Khalise Collymore, ACCA, CA
St. Peter
Summary
Results-oriented audit professional with over 7 years of accounting experience, skilled in leading audits, identifying discrepancies, assessing risk, and strengthening internal controls. Recognized for attention to detail, effective communication, and a collaborative approach, with a strong track record of recommending process improvements that enhance quality, accuracy, and efficiency while supporting organizational and financial objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Barbados
07.2024 - Current
- Led audit engagements for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.
- Mentored junior auditors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance on client projects.
- Developed comprehensive audit plans, tailoring strategies to address specific client needs and risk factors.
- Evaluated financial statements for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions to clients.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Led training sessions on various topics related to internal auditing, enhancing the skills and knowledge of fellow team members.
Experienced Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Barbados
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify discrepancies, driving improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided exceptional client service by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns effectively.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
Audit & Assurance Associate III
Deloitte & Touche
Barbados
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Portfolio industries include financial services (banking and lending institutions), reinsurance, manufacturing, consumer goods, mining & non-profit.
- Performed numerous audit procedures individually and as apart of a team from planning to conclusion to validate financial statements and underlying report data.
- Interacted with clients to request information and relay to audit team.
- Led several meetings between clients and audit team.
- Acted at a senior level on small financial audit engagements, inclusive of providing onboarding training for new staff to engagements.
- Performed on audit engagement teams with individuals across several territories and regions with different cultural backgrounds.
- Planned and executed audits in accordance with accepted standard operating procedures - IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, Canadian ASPE and US GAAP.
- Performed data analytics to assess unusual movements and or consistent trends within account balances and data, solvency and liquidity of entities, impairment of entity assets, credit risks of investments, profitability margins and other analytics to provide insight on account balances and the entity.
- Created and performed internal control testing based on client's internal risks and procedures and evaluated their design and implementation and operating effectiveness.
- Performed detailed substantive procedures to verify supporting documentation for transactions and to identify potential misstatements within account balances as well as cashflow statement and note disclosure testing.
- Applied knowledge acquired to formulate reasonable judgments and conclusion to deliver information and timely outputs.
- Coordinated and assisted with assembly and distribution of engagement letters, draft and final audit reports, letters to those charged with governance as well as other communication documents.
Accounting Assistant Intern
Savings Plus Supermarket
Barbados
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Executed day-to-day accounting and clerical functions of financial operations as directed by the Senior Accountant.
- Processed company receipts, sales invoices and payments from customers and suppliers.
- Verified and processed invoices from vendors and contacted suppliers regarding billing errors.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
- Compile and sort sales invoices and cheques for input into computer systems.
- Utilize computer systems - QuickBooks, to input company receipts and vouchers, sales invoices, cheques, and other records.
- Filed invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Scotiabank’s 2015 World of Work Programme Intern
Bank of Nova Scotia Caribbean South Card Centre (CSCC)
Barbados
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Prepared information kits for respective card portfolios of the Bank.
- Filing and packaging cards for shipment to customers over the Caribbean.
Education
ACCA Certification -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
The University of The West Indies CaveHill Campus (UWI)
Barbados05-2018
Business Studies Associate Degree - Business Studies
The St. Michael School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Caribbean Examination Council General Proficiency
The Alexandra School
Skills
- Analytical thinker and quick learner
- Detail-oriented and results-focused
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools
- Knowledge of IFRS/IAS standards and external auditing
- Effective communicator and capable leader
Affiliations
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Barbados (ICAB) (2018 – Present)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Social Club Committee Member (2024)
Timeline
Audit Senior
PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2024 - Current
Experienced Audit Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
08.2022 - 06.2024
Audit & Assurance Associate III
Deloitte & Touche
08.2018 - 07.2022
Accounting Assistant Intern
Savings Plus Supermarket
05.2017 - 09.2017
Scotiabank’s 2015 World of Work Programme Intern
Bank of Nova Scotia Caribbean South Card Centre (CSCC)
08.2015 - 09.2015
Business Studies Associate Degree - Business Studies
The St. Michael School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Caribbean Examination Council General Proficiency
The Alexandra School
ACCA Certification -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
The University of The West Indies CaveHill Campus (UWI)