Nevin Fernandez

• Plan and execute operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology
• Test the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walkthroughs of complex business processes.
• Diligently monitor remediation plans to confirm proper resolution.
• Ensure IFRS Compliance Checks and prepared related checklists.
• Skilled in staff supervision and development; as well as records and file management.
• Communicate and report findings to audit managers, partners and client's management.
• Maintain existing client relationship as well as to contribute to the business development for the firm through value added services.
• Conduct accounting and audit training to junior staff
• Assist the client in the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework including compliance to International Financial Reporting Standards and directives from local authorities

• Numerous assurance engagements under International Financial Reporting Standards \[IFRS\] and executed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing \[ISA\] under the BDO Methodology.
• Proficient in the use of BDO Audit Process Tool and Caseware.
• Areas of experience include Retail and manufacturing clients
• Tested key controls over the clients’ business and accounting processes through discussions and meetings with various department heads.
• Executed audit procedures (including analytical procedures) in accordance with applicable ISAs and in conformance with the BDO Methodology

(Worked with clients from Retail, Manufacturing, Real Estates, Financial Services, Media Agencies, Professional Services on contract and agreed-upon-procedures basis)

• Supervise, guide and monitor the finance & Accounting function of Clients.
• Verify and confirm the revenue recognized and expenses on monthly basis of respective clients
• Verify and confirm the reconciled accounts of bank, cash, vendors and customers on monthly basis of respective clients
• Assist the accountants to record the month end accruals and close the books of accounts.
• Prepare the monthly management financial reports and discuss with management.
• Co-ordinate with auditors for the year end audits and clarify the audit concerns.

• Finalization of Accounts up to preparation of Balance Sheet and submitting to the management
• Prepare and review Revenue, Expenses, invoices and other accounting documents
• Identifying and recommending to managers opportunities for cost reduction and revenue improvement
• MIS Reports to the Management
• Job closing and Profit Calculation
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements, Payroll, Petty Cash
• Daily verification of Cash book, Invoices, Receipts etc.

• Prepare periodical reports of financial forecasts for Management purpose
• Assist in review of monthly/quarterly performance relative to the budget and prepare variance analysis for senior management
• Analyzing industry trends.
• Maintaining internal database and record systems.