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Brendan Riccardi

Westfield,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Deloitte, specializing in financial statement auditing and fostering team building. Audit clients were primarily large financial services industry clients within the Banking and Capital Markets and Asset Management sectors. Has experience with substantive and control testing across various different financial statement line items. Developed strong client relationships through effective communication. Skilled in data analytics, valuations, and critical problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality audit engagements.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Audit Assistant

Deloitte
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed Fortune 500 PCAOB and AICPA audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Implementation of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel to create automation and drive efficiencies for operative effectiveness and substantive testing of controls.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.

Audit Assistant

Deloitte
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation of audit findings
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles (PCAOB)
  • Completed numerous trainings for further understanding of audit process and procedures.
  • Specialized and developed understanding of Valuations area on large Financial Services Industry (Banking and Capital Markets) client

Audit Intern

Deloitte
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to complete audits within established deadlines, maintaining consistent level of professionalism throughout audit process.
  • Assisted in preparation of high-quality audit working papers, maintaining attention to detail and organization throughout audit engagement.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with both clients and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and resolution of any concerns that arose during audits.
  • Provided assistance in researching complex accounting issues encountered during audits, applying relevant guidance to arrive at appropriate conclusions.

Audit Intern

Deloitte
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported senior auditors in developing detailed audit plans, ensuring all necessary steps were taken to achieve desired results.
  • Streamlined audit processes for improved accuracy and efficiency with implementation of automated tools.
  • Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
  • Completed numerous trainings to develop understanding of Banking and Capital Markets Industry.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Providence College
Providence, RI
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Providence College
Providence, RI
05-2022

Skills

  • Financial Statement Auditing
  • Audit Planning and Execution
  • Reliability
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • Valuations
  • Documentation Review
  • Substantive Testing
  • Control Testing
  • Team Building and Leadership Qualities
  • Professional Skepticism
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Critical problem-solving

Timeline

Senior Audit Assistant

Deloitte
05.2024 - 10.2024

Audit Assistant

Deloitte
09.2023 - 05.2024

Audit Intern

Deloitte
01.2023 - 03.2023

Audit Intern

Deloitte
06.2022 - 08.2022

MBA - Business Administration

Providence College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Providence College
Brendan Riccardi