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New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Review annual, semiannual, and quarterly financial statements under both IFRS and GAAP standards• Implement and improve the design and efficiency of internal controls over financial statements• Interface with external auditors to resolve any issues and ensure a successful audit• Oversee auditor confirmation process for each annual audit cycles• Automation of repetitive ad hoc reports and tasks to ensure efficient and accurate reporting• Coordinate with internal groups (e.g., Trading, Operations, Legal, etc.) on financial statement disclosures• Instruct accountants and custodians on the correct accounting treatments for complex accounting matters• Collaborated with external tax professionals and government agencies to ensure timely and accurate company filings and compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.• Work closely with the financial reporting manager to assist in carrying-out ad-hoc tasks• Ensure accounting positions and policies are properly executed and presented in the accounting records and financial statements

Austin, Texas, United States

• Planned and executed annual audit engagements for public and private clients in various industries• Performed detailed audit procedures over various income statement and balance sheet accounts• Verified the accuracy of the client organization's Internal and SOX controls• Performed high-level and detailed analysis and evaluated reasons for fluctuations• Reviewed process narratives to identify relevant controls for the current year audit• Identified and presented significant accounting/auditing issues to the audit manager and partner• Trained and developed staff, provide real-time feedback, and conducted performance reviews• Assigned work to staff, coordinated engagement workflow, and adhered to deadlines• Applied working knowledge of GAAP standards ASC 606 “Revenue recognition” and ASC 842 “Lease accounting”• Demonstrated a commitment to improving work processes through the use of technology and automation• Reviewed, examined, and analyzed client accounting records, financial statements, and reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards• Prepared memoranda and other working papers, letters, and correspondence (e.g., Audit Planning Memorandum, Audit Approach Plan, management letter, and correspondence with the client)• Demonstrated the ability to recognize problems and propose solutions in line with client needs

Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Saudi Arabia

• Prepared annual and quarterly financial statements• Performed month-end and year-end accounting closing process• Managed the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy of documentation and classification of expenditures• Reconciled general ledger accounts by verifying, allocating, posting transactions, and resolving discrepancies• Created reports for various general ledger accounts and provided explanations for any unusual balances• Recorded journal entries for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses• Was responsible for providing required disclosure and documentation to KPMG to ensure a successful annual audit• Monitored and recorded fixed asset acquisition, retirement, and capitalization of assets under construction• Supervised the implementation of IFRS standards including IFRS 16 to ensure compliance• Reviewed internal control procedures and recommended improvements

Master In Professional Accounting, 3.77/4.00

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, 4.76/5.00 - First Degree Honors