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San Diego, California, US

San Diego, California, US

San Diego, California, US

Irvine, CA, US

• Audited a publicly traded international manufacturing company with ~$130 million revenue, a publicly traded pre-revenue biotechnology company, and a portfolio of private companies.
• Identified potential accounting issues through a detailed review of company policies and procedures, efficiently research relevant accounting guidance and present solutions to management for proper accounting treatment.
• Prepared annual financial statements and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP requirements.
• Monitored US GAAP and SEC developments and evaluated the impacts of new accounting rules for clients.

Poway, CA, US

• Performed independent monitoring reviews over complex business cycles and systems in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Analyzed findings, identified root-causes, concluded on testing, and presented findings to control owner(s) through Internal Control scorecards and presentations.

London, GB

• Clients served include Life Science (Market Caps range from $180M to over $20B), Technology (Market Cap: over $20B).
• Clearly and accurately documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history, and planned audit approach. Challenged procedures used in the past and.
• Identified inefficiencies in the audit process, gained team support, and implemented solutions in an effort to reduce unnecessary hours, improve quality, and adhere to project deadlines.
• Actively participated in the Latino Professional Network (LPN) and worked to diversify the audit profession.

London, GB

• Assisted in the execution of audit procedures.
• Performed various duties such as performing substantive procedures.
• Analyzed evidence, prepared written communications, participated in small group discussions with other engagement team members and interacted with client personnel.
• Documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history and planned audit approach.

London, GB

• Assisted in the execution of audit procedures.
• Performed various duties such as walkthroughs, testing controls, and performing substantive procedures.
• Analyzed evidence, prepared written communications, participated in small group discussions with other engagement team members and interacted with client personnel.
• Documented the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client's engagement history and planned audit approach.

Durham, NC, US

• Analyzed and aggregated client sales and use tax raw data for two different internal tax systems.
• Created and maintained client database converters.
• Hired, trained, and supervised a data analyst, who had no professional experience but was well versed in programming and mathematics, in an effort to set a foundation for scaling out of harbor client data aggregation.
• Improved data aggregation accuracy and data conformity by working with clients and analyzing client data, registration, and nexus.
• Investigated tax allocation issues, analyzed data integrity, and responded to State Audit inquiries.
• Managed post-merger software migration for clients who do not conform to our data specifications (100+ clients).

Durham, NC, US

• Created and maintained internal controls surrounding electronic filing of client sales and use tax funds (over $30 Million in Sales and Use Tax a month).
• Dramatically reduced late electronic filings and notices by tracking all electronic payments, reviewing e-filers work, and training staff to learn from manual errors.
• Managed the company’s SAS70 type II audit.
• Streamlined Electronic Filing procedures & prepared filing instructions for tax processors on a centralized company wiki.

Durham, NC, US

• Assisted Director of Professional Services in nexus analyses and sales and use tax registrations.
• Coordinated a wide range of human resource functions and assisted in writing the HR policy handbook.
• Gained buy-in from colleagues, managers, and directors to follow SAS70 guidelines and document processes.
• Helped Compliance team review and file Sales and Use Tax returns.
• Managed two successful SAS70 audits: one SAS70 Type I audit and one SAS70 Type II audit.
• Reviewed client contracts and tracked contract terms, client information, and sales data.

Durham, NC, US

• Analyzed financial reports and created financial projections.
• Managed company and client accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepared internal payroll, including time entry, printing checks, remitting Federal and State taxes,
• Ensured compliance with State and Federal laws, prepared W-2’s for >15 employees, and various payroll reports.
• Reconciled general ledger accounts.

San Diego, California, US

San Diego, CA, US

Master Of Science In Accountancy, Accounting Information Systems

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Finance And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Accountancy, Procurement

Study Abroad, International Finance