and analyzed trends for approximately 150 retail stores to identify potential fraud and ensure proper procedures were followed.
- Reconciled gift card transactions to ensure that systems balanced and resolved any discrepancies to prevent potential customer issues and reduce risk of fraud.
- Communicated daily with IT/POS team regarding system issues, subsequently followed up on outstanding issues and worked with involved parties to arrive at solutions to ensure daily sales reported timely.
- Researched and resolved bank reconciliation discrepancies to allow Retail Accounting to complete their month end process.
- Monitored changes or discrepancies with stores' daily operating funds to ensure accuracy in general ledger system and correct any errors in preparation for monthly reconciliation performed.
- Provided reports and research support upon request to Regional Loss Prevention Managers, District Managers, and Regional Human Resource Managers.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting (38 Gpa) & Finance (40 Gpa)
Senior Audit Associate
Managed several large audits, up to $100 million of revenue, in the following areas: manufacturing, insurance companies, cooperatives, government reporting, not for profits, and employee benefit plans. This wide range of exposure imparts a broad range of accounting knowledge, and an in-depth understanding of the rules and regulations guiding these entities. Managed multiple engagements simultaneously while achieving timely staff scheduling, file preparation, and financial statement presentation.
- Supervised audit engagement teams of 3 to 5 employees.
- Effectively delegated duties to team members to ensure engagements were completed
- Developed strong professional relationships with clients and maintain 100% client
- Well-versed in a variety of accounting software packages (QuickBooks, Peachtree, Agris,
- Evaluated internal controls to identify control deficiencies and made management
- Performed client reviews, compilations, and tax returns.
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting And Finance
Senior Audit Associate, Financial Institutions
Managed multiple engagements for clients with total assets between $60 million and $1.6 billion in an in-charge role from planning through completion in a fast-paced environment with continuously changing priorities and deadlines
- Sought out projects outside of standard responsibilities including consulting procedures, HUD
- Mentored and supervised less experienced staff to assist development resulting in quality and timeliness of deliverables
- Communicated actively with various levels of client personnel from CFO's to entry-level staff with a focus on relationship building and providing valuable deliverables
- Prepared annual budgets for engagements and evaluated budget to actual progress throughout the year to track efficiency and timely completion of significant audit areas
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Accounting & Computer Information Systems
Accounting
Accountancy
Audit Associate
Examined and tracked financial supporting documentation provided by the Client.
- Performed control test work and identified failures of internal control in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)/Section 404.
- Performed substantive test work over accounts receivable and payable, notes receivable and payable, sales, inventories, etc for public and non-public Clients.
- Examined and performed tie outs of 10K and 10Q reports prepared by the Client.
- Developed relationships with the Clients by providing timely feedback and responses.
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month at this job
Management
Taxation
Accounting
Audit Associate
Acted as an in-charge auditor by managing the work of other audit staff, liaising between the client's
management team and the engagement manger, and compiling the final work papers for review
- Performed test work on A133 engagements by ensuring compliance with federal procurement, suspension and debarment rules
- Performed inventory test work by evaluating controls used to safeguard assets; visited and inspected
- Performed test work to determine the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting on an SEC client
- Completed engagement assignments on clients in the healthcare, utilities, retail, communication and media, and software industries
- Audited areas of cash, revenue, human resources, debt, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, and fixed assets
Candidate Info
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years at this job
Business Administration
Audit Associate
Analyzed the operations and performance of several clients in order to gain sufficient
audit evidence for the issuance of an opinion on their financial statements
- Prepared the financial statements for over fifteen different variable interest entities and funds in the affordable housing industry
- Performed HUD test work for clients to help them meet the requirements to obtain low-income
- Developed an extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office programs; created and analyzed
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Accounting
Senior Audit Associate
Direct audit teams and develop audit programs for governmental organizations,
healthcare, non-profit, and banking with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn the essential elements of each business
- Coordinate local staff of associates, senior audit managers and partners, internal and external specialists as well as the clientele to communicate audit objectives and
- Implemented paperless audits as part of a firm-wide initiative from 2010-2011.
- Manage budget for hours and expenses incurred by staff and various specialists to complete audit engagements.
- Accountable for reviewing and verifying records and documentation to confirm
- Completed substantive and analytical procedures over balance sheet and income
- Scheduled, conducted, and organized meetings with clients' upper management to discuss accounting issues or audit findings identified during testwork conducted
- Conduct quarterly reviews, Sarbanes Oxley 404 test work of SEC registrants
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months in workforce
months at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Managed the day to day operations of annual audits for 4 clients in various segments of the investment management industry. (Hedge Funds, REIT Funds, Mutual Funds, Pooled Funds, SAS70's)
- Highly rated during first annual review period.
- Gained experience from working on several major clients including [company name], Fidelity Retail Funds, and SAS70 Engagements.
- Performed testing to verify the accuracy of basic to complex accounting entries.
- Assigned to senior responsibilities whenever possible including reviewing audit work, planning and maintaining client contact.
- Mentored and coached new hires and interns during engagements.
- Continuously used forward thinking to improve the audit approach on several engagements.
Candidate Info
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month at this job
Accountancy
Business
Audit Associate
Performed audit, review and compilation services for various clients, such as government entities, healthcare, commercial & real estate
- Understanding clients' needs and expectations, business and industry, accounting and control system, and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues
- Assessed risks and evaluating the client's internal control & policies concerning the preparation of financial statements
- Identified and communicate accounting and auditing matters to senior associates,
- Drafted financial statements under prescribed formats (single year, comparative
- Prepared audit report presentation for management
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Performed audits and quarterly reviews for medium and large publicly held and privately owned companies for clients in real estate, retail/apparel, telecommunications, food and beverage, jewelry and diamonds industries.
- Reviewed and audited various financial statements and familiar with 10k and 10Q reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and documenting evidence to support audit conclusions as well as assisted in identifying audit control weaknesses and properly summarizing for both senior management and client contacts
- Assisted clients in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and prepared footnote disclosures
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting & Business Administration
Audit Associate
Contributed to the planning, performance, and completion of Audit and Attest engagements for Public and Private Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, Partnerships, and Not-for-profits
- Prepared and completed Audit working papers including substantive testing and analytical procedures
- Communicated and coordinated with clients to obtain necessary supporting information.
- Trained and supervised newly hired associates
- Aided in the preparation and revision of Financial Statements
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months in workforce
month at this job
Associate of Science
Accounting
Accounting
Audit Associate
Assisted in audits of governmental, not-for-profit, and for profit entities
- Responsible for creating arrangement, representation, and planning letters
- Performed audit testing on all balance sheet accounts in numerous industries
- Completed analytical procedures to monitor for variances
- Participated in compilations, reviews and bookkeeping engagements
- Assisted clients with financial forecasts and projections
- Prepared various audit programs, financial statements, and SOC 1 reports
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years in workforce
month at this job
Accounting
Risk Audit Associate
Performed monthly audits on extension of credit granted to franchises to ensure compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act
- Performed monthly Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Reviews to ensure an effective AML compliance procedure was in effect according to regulation
- Developed and maintained effective communication and correspondence with external auditors, loan reviewers and the FDIC to ensure complete, accurate and timely reviews were performed
- Performed detail testing of controls and operating systems
- Organized training for cross-functional teams on a quarterly basis to achieve greater performance and results
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month at this job
Accounting
Intern Audit Associate
Performed 401k audits by testing and reviewing internal controls and processes compliant with the annual 401k audit plan of the company.
- Worked directly under the Senior Partner to understand the overall objective of the firm.
- Participated in field visits where audit team went to client site to gather necessary data pertaining to 401k plan document.
- Ensured audit tasks were completed accurately and within established timeframes.
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Accounting
Taxation
Audit Associate
- Provided audit service to customers in a broad range of industries including
- Spearheaded the field work of one of the client's three biggest plants, controlled the schedule of the team and maintained excellent customer relationship in the process
- Discovered issues with the computation of business and income taxes that
- Identified the cutoff determination problem of purchasing inventory in the auditing process and offered timely feedback to the supervisors
- Participated in advanced auditing projects including IPO engagements that
- Planned and executed auditing procedures of various financial statement accounts and prepared working papers
- Helped train new staff to tackle practical challenges of audit procedures
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts
Audit Associate II
Completed financial and benefit plan audits of multimillion dollar private and public companies.
- Collected financial data, analyzed fiscal trends, and performed substantive testing on $10,000,000 dollar companies.
- Assisted in identifying various risks and errors in accounts and proposed corrective action to client management.
- Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing analysis of complex business processes.
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Spanish
Accounting
Master of Arts
Audit Associate
Performed senior field audit testing to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as company bylaws, policies, and procedures.
- Planned, implemented, and followed up on all activities necessary for the filing of client's financial statements and audit report.
- Drafted advisory reports for changes required and suggested for internal controls as well as the accounting system for multiple clients.
- Industries - Manufacturing, Mining, Technology, Distribution, Construction, Healthcare, Financial Services, Sales & Services, SEC reporting
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month at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Worked on engagement for high profile global client with over $330 billion AUM and over 50 legal entities
- Performed annual 10-K audit and simultaneous carve-out audit and effectively communicated with regional and legal entity controllers to corroborate complex accounting entries and adjustments related to the divestiture
- Performed year over year and quarter over quarter balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analytics for each financial statement line item for both consolidated and carve-out audits
- Updated client management on substantive and SOX controls testing during weekly status calls and live meetings
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years in workforce
years at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
Demonstrated professionalism in preparation of audited financial statements
- Learned to manage time while meeting strict deadlines for multiple audit engagements
- Built client relationships by showing respect and working hard
- Analyzed and tested financial statements for use of generally accepted accounting principles or applicable framework
- Delivered contracted services before deadlines and under internal budgets
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International Finance And Marketing
Master of Arts
Audit Associate
Managed client communication for multiple engagements and accountable for successful compliance with various investor and regulatory deadlines
- Responsible for leading auditing and accounting procedures at the client level including tests of internal controls, impairment of investments and fixed assets, and valuation of derivatives
- Prepared financial statements and accompanying footnotes for various business entities including rental real estate partnerships, low income housing tax credit funds, and commercial real estate properties
- Prepared and reviewed financial schedules including budget to actual analyses, revenue and cash flow forecasts, and loan covenant ratios using Microsoft excel
- Trained and supervised first year associates in completion of audit procedures within budgeted timeframe
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years at this job
Accounting
Senior Audit Associate
Analyzed financial statements to verify trends and anomalies in financial
statement data.
- Oversaw and planned work for audit staff providing mentoring and coaching.
- Financial Statement Drafting
- Prepared Reports of audit findings and recommendations for controls and business practice improvements for all audits.
- Audited industries such as: Hospitals and Healthcare, Real Estate,
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year at this job
Accounting
Audit Associate
- Completed internal control reports and documented tests and findings
- Created flowcharts to document business systems and processes for audit reports
- Implemented walkthrough procedure by re-performance, observation, inquiry and Inspection
- Communicated with governance about audit findings and control deficiencies
- Implemented audit fieldwork substantive testing, and annual audit for clients in utility industries
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Accounting
Audit Associate
- Executed year-end audits of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Performed appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls.
- Understood and utilized audit methodology resulting in a quality audit.
- Identified, resolved and communicated audit issues and concerns to senior associates and/or executives.
- Reviewed and analyzed evidence, and documented various audit processes and procedures.
- Maintained effective relationships with various levels of client staff.
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Auditing
Finance And Derivative
Audit Associate
- Researched and evaluated the design and effectiveness of financial controls throughout the business cycle.
- Identified and communicated audit findings to client’s senior management and the Audit Committee
- Developed formal reporting system to communicate results of audit activities to client’s board of directors
- Supervised and provided performance management to audit subordinates working on assigned engagements
- Report to Audit Supervisors and Audit Senior Managers about issues captured and problem solving documentation
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month at this job
Professional Accounting
Master of Public Administration
Audit Associate
Engaged on clients include financial service, real estate, logistic, TV station and cleaning chain
- Audited modules such as cash, fix asset, AP, AR, intangible asset, payroll individually
- Assisted seniors on modules, such as expense, debt, JE testing, revenue
- Communicated with and obtained supporting documents from clients to understand the organizations and their
- Reviewed clients' financials and provided recommendations for the clients based on audit findings
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly, and annual financial data and investigate fluctuations
- Reviewed and tested financial statements and footnotes
- Interacted with all levels of management including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, including both verbal and written communications
- Drafted engagement letters and opinion letters
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years in workforce
years at this job
English
Business Administration
Audit Associate
Audited financial statements for non-profit, health care and corporation clients.
- Drafted financial statements, footnotes and other applicable audit reports
- Understood and evaluated client internal control procedures
- Performed employee benefit plan audits
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Accounting Control Systems
Human Resource Management
Audit Associate
Worked as part of a team on audit engagements of not for profit and governmental organizations
- Examined financial and accounting records to verify the existence and valuation of transactions
- Performed inventory observation and obtained third party confirmation
- Obtained understanding of significant processes, through inquiry and performing walk throughs
- Reviewed and determined the reasonableness of significant estimates made by management
- Partnered with management in identifying practical solutions to improving operational effectiveness and efficiency
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years at this job
Accounting And Finance
Audit Associate
- Performed audits, reviews, and compilations for a diverse clientele, including SEC and private companies, in telecommunication, manufacturing, and construction industries.
- Delegated and reviewed tasks assigned to the first year team members.
- Reported to engagement managers and seniors on work flow updates which helped facilitate a smooth audit process.
- Applied experience and knowledge of business processes in problem solving and in making suggestions on given client engagements.
- Assisted with special projects, related GAAP research, and analytical activities.
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month at this job
Middle Eastern Studies
Master of Arts
History
Audit Associate
Tested significant account balances for reasonableness and accuracy in search of material misstatements. Financial reports tested include: all balance sheet and income statement accounts, statement of cash flows.
- Tested the income tax provision for an insurance client in accordance with GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles. Oil and gas related testwork: DD&A; ceiling test; reserves report testing; revenue testing; fixed asset addition testing; property addition testing; G&A testing; JIB and revenue deck testing.
- Assisted in conducting the audit of the financial statements for federal and state government clients, SEC oil and gas clients, an energy services client specializing in fracturing.
- Performed internal control testwork for publicly traded companies.
- As a first year, replaced the 2nd year on an SEC oil and gas client and performed 2nd year duties
- Assisted in quarterly reviews for an SEC oil and gas client.
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years at this job
Accountancy
Accountancy
Audit Associate
Primarily serve financial institutions ranging in size from $100 million to over $8 billion in total assets
- Client facing role involving frequent communication with all levels of the organizations served
- Work on engagement teams performing financial statement audits for both public and private banks
- Perform walkthroughs and test of internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley and FDICIA purposes
- Document purpose, procedures and conclusion for all audit procedures performed
- Participate in recruiting events and speaking engagements on behalf of the firm
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