Shayal Ashana Sami
Sydney,NSW
Summary
A sincere and self-motivated External Auditor with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Economics from the renowned University of Fiji. With three years of valuable auditing experience at Ernst & Young and my current role at KPMG, I possess a comprehensive understanding of auditing practices and standards. My strong analytical and problem-solving skills enable me to contribute effectively to engagement teams, delivering high-quality audits while meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant ManagerI
KPMG
01.2023 - Current
- Ensure that the engagement team possesses the appropriate technical proficiencies, resources, and tools during the planning phase to deliver high-quality audits while addressing engagement-specific requirements.
- Supervise and review the work of less experienced team members, providing structured guidance, coaching, and mentorship to develop their technical capabilities and foster collaboration while ensuring their overall well-being.
- Lead the implementation of audit quality initiatives, adopt KPMG Clara workflows, and embed the KAEG methodology as part of business-as-usual operations to align with regulatory and internal audit quality standards.
- Execute and oversee audit procedures, including risk assessments and substantive testing, ensuring the collection of sufficient, appropriate audit evidence and compliance with applicable auditing standards while documenting risks, issues, and professional skepticism.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by proactively addressing concerns, providing timely communication on engagement progress, and ensuring compliance with audit planning timelines, including adherence to listed entity requirements.
Senior Audit Analyst
Ernst & Young
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Lead senior for financial statement review for an Australian client (Plantinum Investment Pte Ltd) through EY secondments
- Lead senior for profound client engagements such as Port Denarau Marina Limited (listed on SPX), Tanoa Samoa Hotel, APCO Vanuatu, Silver Autumn (Tokatoka Resort), Higgins Fiji & Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development Grant Audit
- Testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts and providing support to the new hires and interns
- Conduct walkthrough meetings with the client to gain an understanding of their business processes and controls
- In-charge of financial statement audits for major clients in the hotel, retail and manufacturing industry
- Accountable for engagement administration including WIP monitoring, timely billings and follow ups on bill payments
- Preparation of critical matters, financial statements and management letters and ensuring that audit conclusion reflect the processes and risks of the entity
- Ensuring jobs are cleared and archived in a timely manner
Vocational Employee
Praful Patel & Associates
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Updated client’s data in system
- Attended to banking, administrative work and FNPF/PAYE submission as instructed by the firms Manager
Audit Attache'
Jacks Group of Companies
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted in stock take at Jacks warehouse – both day and night shift
- Performed data entry in the system
Education
Chartered Accounting (Provisional Member)
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Economics
University of Fiji
01.2019
Secondary Level - Accounting, Economics & Computer Studies
Sangam SKM College
01.2016
Skills
- Planning & Time Management
- Team Player
- Stress Management
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Accounting & Finance Student, 2019, University of Fiji
- Year 13 Exam Certification, 336/400, 2013
- Year 12 Exam Certification, 363/400, 2013
- Certificate of Attainment - Computers at Intermediate Level, 2013, FNU
- Certificate of Attainment - Computers at Beginners Level, 2012, FNU
- Fiji Mathematics Competition, Credit Certificate, 2013
Client Portfolio
JL Lennard Pty Ltd, Oroo Pty Ltd, Ceridian Australia Pty Ltd, Northcott Society, Platinum Investment Pte Ltd [EY Secondment- Australia], Sigatoka Electric Pte Limited, Modern Glass and Mirrors Pte Limited, Vuvale Restaurants Fiji Limited t/a McDonalds, Sugar Cane Growers Council, Asian Paints Group (Fiji, Samoa and Vanuatu), Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, Insurance Holdings (Pacific) Pte Limited, Veritas Pte Limited, Silver Autumn (Pte) Ltd t/a Tokatoka Resort, Moonbeam Investments Limited t/a Tokoriki Island Resort, Coral Surf t/a Warwick, Barstock Investment (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Denarau International Limited
Activities
- Member of Parramatta Corporate Citizenship Committee
- Volunteer Worker, Treasures Home, Nadi, 02/01/19
- Volunteer Member, University of Fiji, Open day – Accounting & Economics Department
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant ManagerI
KPMG
01.2023 - Current
Senior Audit Analyst
Ernst & Young
01.2020 - 11.2022
Vocational Employee
Praful Patel & Associates
06.2019 - 07.2019
Audit Attache'
Jacks Group of Companies
06.2018 - 07.2018
Secondary Level - Accounting, Economics & Computer Studies
Sangam SKM College
Chartered Accounting (Provisional Member)
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Economics
University of Fiji