Kristine Zirina
San Jose,California
Summary
Knowledgeable Senior Assurance Associate with solid background in risk assessment and process improvement. Skilled in executing audit procedures and identifying key areas for improvement. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Assurance Associate
Ernst & Young (EY)
09.2021 - 12.2025
- Led engagement teams of 2–4 staff in planning and executing PCAOB and private audits.
- Performed detailed reviews of workpapers and deliverables.
- Lead senior on Real Estate fund client undergoing successful PCAOB inspection (April 2025).
- Conducted first-year audits for Life Science clients.
- Expertise in ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) and ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition).
- Led and assisted in audits for Biotech, Life Science, and Real Estate clients.
- Strong client communication and relationship management.
- SOX 404 experience: tested design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Led walkthroughs and identified control deficiencies.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored staff, interns, and offshore teams.
- Led audit planning and execution for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented risk assessment methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.
- Executed detailed testing of internal controls, providing insights on areas for improvement.
- Assisted clients in implementing internal controls, resulting in more accurate and reliable financial reporting processes.
Graduate Research Assistant
DePaul University – School of Accountancy & MIS
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted accounting faculty with research, course preparation, and data analysis.
Budget Assistant
DePaul University – College of Education
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Updated quarterly financial reports and reconciled departmental transactions.
- Supported budget allocations and data entry tasks.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
MOO Print Limited
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed AR function and multicurrency billing (700–800 invoices monthly).
- Collaborated with a VBA developer to enhance billing tools.
- Recovered ~90% of receivables aged over 90 days.
- Improved customer onboarding efficiency.
- Reconciled Amex, Digital River, and PayPal accounts.
- Supported month-end close and GL variance analysis.
- Assisted AP functions and financial analysis projects.
- Contributed to migration from QuickBooks to NetSuite.
Education
MSA -
DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
01.2021
BSc - Business Management
University of Roehampton
01.2018
Skills
- Audit & Assurance, SOX 404, ASC 842, ASC 606, Financial Reporting, Leadership
- Process Improvement, AR Management, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Multicurrency Billing
- Research and analysis
- Financial statement analysis
Certification
- Pursuing CPA
- UK VAT and International Trade (2018)
- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination (2020)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Professional Working
Latvian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Assurance Associate
Ernst & Young (EY)
09.2021 - 12.2025
Graduate Research Assistant
DePaul University – School of Accountancy & MIS
09.2020 - 06.2021
Budget Assistant
DePaul University – College of Education
11.2019 - 09.2020
Accounts Receivable Specialist
MOO Print Limited
09.2016 - 07.2019
BSc - Business Management
University of Roehampton
MSA -
DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business