RICHELLE JOSEPH

My responsibilities as Senior Auditor awarded me the opportunity to plan, supervise and review tasks and duties performed by Junior Staff. I prepared weekly and monthly summary reports and provided analysis on the status of operational tasks. During this time, I lead audit teams and executed the end-to-end audit process.

Milestones:

• Spearheaded testing and implementation of cloud Audit Software (Smart Audit) in alignment with business needs.
• Steered organisation from preparation of manual to computerized working paper files.
• Assisted Project Manager in management of the office building project by providing updates and reports in a timely fashion.

Operational tasks breakdown:

• Training and mentoring Junior Staff.
• Client risk assessment and control system evaluation.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings in accordance with with professional standards.
• Communicated audit findings with management and discussed control weaknesses and provided guidance on corrective actions.
• Maintained professional knowledge through research and attending webinars and workshops.
• Communicated with client staff to obtain necessary information for audits.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations for various clients.
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.