Candidate Summary:
A highly driven and ambitious ACA qualified Audit Senior with significant experience in handling complex financial processes and procedures. They have a strong background in auditing, with experience managing end-to-end audit assignments from planning, execution, and completion. Their skills include financial acumen, project management, commercial awareness, database management, and analytical reasoning. They are proficient in key IT software and programming languages, such as Advanced Excel, Sage Suite, SAP, and Xero.
Employment: External Auditor
2024 - Present
In this role, the candidate was selected to lead an advisory team tasked with developing audit procedures for a complex multinational corporate restructuring project. They built strong relationships with clients and provided adaptable advice and meaningful solutions. The candidate also played a key role in the use of data analytics packages, designing appropriate audit procedures and presenting commercial recommendations for job and team performance improvements.
Demonstrated effective collaboration with clients spanning Information Technology, Medical Technology, and Manufacturing sectors. Leveraged industry-specific knowledge to enhance audit processes and deliver tailored solutions in alignment with client objectives.
External Audit Senior
2021 - 2023
Promoted to Audit Senior after excelling during initial Semi-Senior and Junior roles. They decreased audit testing by 200 hours by designing and executing a revenue substantive analytic incorporating the use of data processing techniques. They also maximised audit efficiency and accuracy by championing internal OCR software.
Supervised and motivated audit teams, engaged with senior stakeholders to shape audit engagement strategies, and compiled and consolidated financial statements as per international financial reporting standards.
Intern
2016 - 2020
As an intern, supported senior management in the preparation and delivery of financial statements according to international and local standards, regulations, and directives. They conducted sampling and testing analysis for both Revenue and Inventory, as well as cash equivalent testing and VAT sampling. They also performed regular stock takes to observe year-end client audits to maintain the existence of stock.
Skills:
The candidate's skills include financial acumen, project management, commercial awareness, database management, and analytical reasoning. They are also proficient in key IT software and programming languages, such as Advanced Excel, Sage Suite, SAP, and Xero.
