Medie Luzemba

• Performed substantive audit testing and reviewed financial statements and disclosures for U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Supported 10+ external audits for multinational public and private companies, assuming additional responsibilities to enhance audit quality.
• Guided client walkthroughs with accounting managers to review business processes, test internal controls, and address audit findings.
• Analyzed large financial datasets in Excel and EY Helix, identifying exceptions to substantiate audit conclusions and streamline issue resolution.
• Worked with engagement teams on audit planning, risk assessments, and audit strategies while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Updated audit workpapers to reduce testing time and improve documentation efficiency.
• Trained new staff on audit methodology, documentation standards, and firm technology.
• Troubleshot technical issues in EY Helix and client reporting software, documenting findings and escalating to IT or client teams to minimize resolution delays.

• Recorded and maintained general ledger entries, facilitating timely month-end close activities.
• Processed 500+ bank deposits weekly with high accuracy and completeness.
• Prepared customer invoices and monitored outstanding balances, streamlining collections and account maintenance.
• Executed year-end accounting tasks, ensuring accurate customer refund reconciliations.

• Processed accounts receivable for 100+ customer accounts, applying payments, handling billbacks, and completing A/R aging reconciliations.
• Improved payment accuracy across customer accounts by researching and resolving unapplied and misapplied cash.
• Supported reconciliation of revenue-related accounting entries through cash application and month-end close tasks.
• Completed SOX testing for accounts receivable cycle.
• Enhanced collections results by collaborating with customers to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Reviewed and coded 100+ vendor and independent contractor invoices each month.

Facilitated external auditor's walkthroughs by compiling and providing requested documentation for the audit.

• Supported billing and financial reporting for 10+ government-funded contracts above 1 million.
• Prepared and submitted 10+ monthly invoices to government agencies, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and timely payments.
• Reviewed grant agreement terms and tracked spending against budget, ensuring compliance with allowable costs.
• Reconciled grant spending with the general ledger each quarter and verified financial activity for accuracy.
• Collaborated with program managers and government agencies to address billing compliance issues and clarify contract terms.
• Processed payments for 10+ independent contractors and reviewed purchasing transactions.
• Prepared journal entries and assisted with year-end closing.
• Supervised and reviewed the work of 20+ employees supporting education programs.

• Assisted with bank reconciliations, cash audits, and processing employee reimbursements to ensure accurate financial records.
• Reviewed employee timesheets for payroll compliance and maintained accurate accounting records for independent contractors.
• Conducted research and filed unclaimed property claims to recover assets for the company.