Clifton M. Douglas
Jamaica,USA
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional eager to re-enter the workforce after a rewarding period of caregiving. Extensive experience in collaborating effectively with staff, clients, and superiors, fostering strong relationships and driving successful outcomes. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments while leveraging a diverse skill set to contribute positively to team objectives. Committed to bringing a fresh perspective and strong work ethic to future opportunities.
Experienced with financial auditing, risk assessment, and compliance management. Utilizes analytical skills to identify discrepancies and improve financial processes. Track record of enhancing internal controls and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared workpapers in order to audit various client balance sheet accounts including Excel spreadsheet workpapers for Audit workbook.
- Supervised engagement team. Responsible for the organization and review of engagement staff workpapers.
- Recorded adjusting entries for audited work for the manager review process and assisted in preparation of Financial Sheets for the Balance including Revenue and Equity statements.
- Performed analysis testing for Inventory accounts valuations including inventory counts.
- Performed internal control testing for GAAP and GAAS compliance.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Prepared workpapers in order to audit various client balance sheet accounts.
- Supervised engagement workpapers for Audit workbook. Responsible for the organization and review of engagement staff workpapers.
- Prepared analytical testing for Accounts Payable, Inventory and Cash Flow including Inventory counts.
- Perform internal control testing for both Public and Not for Profit Fund accounts for both GAAP and GAAS compliance.
- Responsible for entering all audit adjustments in Firm’s client audit workbook and ensuring final trial balance equals.
Staff Auditor
MLK Accounting Firm, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Prepared workpapers for various balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted Audit Engagement manager by helping to supervise staff and reviewing workpapers of junior staff.
- Performed analytical testing of various accounts for GAAS compliance.
- Led Inventory counts for both half and end year inventory adjustments, financial statements and reviewed work papers.
- Performed engagement internal control tests for compliance with GAAP and GAAS standards.
Staff Auditor
American Express Tax & Business Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Prepared workpapers for Cash, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and Accounts Payable.
- Prepared Cash/Market Securities and Receivable confirmations to financial institutions.
- Assisted both the Audit and Tax engagement teams.
- Assisted in inventory counts and fund accounting compliance testing for Not For Profit clients. Also performed governmental grant compliance testing for Not for Public clients who receive federal grants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John's University
Queens, NY01.1999
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Bookkeeping (A/P, A/R, Payroll)
- Engagement Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Communication & Problem-Solving
- Data entry
- Sarbanes-oxley act
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Client relationship management
- Internal control evaluation
- Bank reconciliation
- General accounting
- Journal entry preparation
- Microsoft office
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting records analysis
Timeline
Senior Auditor
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
01.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young
01.2004 - 01.2007
Staff Auditor
MLK Accounting Firm, LLC
01.2002 - 01.2004
Staff Auditor
American Express Tax & Business Services
01.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St. John's University
Additional Experience
- Andrew Persaud (Web Designer) — Bookkeeper (2009 – 2017)
- Handled receivables including updating customer balances with orders and payments.
- Responsible for data entry of accounting adjustments.
- Temporary part time bookkeeping for various small businesses (2010-2020)
- Family Caregiving (2008 – 2025)
- Provided both part and full-time care for parents with severe health conditions.
- Developed strong patience, adaptability, and organizational skills.
- Monitored parents vitals, provided assistance in personal care and day to day assisted living, adaptability, and organizational skills.