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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Greater New Orleans Area

Managed teams of up to thirty personnel from planning to completion of audit and review engagements for public and non-public clients (including multinational companies) in various industries (including oilfield services (drillers, service / supply companies, etc), electric utility, and death care). Worked directly with engagement partners on these projects.Served as the final reviewer on audit procedures / documentation performed by the staff.Provided feedback (both formally and informally – positive and negative) to staff in order to ensure development and continuous improvement.Prepared communications for and participated in client audit committee meetings.Managed the economics and profitability of engagements, including creating fee estimates / budgets, monitoring actual results against budget, and issuing client bills.Demonstrated an ability to effectively multitask and concurrently manage multiple engagements.Contributed to business development activities by assisting with engagement proposal activities and other local marketing activities, as well as through directly participating in staff recruitingefforts.

Greater New Orleans Area

Supervised / conducted the day-to-day operations of integrated audits and reviews for both public and non-public clients.Frequently researched complex accounting / business issues and transactions to determine the proper treatment under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Documented conclusions in professional memos.Demonstrated issue resolution skills through investigating audit differences and determining the appropriate course of action.Delivered frequent, high-quality written and oral communications to key client contacts and coworkers.Developed effective working relationships with key client contacts at various levels.Consistently worked effectively under hard deadlines and ensured projects were completed timely and finished products were of a high quality.

Greater New Orleans Area

Regularly performed and documented complex auditing procedures through applying both detailed testing and analytical procedures. Designed testing procedures for new areas.Conducted client meetings to understand, document, and test companies' business processes and related internal controls.Practiced effective time management to ensure completion of assigned tasks on time and within budget, delivering a high-quality final work product.Actively participated in new staff recruiting events.

Greater New Orleans Area

Assisted with a special project involving the testing and implementation of a new, company-wide business / accounting system.Worked effectively with teams of three to five people (including interns and full-time employees).

Master Of Science (Ms), Accounting

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Accounting