Joel Pulickal
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Developed critical audit skills in structured and regulatory-compliant environment. Expertise in analyzing financial data and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Seeking to transition into a new role, leveraging transferable skills in data analysis and regulatory adherence to add value in new professional setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Specialist - While You Work Program
PwC
08.2024 - Current
- Selected for PwC’s prestigious While You Work CPA Acceleration Program, a part-time graduate program combining real-world audit experience with a master’s degree in accounting analytics.
- Support engagement teams by performing audit procedures across various phases, including planning, substantive testing, and completion for public clients in the Consumer and Industrial Products (CIPS) industry
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation
- Execute walkthroughs and tests of controls to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal processes
- Balance full-time coursework with professional responsibilities as part of PwC’s While You Work Program
Accounting & Finance Intern
James River Insurance
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in reconciling daily transactions between systems, prior periods, and provided supporting documentation
- Helped document steps to the company’s data entry process
- Responded to management with accurate and timely reporting, both ad-hoc and ongoing, to facilitate communication of the Company's financial performance
- Utilized Excel for data entry, reconciliation, and financial analysis tasks.
Futures Intermediate Intern
Forvis
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Selected as 1 of 12 participants nationwide for an 8-week professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent based on leadership potential and academic success
- Attended a one-week diversity leadership summit focused on building inclusive workplaces
- Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
- Developed technical knowledge through combination of workplace learning and formal study.
- Collaborated with other interns on a group project to present to Forvis executives
Education
Master of Science - Accounting Analytics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Aura (Audit tool)
- Basic Alteryx proficiency
- Basic SQL proficiency
- Understanding of GAAP and PCAOB standards
- Data entry & reconciliations
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Community Involvement
Lourdes Matha Catholic Church - Youth Group Leader
Apex, NC
06/2019 – Present
● Organize and lead meetings for youth group members, including planning activities and events
● Fostered a sense of community within the youth group by organizing social and service events
● Coordinated with church leaders and volunteers to execute church events, including fundraising initiatives and retreats
Timeline
Audit Specialist - While You Work Program
PwC
08.2024 - Current
Accounting & Finance Intern
James River Insurance
01.2024 - 06.2024
Futures Intermediate Intern
Forvis
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Accounting Analytics
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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