Apeksha Deo
Kogarah,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Audit Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, adept in financial statement auditing and client relationship management. Leveraged Microsoft Excel expertise and teamwork skills to enhance audit efficiency, significantly reducing non-compliance issues. Proven track record in leading teams to deliver high-quality audits, consistently meeting deadlines and fostering strong client relations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate - Audit Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2016 - 06.2024
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
- Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing software.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls by testing key controls across various business units within the organization.
- Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Mentored junior auditors, aiding in their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
- Provided valuable insights to senior management on potential business risks identified during audits.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans outlining scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements for each project.
- Consistently met deadlines for audit reports, helping maintain company reputation for reliability and professionalism.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved by analyzing expense reports and recommending budget adjustments.
- Achieved significant reductions in non-compliance issues by introducing robust audit methodologies.
- Played key role in audit committee, providing insights and recommendations to guide organizational strategy.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining audit processes and implementing advanced audit tools.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Information Systems
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji02.2012
Skills
- Substantive testing
- Financial Statement Auditing
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Control testing
- Financial statement review
- Client Relationship Management
- Risk Assessment
- Audit Documentation
- Employee Development
- Audit management
- Audit Planning
- Internal Controls
- Audit Committee
- Annual Audit Plans
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Audit efficiency by identifying the right staff for the job
- Budgets and increased recovery
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Audit Associate - Audit Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2016 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Information Systems
University of The South Pacific
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