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ARSHIA ATTA

Cambridge,MA

Summary

Results-driven Senior Audit Associate Driving audit excellence at Grant Thornton US LLP since October 2022, specializing in IFRS and GAAP compliance. Skilled in developing comprehensive audit plans and conducting detailed risk assessments, while mentoring and supporting junior staff. Demonstrated success in strengthening internal controls, delivering projects on time, and communicating effectively with clients to drive operational efficiency and value.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton US LLP
10.2022 - Current
  • Led audits to ensure full compliance with GAAP/IFRS, identifying key financial risks and recommending controls that reduced client’s financial misstatement risks.
  • Developed strong client relationships by providing actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations, resulting in repeat business and client satisfaction.
  • Trained and guided team of junior auditors on audit procedures and technical skills, improving their understanding of key processes. This resulted in enhanced audit quality and faster task completion across the team.


List of Clients I have worked on:

  • Insulet Corporation (PCAOB Client)
  • Charles River Associates (PCAOB Client)


Industries Served

  • -Non-Profit Organizations
  • -Manufacturing Industries
  • -Financial Services
  • -Health Care
  • -FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)



Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton Pakistan
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Examined company policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed effective audit plans to evaluate processes, procedures, and internal controls for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted financial and operational audits of client organizations, identifying areas of risk and inefficiencies.

Education

Certification in Accounting and Finance -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Bachelors - Commerce

University of Karachi

Master's - Business Administration

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - (In Process)

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Financial Statement Audits
  • Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
  • GAAP/IFRS Expertise
  • Project Management
  • Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Memo writing
  • Knowledge of Regulations and Compliance
  • Data Analysis
  • Continuous Learning

Certification

Audit Software's

Leap

Voyager

DataSnipper

LANGUAGES

English
Urdu
Sindhi

Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton US LLP
10.2022 - Current

Senior Audit Associate

Grant Thornton Pakistan
01.2019 - 08.2022

Master's - Business Administration

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak

Certification in Accounting and Finance -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Bachelors - Commerce

University of Karachi

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - (In Process)

National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
ARSHIA ATTA