GRACE IJEOMA EHIEMERE, ACA (CPA in view).
A: 1034, BRIDLEMEADOWS MANOR SW
CALGARY, ALBERTA T2Y 4K9, CANADA.
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SKILLS OVERVIEW
A skilled accounting, audit and assurance professional with over 5 years of experience in financial accounting, audit and assurance. Areas of expertise include financial statement audit of public and private companies, preparing & analyzing financial statements and evaluating internal controls & systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KPMG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SENIOR ASSOCIATE III September 2012 – April 2018
Responsible for planning, executing, supervising, managing and wrapping up client audit engagements while leading teams to meet deadlines
Review of accounting policies of various organizations to ensure compliance with the requirements of the applicable standards such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local GAAP in Nigeria.
Test of internal control processes to verify the accuracy and purpose of controls in place and associated risks being mitigated
Active communication with client to obtain required financial data to perform and complete audit fieldwork efficiently and to keep them informed on the progress of the audit.
Performance of detailed test of transactions for significant account balances and analytical procedures to analyze income statement and statement of financial position balances.
Review of year-end financial statements in line with relevant applicable standards such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other local GAAP to ascertain compliance with the requirements of the regulatory bodies
Identification and communication of internal control gaps to management with recommendations on how to improve such gaps
Review of audit working papers of team members
Provision of coaching and direction to the less experienced team members.
Ensuring the partner and manager are informed of the progress of the audit as well as significant issues noted during the audit
Management of audit relationships at all levels from Staff to Partner to ensure clear and strong alignment.
Preparation of year-end financial statements (including risk disclosures) for various entities in the financial services sector, in line with the requirements of the IFRS, using Microsoft Excel and Caseware.
STANBIC IBTC BANK
Investor Services, Custodial Banking {National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)} November 2010 - October 2011
Involved in trade settlement of equity securities
Work closely with clients to identify, prioritize and document business requirements.
Reconciliation of client stock and cash position.
Preparation of weekly internal reports in order to give a concise view of the position of clients’ activities.
Management of broker’s commission.
EDUCATION
2006 – 2010 COVENANT UNIVERSITY, OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Accounting (First Class Honors)
CERTIFICATION
Member Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Excellent project management and interpersonal skills when leading teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven ability to handle multiple, competing priorities in an effective manner
Excellent use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. Familiar with Caseware.
REFERENCES
Available on request
