Cricket
Oliver Morton
External Audit Senior Associate
Surry Hills,NSW
Summary
Valuable Auditor offering strong research and problem-solving skills. Adept at performing risk assessment procedures on key business activities and processes. Knowledgeable of business and financial language.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
Work History
External Audit - Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2022 - Current
- Project managed the engagement of publicly listed Real Estate Investment Trusts, which includes managing the budget, team resourcing, and deadlines.
- Provided guidance to junior team members on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Developed my accounting and auditing knowledge and skills through progressively taking on more judgmental and technical work.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
- Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
External Audit - Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful audits.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
Trainee Taxation Accountant
Yeldhams Taxation & Business Services
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: a boutique accounting firm in Artarmon, Sydney
- I worked part-time, two days a week at Yeldhams Taxation & Business Services, a boutique accounting firm in Artarmon, Sydney whilst I was at university
- I gained a great understanding of the key roles and responsibilities with an accountancy practice and the demands of managing clients
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
Education
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
04.2001 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW 01.2016 - 11.2019
Skills
Financial statement audit
Internal controls evaluation
Critical problem-solving
Continuous learning mindset
Presentation
Client relationship management
Risk assessment analysis
Interestsskillstraits
Cricket, Golf, Australian Rules Football, Surfing, Swimming, Advanced Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Alteryx, PowerBI, Inquisitive, Determined, Resilient, Collaborative, Leader
Interests
Golf
Australian Rules Football
Surfing
Swimming
Reading
Timeline
External Audit - Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2022 - Current
External Audit - Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2020 - 06.2022
Trainee Taxation Accountant
Yeldhams Taxation & Business Services
11.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Macquarie University
01.2016 - 11.2019
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
04.2001 - 06.2024
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