New Accounts - Auditor
BPA worldwide
Total des années d'expérience :5 years, 10 Mois
Promoted from the Auditor position. The following responsibilities were in addition to the
previous position duties:
• Reviewed the audit application form and questionnaire with the applicant to understand their operation complexity and their needs before sending it to the manager for approval. This included meeting the client and explaining the requirements of the audit.
• Trained the applicants and reviewed their operational updates periodically in order to successfully complete the initial audit within predefined deadline.
• Assisted the manager in the preparation of the Audit schedules for submission to the top management.
• Performed other administrative duties assigned by the Manager or Division Head.
• Carried out the following across the MENA region:
Audits on Print and Digital circulation data for media publishing companies.
Audits on Trade show data for Event Organizing companies.
• Completed audits according to BPA, UFI and IFBSO standards depending on client requirements.
• Reviewed past audit results in order to determine the testing process of the current audit.
• Prepared engagement letters detailing the source document requirements and audit timeline.
• Visited the client operations site to review and record the source documents selected as part of the test to determine propriety and conformity with existing policies, procedures and practices.
• Tested operations of the client to determine adequacy and effectiveness of systems and procedures. This includes observing the client procedures (by conducting field checks) and examining the systems in place.
• Conducted variance analysis and checked the materiality of errors (if any). Reported material errors to audit manager.
• Created an audit report (if required) with the corrections and disclosures explaining the corrections.
• Completed audit notes with all audit findings and testing procedures logged in. Ensured all procedures are completed as mentioned in the audit checklist. Prepared audit working papers which are then referenced and stored in a secured manner.
• Prepared the audit opinion letter detailing the audit findings and observations, identified the risks/implications and recommendations to overcome them.
• Submitted audits to internal review team and ensured all matters raised due to internal review are addressed in a timely manner. In cases of adjustments required, the audit was reopened, adjustments made and re-submitted.
• Discussed audit findings noted to the concerned auditee and explained them the risks/implications involved and creating a follow up plan to verify corrective actions.
• Updated the BPA internal systems as the audit progresses to allow management and other colleagues track the progress of the audit and complete their duties toward the audit.
• Kept track of audit standard and policy updates and attended training when required.
• Managed own audit completion schedule, ensuring the timely conclusion of all assigned audits.
• Assigned to a team dedicated to auditing a multinational Bank.
• Received training and credentials to operate client internal system in order to retrieve data requested by team.
• Carried out audit tasks under the senior audit associate’s guidance such as casting.
• Received training on “Protecting information in KPMG” Course. Certificate awarded on completion.
Achieved member status since March 2017.
• Graduated with Distinction from University of Wollongong. • Awarded 40 % Merit scholarship from University of Wollongong.