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As an audit manager for a global mid tier firm I have the luxury of working with listed and privately owned dynamic growing clients, as well as working with talented team members and supportive partners within our firm with our an aim of service delivery based on quality and ethical conduct being at the core of everything that we do.In my role I am responsible for global engagements working with Grant Thornton member firms around the world, predominantly working with teams in South East… Show more As an audit manager for a global mid tier firm I have the luxury of working with listed and privately owned dynamic growing clients, as well as working with talented team members and supportive partners within our firm with our an aim of service delivery based on quality and ethical conduct being at the core of everything that we do.In my role I am responsible for global engagements working with Grant Thornton member firms around the world, predominantly working with teams in South East Asia, the USA and the United Kingdom, as well as other jurisdictions to provide a global service delivery to our clients. Additionally working for a full service firm I work closely with all of our service lines including taxation, private advisory, corporate advisory, technology and more to ensure that a collaborative and informed team approach is provided in looking after our clients who utilize multiple services of the firm.The work I perform for my clients is to make sure that my clients adhere to global financial regulations in each of the jurisdictions that they operate in and that audited financial statements are prepared to a high quality in line with international financial reporting requirements. The quality focussed procedures that we perform allow stakeholders and readers of the audited financial statements to make informed decisions on our clients with the intention of our work providing additional credibility to the information being provided to the market. Within my role I also mentor team members both technically and personally, perform budgeting and client management processes, work on internal and industry based projects and assist with business development. Yet my core focus is to deliver quality driven, positive experiences by working collaboratively with my clients. Show less

Working for a strong mid tier firm, I have been given the opportunity to work as an external auditor with a positive mix of listed and non - listed clients ranging between many industry sectors, such as: mining, manufacturing, exporting, clubs, not for profit and healthcare.Key responsibilities include analysing financial information, managing junior staff, ensuring deadlines are met effectively and on budget, communicating with individuals at all levels of a clients business structure,… Show more Working for a strong mid tier firm, I have been given the opportunity to work as an external auditor with a positive mix of listed and non - listed clients ranging between many industry sectors, such as: mining, manufacturing, exporting, clubs, not for profit and healthcare.Key responsibilities include analysing financial information, managing junior staff, ensuring deadlines are met effectively and on budget, communicating with individuals at all levels of a clients business structure, managing client relationships and working collaboratively in groups with varying personality types.My skills also include performing internal audit services for a large multinational hospital group.Through this work I have been exposed to many accounting software packages and have developed the ability to understand accounting and financial information retrieved from these different software packages. Show less

Performing a second North American secondment with Grant Thornton, in this instance working in the San Francisco (USA) office, I gained exposure to working on NASDAQ listed companies, as well as an AICPA software as a service based company. Through working on listed companies, I was introduced to PCAOB and SEC reporting requirements and worked with large and diverse audit teams and clients.Core responsibilities included review of work of junior staff, workflow management… Show more Performing a second North American secondment with Grant Thornton, in this instance working in the San Francisco (USA) office, I gained exposure to working on NASDAQ listed companies, as well as an AICPA software as a service based company. Through working on listed companies, I was introduced to PCAOB and SEC reporting requirements and worked with large and diverse audit teams and clients.Core responsibilities included review of work of junior staff, workflow management, significant client interaction and leading teams through to completion of the audits. Show less

As an junior and intermediate auditor, I was involved in analysing all areas of the financial statements to ensure effectiveness of controls and mitigation of fraud. At BDO my main clients were based in the manufacturing and mining industries, yet as a junior and intermediate auditor I was given the opportunity to gain exposure to a large range of clients and industry sectors. Other industry experience included: pharmaceuticals, not for profits, clubs and some additonal contract… Show more As an junior and intermediate auditor, I was involved in analysing all areas of the financial statements to ensure effectiveness of controls and mitigation of fraud. At BDO my main clients were based in the manufacturing and mining industries, yet as a junior and intermediate auditor I was given the opportunity to gain exposure to a large range of clients and industry sectors. Other industry experience included: pharmaceuticals, not for profits, clubs and some additonal contract internal audit work for a large private hospital group. Show less

Completed a range of accounts payable work through an SAP system for a large PR firm (Weber Shandwick). Regularly communicated with suppliers and ensured payments were made in a timely manner.

Sold a range of mobile communication options to business and personal consumers in a competitive industry. Dealt with a strategic merger with Vodafone at the end of 2010 and helped customers decide on their most viable options.Worked on store inventory control, cash handling and conflict resolution in store.