SHAILLA PAUL
Audit Associate
St. Lucia,St. Lucia
Summary
A highly adaptable and detail-oriented accounting professional with over two years of audit experience who embraces teamwork and can also work independently with minimal supervision while efficiently managing time to complete task.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
Castries
09.2018 - Current
- Assist in planning and execution strategy for audit engagements by identifying project risks, preparing budgets and communicating audit findings to management.
- Establish strong rapport with clients by understanding clients’ businesses and key processes and provided recommendations to clients’ queries.
- Assisted in identifying clients’ internal control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Assisting clients with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards and relevant statutory requirements.
- Handled team management responsibilities in the absence of the seniors Industries Audited.
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specializing in Accounting
University of The West Indies
09.2014 - 05.2017
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2018 - Current
Skills
Microsoft Office
Additional Information
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to meet set deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and provide possible solutions.
- Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of and ability to use accounting and financial procedures to achieve organizational effectiveness
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and ensure timely completion.
INDUSTRIES AUDITED
- Retail
- Not-for-profit
- Hospitality
- Insurance
- Quasi Governmental
Timeline
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
09.2018 - Current
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Specializing in Accounting
University of The West Indies
09.2014 - 05.2017
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
01.2012 - 01.2014
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