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Maria De Los Angeles Lagos Lamas

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Detail-oriented Auditor with track record of quickly completing complex audit projects. Experienced in public and private accounting, specializing in financial statement audits. Well-versed in managing entire audit process from planning and risk assessment to fieldwork.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor Auditor

Nexia Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Mentored junior staff members in industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
  • Reduced client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.

Accounting Expert

Superior Court Of Justice Of Tierra Del Fuego
03.2019 - 07.2023
  • The activity of each expert accountant consists of both conceptual reviews of the content of the cases and the requirements set forth in the points of the expert questionnaire, as well as critical analysis, the issuance of professional opinions and assistance in providing a testimonial statement. In addition, it carries out operational tasks such as the organization of the documentation received and its custody; the procedures associated with the expert management that include the necessary oral and written communications with the court, the party experts and third parties; and the coordination of the expert tasks in the so-called Expert College – a group of official and party experts appointed by the magistrate.

Corporate Auditor

Ushuaia Integral State Society
01.2016 - 04.2021
  • Participated in cross-functional teams to address complex business issues, providing expert guidance on internal audit matters.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.

Senior in Auditing Financial Statements

Nexia- Abelovich, Polano&Asociados SRL
04.2010 - 09.2011
  • Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
  • Kept abreast of evolving accounting regulations, ensuring continued adherence with current standards.
  • Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
  • Educated non-financial staff on key accounting concepts, fostering an environment where everyone understood the importance of accurate reporting practices.
  • Evaluated complex financial transactions for potential risks, contributing to overall business stability and growth.

Senior External Audit and Outsourcing

MGI Jebsen & Co.
01.2008 - 04.2010

Tasks of administration and accounting of operations of Companies, branches of Foreigners Companies. Audit tasks and procedures.

Skills: Accounting · Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) · Auditing · Reporting & Analysis.

Accounting Analyst

IBM
04.2007 - 01.2008
  • Accounting Analyst: Americas's Hardware Gross Profit (Storage support, Div 02 Lead), US Accounting Analyst.Accounting Analyst: Americas's Hardware Gross Profit (Storage support, Div 02 Lead), US Accounting Analyst.
  • Skills: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) · Accounting · Financial Reporting
  • Identified system errors and applied established company policies and procedures to resolve issues.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Semi Senior Audit

KPMG Global Services
04.2006 - 04.2007
  • Assisted in the planning phase of audits, developing detailed audit programs tailored to each client''s unique business environment.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP and company policies through meticulous examination of financial transactions and documentation.
  • Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Conducted analytical procedures to identify unusual trends or fluctuations in financial data, investigating discrepancies for potential issues.
  • Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.

Education

CPA - CPA

CPA
CPA Australia
03.2025

MBA - International Master in Auditing And Business

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico
España
03.2025

Public Accountant - Accounting

University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
03.2013

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Internal Controls
  • Documentation and Reports
  • Balance sheets
  • Accounting Management Assessment
  • Auditing procedures
  • Statement Review
  • Financial Reporting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Statements Review
  • Accounting Terminology
  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

Languages

French
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Contractor Auditor

Nexia Australia
07.2023 - Current

Accounting Expert

Superior Court Of Justice Of Tierra Del Fuego
03.2019 - 07.2023

Corporate Auditor

Ushuaia Integral State Society
01.2016 - 04.2021

Senior in Auditing Financial Statements

Nexia- Abelovich, Polano&Asociados SRL
04.2010 - 09.2011

Senior External Audit and Outsourcing

MGI Jebsen & Co.
01.2008 - 04.2010

Accounting Analyst

IBM
04.2007 - 01.2008

Semi Senior Audit

KPMG Global Services
04.2006 - 04.2007

CPA - CPA

CPA

MBA - International Master in Auditing And Business

Universidad Europea Del Atlántico

Public Accountant - Accounting

University of Buenos Aires
Maria De Los Angeles Lagos Lamas