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Abigel Kassa

Summary

Proactive associate currently working at a Big Four firm in audit, with over two years of experience managing high-intensity, deadline-driven projects. My work with Fortune 500 public clients has given me deep insights into the strategic shifts that companies make to navigate evolving economic, AI, and technological landscapes.

Beyond my career, I am passionate about analyzing how companies drive value through acquisitions and operational improvements to ensure long-term sustainability. I strive to be a key player in helping businesses execute strategic initiatives, optimize performance, and adapt to market changes by leveraging my operational, technical, and financial expertise.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Associate

Ernst & Young
McLean, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct financial due diligence on clients by analyzing revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and operational efficiencies to assess financial health.
  • Review acquisitions and mergers memos to evaluate the financial statement impact, working closely with senior management.
  • Perform forecasting analysis, comparing actual financial performance against projections to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Assess business operations and cash flow drivers, identifying inefficiencies, and areas for value creation.
  • Conduct substantive testing, walkthrough, and control assessments to verify financial reporting accuracy, and assess investment risks.
  • Utilize EY Canvas and data analytics tools to streamline financial analysis and audit procedures.
  • Collaborate with C-suite executives and finance teams, providing insights on financial performance, and strategic improvements.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify areas of potential non-compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Accounting and Finance Intern

ERP International LLC
Laurel, MD
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Working with spreadsheets, cloud-based accounting software and bank account statements.
  • Keeping records current with daily transaction posting.
  • Improving budgeting processes by collecting, compiling and forecasting data.
  • Updating office files daily and kept records organized.
  • Learning numerous accounting skills by shadowing invoice preparation.
  • Enhancing Unanet and Microsoft knowledge by regularly training in new functions.
  • Filing forms, records, reports, and correspondence in appropriate file systems.
  • Understanding and appling policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Managing easily-accessible systems by organizing data by categories, data, and other systems for diverse uses.

Software Testing Intern

Booz Allen
Washington, DC
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Completed market feasibility test for Core-csi on the software and individual modules.
  • Monitored and facilitated bug resolutions to optimize software.
  • Wrote and updated manual test cases for team use, maintaining optimal organization for maximum productivity.

Audit Intern

Ernst & Young
McLean, VA
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Worked under supervision of auditors to develop working knowledge of company's audit approach, tools and methods.
  • Helped prepare financial statement for the coming quarter.
  • Set up audit work paper files and developed client documentation request list.
  • Reviewed flow chart documents assessed records for inconsistencies.
  • Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.

MATH TUTOR/STUDENT SUPPORT SERIVCE

El Camino Community College
Torrance, CA
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Taught students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
  • Gave students counseling on how to do well in their classes and if they need extra help connecting them with counselors.
  • Throughout COVID tutoring student online by promoting ourselves through social media.
  • Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
  • Developed marketing skill on social media to reach students.
  • Organized event to help student connect and reflect their work.
  • Assessed student with different kinds of Microsoft, excel and power point problems.
  • Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
  • Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Bowie State University
05.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

El Camino College
05.2021

Skills

  • Expert in all Microsoft Office systems: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Leadership
  • Team management
  • Ambitious
  • Problem solver
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Client relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Data collection and analysis

Activities

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) April 2017 – August 2017

  • Teaching elementary students on the summer class
  • Charity program for the student so that they can afford to go to school

Meseret Humanitarian Organization (MHO) May 2018 – July 2018

  • Fundraising for orphan children
  • Spending time with children to help them with their personal development and growth

Timeline

Experienced Associate

Ernst & Young
09.2023 - Current

Software Testing Intern

Booz Allen
10.2022 - 01.2023

Audit Intern

Ernst & Young
06.2022 - 08.2022

Accounting and Finance Intern

ERP International LLC
06.2021 - 09.2023

MATH TUTOR/STUDENT SUPPORT SERIVCE

El Camino Community College
08.2019 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Bowie State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

El Camino College

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