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Ibraheam Abdelrazeq, CPA*

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented audit professional dedicated to maintaining the highest standards while delivering impactful results. Extensive expertise in financial analysis, internal control review, and compliance contributes to team success and aligns with organizational objectives. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, with strong skills in risk assessment and data analysis. Successfully passed all four parts of the CPA exam and currently pursuing full CPA licensure, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Auditor

Cathedral CPA's and Advisors
05.2024 - 03.2025
  • Lead and manage audits for multiple mortgage banking clients with a focus on HUD compliance, including planning, staffing, and supervising engagement teams across several clients simultaneously.
  • Perform audit testing procedures for compliance, revenue recognition, expenses, loan covenants, and other key financial areas, ensuring adherence to HUD and GAAP standards.
  • Review and analyze mortgage contracts and supporting documentation, request and evaluate client-provided evidence, and document audit findings in accordance with firm methodology.
  • Inspect and evaluate internal controls related to mortgage banking operations, including loan origination, servicing, and financial reporting processes, to assess design and operating effectiveness.
  • Utilize CCH Engagement audit software to document procedures, perform testing, and prepare workpapers for internal review and client reporting.
  • Review and interpret SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports to identify potential risks, assess reliance, and determine the impact on audit procedures.
  • Engage directly with client management to understand business processes, clarify audit findings, and provide timely updates on engagement status.
  • Prepare and review audit documentation, memos, and financial statement disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with 401(k) plan audits, including testing of participant data, employer contributions, timely remittance of employee deferrals, and compliance with DOL requirements for Form 5500 reporting.
  • Identify potential issues and propose recommendations for improving client compliance processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of financial reporting systems, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Implemented best practices in auditing procedures through continuous learning and professional development activities.
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Collaborated with management to develop effective internal controls, resulting in improved financial integrity.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process.

Audit Senior

Deloitte & Touche LLP
10.2021 - 03.2024
  • Lead several large international audits that include material acquisitions, audit platform transitions, and global audit teams
  • Perform audit testing procedures covering many areas of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • Including revenue, leases, inventory, long term debt, derivatives, intangible assets, and the related footnote disclosures
  • Conduct research on complex accounting issues in order to determine proper treatment, disclosure, and presentation based on client circumstances and applicable accounting standards
  • Produce detailed memos for senior engagement team members and clients regarding team performance, trends in client financial reports, special circumstances within audits, and testing procedure results
  • Engage with client leadership to better understand entity financial policies, gain knowledge of the intricacies of client business, and ensure the timely receipt of audit evidence
  • Examine valuation models utilized by clients in acquisitions to test the validity of assumptions, the accuracy of consolidated
  • Financial statements, and the completeness of disclosures
  • Inspect client controls and procedures surrounding financial reporting and other business processes to gain comfort over design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal control systems

Senior Accountant

160over90 Endeavor Group
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Meeting with account management, production business managers, all production teams and media teams within the agency to manage all aspects of client accounting
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing to the clients
  • Prepare budget reports, accruals, forecasts
  • Third party cost analysis to classify jobs between gross & net as per the agency revenue recognition standard
  • Provide analyses of travel expenses to ensure compliance with client policies
  • Prepare sales tax adjustment worksheets
  • Receive the billing from shared services and deliver it to the clients
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of client accounting
  • Supply all appropriate approvals to creative invoices

Budget Coordinator

Deutsch
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Meeting with account management, production business managers, all production teams and media teams within the agency to manage all aspects of client accounting
  • Ensure timely and accurate billing to the clients
  • Prepare budget reports, accruals, forecasts
  • Third party cost analysis to classify jobs between gross & net as per the agency revenue recognition standard
  • Provide analyses of travel expenses to ensure compliance with client policies
  • Prepare sales tax adjustment worksheets
  • Receive the billing from shared services and deliver it to the clients
  • Co-ordinate all aspects of client accounting
  • Supply all appropriate approvals to creative invoices

Tax Intern

Cicero, LoVerde & Pacifico Certified Public Accountants
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Prepare individual and corporate tax returns
  • Bookkeeping
  • Systems utilized QuickBooks, Onvio, and CS TAX

Family Worker

New York City Department of Education
02.2015 - 04.2019
  • Liaison for the Committee of Special Education
  • Compiled and analyzed information to prepare reports
  • Reviewed, verified and certified the compliance of special education cases
  • Developed and maintained appropriate student-based files on an information system
  • Reviewed city guidelines and legal procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Chazanoff School of Business At The College of Staten Island
01.2018

Master of Science - Accounting

Chazanoff School of Business at the College of Staten Island
08.2020

Skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, and Concur
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
  • Fluent in Spanish; Conversational Arabic

Certification

  • *CPA - Certified Public Accountant- Awaiting official licensure, application submitted.

Timeline

Senior Auditor

Cathedral CPA's and Advisors
05.2024 - 03.2025

Audit Senior

Deloitte & Touche LLP
10.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Accountant

160over90 Endeavor Group
06.2021 - 10.2021

Tax Intern

Cicero, LoVerde & Pacifico Certified Public Accountants
02.2021 - 04.2021

Budget Coordinator

Deutsch
04.2019 - 06.2021

Family Worker

New York City Department of Education
02.2015 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Chazanoff School of Business At The College of Staten Island

Master of Science - Accounting

Chazanoff School of Business at the College of Staten Island

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