Kayla Brown
Supervisory Auditor
Stephenson
Summary
Experienced auditing professional prepared for supervisory responsibilities. Proven ability to lead teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver results. Strong skills in financial analysis, compliance, risk assessment, and internal controls. Known for fostering collaboration, reliability, and achieving high standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor Supervisor Senior
Sikich
01.2022 - Current
- Managed successful completion of complex audits within tight deadlines, maintaining high-quality results.
- Evaluated financial statements for accuracy and compliance, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Implemented data analytics techniques to enhance the depth of analysis performed during audits, leading to more meaningful findings and recommendations.
- Performed thorough risk assessments to identify areas of focus during each audit engagement, prioritizing resources effectively.
- Provided valuable insights and recommendations to clients, leading to significant process improvements.
- Achieved consistent high-performance ratings on annual performance evaluations by demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and commitment towards delivering superior quality work.
- Worked closely with clients'' internal audit teams to ensure a seamless transition from internal control reviews to external examinations.
- Identified potential risks and improved internal controls for better financial management.
- Contributed to the ongoing development and refinement of the firm''s audit methodologies, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Effectively communicated audit findings with various stakeholders, presenting clear and concise reports tailored to different audiences.
- Mentored junior auditors, contributing to their professional growth and development in the field.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting principles, ensuring accurate application throughout all audits conducted.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop more effective audit strategies and procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication during the audit process.
- Conducted comprehensive external audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Coordinated efforts among multiple departments within client organizations for efficient execution of large-scale audits.
- Verified accuracy, compliance and completeness of team auditing work.
- Created and delivered training for junior auditors on correct procedures.
- Allocated auditing work to junior and staff auditors to cover demand.
- Developed presentations of audit findings for company leadership.
- Prioritized projects based on periodic schedules and immediate need.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Senior External Auditor
Ernst and Young
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Collaborated with assurance team members to set goals and responsibilities
- Contributed ideas/opinions to the assurance teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
- Maintained a strong client focus, being responsive to client's requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
- Conducted risk assessments, client interviews, and audit walkthroughs, increasing understanding of accounting areas
- Worked closely with team and client, identifying and resolving potential issues
- Developed testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls
- Analyzed and tested internal controls, client manual, client SOPs, policies and standard operating procedures in accordance with the requirements of applicable financial reporting laws
- Reviewed and performed substantive procedures surrounding balance sheet accounts (i.e. Accounts receivables, Accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, notes payables)
- Performed analytical procedures and testing around variance balance sheet and income statement accounts (i.e. revenue and expenses accounts)
- Documented the results of the evaluations
- Develop recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting these ideas to senior management
- Reviewed the preparation of the complete set of financial statements ensuring compliant with applicable financial reporting framework
- Led fieldwork, managing performance and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
- Wrote, in Microsoft Word, accounting findings, recommendations, and other data of the draft and final reports for client in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework
- Developed PowerPoint briefings to compile and present accounting findings, recommend controls, and business practice improvements. Presented to both client and senior management
- Conducted meetings with client to discuss walkthrough expectations and processes
- Supervised five to ten staff auditors daily and provide continuous training in auditing procedures
Assurance Associate – Audit/Risk Advisory
Dixon Hughes Goodman
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Established working knowledge of the client’s accounting procedures and processes
- Reviewed the client’s accounting systems of internal controls
- Designed and performed testing of client’s internal controls
- Identified any accounting or audit issues and performed the necessary research to resolve such issues
- Reviewed and performed substantive procedures surrounding balance sheet accounts (i.e. Accounts receivables, Accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, notes payables)
- Performed analytical procedures and testing around variance balance sheet and income statement accounts (i.e. revenue and expenses accounts).
- Prepared all financial statements and work papers (to include schedules, analyses, and memos) including audits with OMB Circular A-133
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia05-2010
Skills
- External Auditing
- GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS
- Audit planning
- Data analytics
- Internal controls
- Audit documentation
- Financial statement review
- Annual audit plans
- Client relationship management
- Root-cause analysis
- Developing internal controls
- Risk management
- Report preparation
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Audit management
- Regulatory compliance
- FASB standards
- Audit facilitation
- Analyzing financial statements
- Internal control policies
- Teamwork
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entries
- General Accounting
- Strong Leadership
- Strong Analytical skills
- Strong Organizational skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Detailed-oriented
- Team-oriented
- Time Management
- Compliance
- Problem solving
- Audit planning and execution
- Expert Proficiency - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook)
Leadership And Activities
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- NABA
Timeline
Auditor Supervisor Senior
Sikich
01.2022 - Current
Senior External Auditor
Ernst and Young
08.2016 - 02.2020
Assurance Associate – Audit/Risk Advisory
Dixon Hughes Goodman
07.2015 - 07.2016
Master of Science - Accounting
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Virginia State University
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