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Kandi Wilson

Houston,TX

Summary

Seasoned business professional proficient in risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Houston, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Safeguard clients assets with diligent risk assessments and recommending appropriate internal controls
  • Support audit preparation through research, analysis and presentation development
  • Manage multiple simultaneous audit projects, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards
  • Develop corrective action plans to improve overall quality Of clients business processes and controls
  • Initiate comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations
  • Cooperate with managers and partners to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning
  • Improve team collaboration by fostering open communication and effectively delegating tasks to team members
  • Collaborate closely with other departments such as tax and advisory to ensure seamless service delivery across multiple engagements for shared clients
  • Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Train new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Senior Acquisitions Manager

National Home Buyers
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services
  • Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods
  • Negotiated favorable terms for contracts, leading to cost savings and improved business relationships
  • Oversaw legal compliance during acquisition processes by closely collaborating with internal legal teams.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting Analytics

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
08.2024

Bachelors of business administration - Accounting

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12-2022

Skills

  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Risk assessment proficiency
  • Validation Protocols
  • MS Office
  • Data Analysis
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Data Evaluation
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Policies and procedures implementation

Languages

  • English, Native or Bilingual
  • Twi, Native or Bilingual
  • Ga, Native or Bilingual
  • Krobo, Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assurance Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
06.2023 - Current

Senior Acquisitions Manager

National Home Buyers
01.2020 - 04.2023

Master of Science - Accounting Analytics

Northeastern University

Bachelors of business administration - Accounting

University of Memphis

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