David Acosta
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic Semi Senior Auditor from Big Four with a proven track record in enhancing financial compliance and operational efficiency. Experience auditing and critical thinking, adept at identifying risks and streamlining processes. Skilled in client relationship management, significantly improved audit accuracy and effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Ryder Integrated Logistics
Morris, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
- Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Monitored inventory levels and re-ordered supplies when necessary.
Semi Senior Auditor
PwC (PriceWaterHouseCoopers)
Bogota, Colombia
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Inspected internal controls for businesses in various industries to determine compliance with Bank Secrecy Act.
- Assisted in training junior staff members on various aspects of auditing principles and techniques.
- Performed analytical procedures to identify discrepancies between actual results and expected results.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Identified areas of risk and communicated them to the audit team leader.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Reviewed financial statements and other documents to ensure accuracy of information, completeness of data, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Researched new accounting pronouncements, regulatory requirements, and industry practices related to specific engagements.
Audit Staff Member
Grant Thornton
Bogota, Colombia
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss audit findings and provide recommendations for financial performance enhancement.
Audit Staff Member
Crowe Horwath
Bogota, Colombia
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve operational efficiencies.
- Utilized audit software and tools to gather, analyze, and document financial data and transactions.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss audit findings and provide recommendations for financial performance enhancement.
- Identified discrepancies and anomalies in financial records, investigating and documenting the findings.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Santo Tomas University
Colombia12-2013
Skills
- Process evaluations
- Balance sheets
- Report writing
- External auditing
- Financial auditing
- Account reconciliation
- Client relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month, December 2024
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Ryder Integrated Logistics
03.2024 - Current
Semi Senior Auditor
PwC (PriceWaterHouseCoopers)
12.2018 - 12.2021
Audit Staff Member
Grant Thornton
03.2018 - 12.2018
Audit Staff Member
Crowe Horwath
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Santo Tomas University
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