With over EUR 2 billion in locomotives, passenger trains and freight wagons, Beacon Rail Leasing is a leading European leasing company with offices in London, Amsterdam, Munich, Milan and Luxembourg. Beacon is owned by institutional investors, advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

• Directed the work requirements of audits and supervised the execution of audit engagements for clients; Served as Lead manager for listed and non-listed audits reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.• Taught three KPMG Global Audit Foundations courses.• Composed audit reports and presented findings to clients and upper management; Regularly met with senior corporate executives on behalf of KPMG.• Assessed effectiveness of client audit processes and controls, as well as identified… Show more • Directed the work requirements of audits and supervised the execution of audit engagements for clients; Served as Lead manager for listed and non-listed audits reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.• Taught three KPMG Global Audit Foundations courses.• Composed audit reports and presented findings to clients and upper management; Regularly met with senior corporate executives on behalf of KPMG.• Assessed effectiveness of client audit processes and controls, as well as identified accounting and audit risks and performance improvement opportunities for clients. • Prepared audit proposals and expanded client base by targeting growing client portfolios. • Demonstrated in-depth accounting knowledge and maintained all annual requirements of certification. • Cultivated and bolstered strong professional client relationships and professional networks.• Reviewed filings and researched technical accounting issues as well as understood and utilized KPMG's Audit Methodology.• Guided, mentored, and assisted with the career development of audit team members.• In depth knowledge of consolidations, new IFRS pronouncements, business combinations and multi-firm collaborations working with offices in Detroit, Boston, Houston, London, Mexico City and Washington D.C. Show less

• Executed Lead engagement in-charge of audit engagements of various clients including managing junior staff, performing audit procedures, and preparing financial statements under ASPE (Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise) and framework transitions to IFRS and US GAAP.• Performed forensic audits and UNOCHA humanitarian aid funding audits in French in Port au Prince, Haiti in 2012.• Coordinated KPMG Hamilton’s Chartered Professional Accountants training program; Scored… Show more • Executed Lead engagement in-charge of audit engagements of various clients including managing junior staff, performing audit procedures, and preparing financial statements under ASPE (Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise) and framework transitions to IFRS and US GAAP.• Performed forensic audits and UNOCHA humanitarian aid funding audits in French in Port au Prince, Haiti in 2012.• Coordinated KPMG Hamilton’s Chartered Professional Accountants training program; Scored mock CFE exams and spearheaded classroom technical training for seven CPA candidates.• Aligned objectives and bridged communications of accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners.• Analyzed and recommended performance improvement opportunities and process improvements for both audit staff and clients to improve efficiency and accounting accuracy. • Synchronized cross-functional teams and interactions with clients to coordinate the information flow from the client to the audit team.• Supervised Audit associates and interns on engagements, ensuring compliance with KPMG's Audit Methodology. Show less