HALEY HEARD
Pleasant Grove,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with Big Four audit experience and a solid foundation in data analytics. Proven success in analyzing financial information, evaluating internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting audit engagements. Recognized for analytical thinking and effective communication with client teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
Birmingham, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Performed audit testing over key financial statement accounts
- Prepared and maintained audit workpapers in compliance with firm standards
- Evaluated internal controls and documented audit findings
- Analyzed financial data to identify variances and assess risks impacting financial statements
- Collaborated with client teams to obtain audit documentation
- Assisted with audit planning and risk assessment procedures
- Prepared detailed workpapers to document audit evidence, ensuring compliance with auditing standards
- Communicated findings to management, facilitating development of actionable plans for risk mitigation
- Ensured that all statutory requirements were met while performing audits.
Accounting Graduate Assistant
Alabama State University College of Business Administration
Montgomery, USA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Offer comprehensive assistance as required.
- Evaluate and publish assignments on behalf of the instructor.
- Develop surveys and polls to enhance class engagement.
- Aid in the coordination and upkeep of Zoom recordings.
- Supported faculty clerical needs by preparing class materials, collecting assignments, and completing other tasks.
Audit Intern
KPMG LLP
Birmingham, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Used Excel to create and manage budgets, balance sheets and other related financial statements.
- Proofread audit year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Collaborate with various engagement teams and efficiently fulfill clients' requests.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Sales Associate
Beauty and Beyond
Montgomery, USA
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitored customers for security concerns, escalating issues to management for prompt resolution.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
- Trained new associates on customer service standards and product offerings.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and management to foster collaboration and support team goals.
Embark Intern
KPMG LLP
Birmingham, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Acquired comprehensive expertise in audit, tax and advisory domains.
- Experienced rotation across audit, tax, and advisory functions.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Data and Analytics
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05-2023
Skills
- Audit testing and procedures
- Financial statement analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Documentation and workpaper review
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel and Access
- Critical thinking
- Analytical problem solving
- Deadline management
- Client communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate, Office 2019
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Access Expert, Office 2019
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, 01/24
Activities
- Office of Student Affairs and Academic Center for Educational Success (ACES)
- HBCU Business Deans Roundtable
- Regions Bank Women of Finance Initiative
Timeline
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
10.2024 - Current
Accounting Graduate Assistant
Alabama State University College of Business Administration
08.2023 - 05.2024
Audit Intern
KPMG LLP
06.2023 - 08.2023
Embark Intern
KPMG LLP
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Beauty and Beyond
04.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Accountancy - Data and Analytics
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Alabama State University