Cristian Postolea, Audit & Assurance Manager

Cristian Postolea

Audit & Assurance Manager

KPMG

Location
Romania
Education
Master's degree, Accounting and Audit in Financial Institutions
Experience
15 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 11 Months

Audit & Assurance Manager at KPMG
  • Romania
  • My current job since November 2014

Main responsibilities:
-manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy with the engagement partner and executing it in compliance with the company's policies and protocols.
-assist partners to generate new business opportunities and build client networks and relationships
-develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring all levels of staff
-conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
-contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training assurance professionals
-deep knowledge of IFRS and global audit methodology

Audit & Assurance Senior at BDO Limited (Guernsey)
  • United Kingdom
  • May 2014 to November 2014

Main responsibilities:
-plan and perform audit of financial statements prepared under UK GAAP and IFRS for financial services businesses incorporated in Channel Islands and UK, such as Investment Funds, Investment Managers, Investment Advisers, Investment Fund General Partners;
-plan, design and perform appropriate audit procedures in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland)
-coach, motivate and lead audit teams, review the work performed and appraise the team members and contribute towards creating a work environment where my colleagues are motivated to achieve results in a positive atmosphere;
-serve as main client contact during the fieldwork. Discuss with clients sensitive issues identified, provide documented solutions and explanations on areas of disagreement.
-maintain direct relationship with the engagement manager and partner. Discuss issues identified and provide solutions.

Audit & Assurance Assistant Manager at KPMG Romania SRL
  • Romania
  • October 2013 to April 2014

Main responsibilities:
-perform audit of stand alone or consolidated financial statements prepared under Romanian Accounting Standards, US GAAP and IFRS, perform agreed upon procedures for various types of companies, such as FMGC, automotive, energy and gas, telecommunications, constructions, real estate, retail, services and others;
-coach, motivate and lead the audit team review the work performed and appraise the team members and contribute towards creating a work environment where my colleagues are motivated to achieve results in a positive atmosphere;
-perform appropriate audit procedures, including design and implementation of controls, in accordance with the requirements of the KPMG Audit Methodology and where applicable, regulatory requirements;
-serve as main client contact during the fieldwork. Discuss with clients sensitive issues identified, provide documented solutions and explanations on areas of disagreement. Manager relationship in difficult situations (tight deadlines, delays in audit, significant findings etc.).
-maintain direct relationship with the engagement manager and partner. Discuss issues identified and provide solutions.
-analyze client business, operational processes and financial data (historical and prospective) to identify areas of risk, of weaknesses or of audit focus. Advise clients on areas of improvements in internal controls, financial processes etc.

Audit & Assurance Senior at KPMG Romania SRL
  • Romania
  • October 2011 to October 2013

Perform appropriate audit procedures, including design and implementation of controls, in accordance with the requirements of the KPMG Audit Methodology and where applicable, regulatory requirements;

Audit & Assurance Assistant Senior at KPMG
  • Romania
  • October 2010 to October 2011

Perform audit of stand alone or consolidated financial statements prepared under Romanian Accounting Standards, IFRS and US GAAP, perform agreed upon procedures for various types of companies, such as FMGC, automotive, energy and gas, telecommunications, constructions, real estate, retail, services and others;

Assistant Auditor at KPMG
  • Romania
  • July 2008 to October 2010

Education

Master's degree, Accounting and Audit in Financial Institutions
  • at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
  • January 2008
Bachelor's degree, Economic Management
  • at Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest
  • August 2006
High school or equivalent, Accounting and Statistics
  • at Economic College “Delta Dunarii”, Tulcea
  • July 2002

Specialties & Skills

Development Of People
People Skills
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Analytical and critical thinking
Communication and presentation skills
Problem solving abilities

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner
Italian
Intermediate
Romanian
Expert

Memberships

ACCA - Association of Certified Charted Accountants
  • Member
  • July 2013
CAFR - Romanian Chamber of Auditors
  • Member
  • September 2013

Training and Certifications

Facilitator for Audit Trainings (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2016

Hobbies

  • Football
    Captain of KPMG Football team