CHRISTIAN ZEIK
Willoughby,OH
Summary
Analytically driven and detail-oriented professional with experience in leading external audit engagements from beginning to completion. Proficient communicator that embraces collaboration while leveraging technology and innovation to constantly improve audit processes and procedures efficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit and Assurance Staff
NMS Inc. Certified Public Accountants
08.2022 - Current
- Lead in planning audit engagements in accordance with the authoritative guidance of GAAS and the specific audit standards applicable under SAS, GAGAS or 'Yellow Book Standards', and(or) specific compliance requirements under uniform guidance (2 CFR200).
- Establish benchmarks used in determination of materiality thresholds.
- Perform risk assessments to assist in engagement planning by determining the extent of audit procedures necessary to obtain sufficient audit evidence, and to enhance efficiency by allocating firm resources toward identified audit areas that pose a greater risk of misstatement.
- Manage engagement teams in both attest and non-attest engagements from planning to completion, assigning individual responsibilities, engagement time-line, and review of prepared work papers to optimize audit team effectiveness and ensure procedures maintain compliance with applicable standards.
- Review prepared financial statement reports and relevant disclosures to ensure conformity with audit findings and applicable regulatory framework.
- Promote an ethical work environment by adhering to professional standards and modeling integrity within the team.
- Maintain regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Assist tax staff, when available, by preparing tax forms for various entity types, such as corporations and s-corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, trusts and estates, and more.
- Mentor and support to junior staff to encourage professional development, and improve expertise and productivity.
- Perform any additional relevant tasks as necessary.
Tax and Accounting Staff
Somich & Associates CPAs
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared tax forms, drafted responses to tax notices, prepared tax projections, and tax planning.
- Researched and utilized revisions within tax code and other accounting updates.
- Provided bookkeeping services including recording transactions and accruals, monthly bank reconciliations, and resolving reconciliation discrepancies.
- Assisted in other tax and accounting projects as necessary.
Education
CPA Candidate - Currently Sitting
Master of Science - Business Administration
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH05.2023
Skills
- Financial Statement Audits
- Agreed Upon Procedures
- Financial Statement Reviews
- Data analytics
- GAAP proficiency
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- GAAS, SAS, GAGAS, SSAE, SSARS
Timeline
Audit and Assurance Staff
NMS Inc. Certified Public Accountants
08.2022 - Current
Tax and Accounting Staff
Somich & Associates CPAs
04.2021 - 08.2022
CPA Candidate - Currently Sitting
Master of Science - Business Administration
Lake Erie College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lake Erie College
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