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Shanna Loos

Pullenvale

Summary

Assistant Manager with 2+ years experience in External Audit at a Big 4 firm. Commenced as a graduate and now looking to transition to a role in Corporate Accounting. Experience includes audit of PPE, HR, Revenue and Leases accounts. Will positively contribute to the culture as a fellow NRL supporter.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - External Audit

KPMG
07.2023 - Current
  • Strong focus on audit of business processes such as PPE, HR, Revenue and Leases.
  • Allocating and coaching junior team members across a wide range of different audit procedures.
  • Working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, remaining approachable to provide support/guidance to the team when needed.
  • Exposure to various clients and industries, with a strong focus on corporate businesses.
  • Frequently communicating and developing relationships with key client contacts, providing updates on current status of the audit.
  • Demonstrating resilience by maintaining audit quality in a fast-paced, high stress work environment.
  • Learning and adapting to new software systems as well as gaining a thorough understanding of various systems used by clients (e.g. Xero, SAP).
  • Preparing and improving work papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Providing audit operational support on engagements with the focus on the preparation, delivery, reporting and evaluation of the results of the audit engagement
  • Completion of AUP's, ensuring that clients are complying with the relevant standards.
  • Gaining a thorough understanding of client's business processes and advising what controls could be implemented to reduce the risk of fraud.
  • Member of the Culture Committee, responsible for planning and organising events

Senior Analyst - External Audit

KPMG
07.2022 - 06.2023

Analyst - External Audit

KPMG
02.2021 - 06.2022

Vacationer - Audit & Assurance

Deloitte
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Gained exposure to two teams during the program, both within the Global Mid Markets division.
  • Preliminary testing of business financials in alignment with contracts and AASB standards as well as assisting the teams where possible throughout the audit process.

Undergraduate Accountant

Alands Accountants
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Preparation of financial statements, income tax returns and BAS statements.
  • Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
  • Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and University studies.
  • Ability to manage time effectively whilst completing work for multiple different clients.
  • Communicated queries to clients in a timely manner.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand
02.2024

Bachelors of Commerce/Economics - Accounting

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12.2020

Skills

  • Ability to manage time effectively, balancing demanding workload whilst completing CA certification
  • Demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt to new situations under busy conditions whilst meeting tight deadlines
  • Confident leader and team player
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (excel)

Interests/Hobbies

  • Scuba diving
  • Camping
  • Watching the footy
  • Travel

Timeline

Assistant Manager - External Audit

KPMG
07.2023 - Current

Senior Analyst - External Audit

KPMG
07.2022 - 06.2023

Analyst - External Audit

KPMG
02.2021 - 06.2022

Vacationer - Audit & Assurance

Deloitte
01.2020 - 02.2020

Undergraduate Accountant

Alands Accountants
08.2017 - 09.2019

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting -

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand

Bachelors of Commerce/Economics - Accounting

University of Queensland

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