JOLICIA CHIN-HARDWICK
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented audit senior associate with a proven track record of successfully completing comprehensive audits to verify the accuracy and reliability of company information. Possesses relevant work experience to approach data assessment in a methodical and organized manner, ensuring quality control and assurance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit and Assurance Senior Associate
Deloitte
07.2023 - Current
- Audits financial statements, quarterly financial information, and clients' annual reports in the Life Sciences, Healthcare and Financial Services industries.
- Assists with pre-audit planning to assess the risk of material misstatement of financial accounts to design effective audit procedures.
- Tests internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Reviews clients' trial balance, monthly reconciliation accounts, manual journal entries, and estimates.
- Assists with the review of Technical Accounting Matters.
- Performs audits under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
- Assists with the allocation of resources, and progress tracking to ensure project milestones are met on time.
Administrative Coordinator
Civic Leadership Foundation
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic goals and organization-wide
efforts for a Non for Profit. - Prepares budgets and other financial documents for grant applications and reporting.
- Assists with the planning, coordinating, and implementation of special events such as the Annual Fundraisers.
- Processes reports of staff and office expenses.
- Oversees the data management systems to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and maintaining organized records.
Freelance Consultant
JC Consulting
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Provides financial guidance and literacy to small businesses and startups to make informed business decisions, navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Assists with the preparation of budgets for financial reporting.
- Provides tax preparation services for individuals.
- Assists in strategizing and implementing marketing initiatives.
Junior Accountant and Auditor
The Practice
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Assists with the preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Posts and processes journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Updates accounts receivable, issues invoices, updates accounts payable and performs
reconciliations. - Assists in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
- Assists with the planning of the audit, fieldwork for internal control evaluation, audit tests, confirmations with clients, and report preparation primarily in the Consumer, Life Sciences and Healthcare industries.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Edwardsville05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of The West Indies (UWI)
Kingston05.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Data and Quantitative Analytics
- Risk Assessment Analysis
- Project Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Technical Accounting
- Business and Company Law understanding
- General Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standard understanding
Certification
- Internal Auditing Education Partnership Certification
- CPA Candidate (Exam requirements completed, pending licensure)
Timeline
Audit and Assurance Senior Associate
Deloitte
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Civic Leadership Foundation
07.2021 - 06.2023
Freelance Consultant
JC Consulting
01.2018 - 06.2021
Junior Accountant and Auditor
The Practice
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Internal Auditing Education Partnership Certification
- CPA Candidate (Exam requirements completed, pending licensure)
Master of Science - Accounting
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The University of The West Indies (UWI)
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