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David Acosta

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
Colombia
12-2013

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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