Mohamed Balde
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Skilled in developing and implementing audit plans and managing risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven expertise in identifying process improvements and executing robust internal controls. Adept at communicating audit findings and providing recommendations to stakeholders and senior management at all levels. Bilingual communicator (English/French) with excellent problem-solving, organizational, relationship-building, and decision-making skills. Technical proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
- Assist in performing financial statement audits while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and accounting standards.
- Conduct reviews of internal controls to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support in drafting audit reports, communicating audit results, and providing recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with team members to discuss audit progress, findings, and potential adjustments to audit plan.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Progressed from audit associate to senior assistant by delivering outstanding performance.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte LLP
10.2022 - Current
- Assist in performing financial statement audits while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and accounting standards.
- Conduct reviews of internal controls to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Support in drafting audit reports, communicating audit results, and providing recommendations to management.
- Collaborate with team members to discuss audit progress, findings, and potential adjustments to audit plan.
- Assessed and enhanced internal controls, streamlined processes, and mitigated risk by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Progressed from audit associate to senior assistant by delivering outstanding performance.
Audit & Assurance Internship
Crowe LLP
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed audit procedures with precision and attention to detail by evaluating financial processes and controls.
- Developed comprehensive and well-structured audit reports.
- Performed audit procedures and tests in accordance with relevant auditing standards and procedures to verify accuracy and reliability of financial information.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, formulated audit plans, and executed audit procedures in alignment with PCAOB/AICPA standards to support achievement of team objectives.
- Highlighted findings and conclusions as well as provided actionable recommendations to management for improvements.
Tax Pro Associate
Tax Preparer Internship
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Ensured 80% of clients received maximum refunds by preparing ~350 individual income tax returns.
- Identified discrepancies and mitigated potential audit risks by evaluating and reviewing accounting requirements.
- Provided expert advice to clients on appropriate filing statuses, credits, and deductions to increase refund potential.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Economics
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Bronx, NY01.2021
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Bronx Community College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Bronx, NY01.2016
Skills
- Audit Planning & Execution
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Audit Report Writing & Presentation
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Quality Assurance Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Compliance Management
- Operational Monitoring
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
Affiliations
- Member of the National Association of Black Accountants, ALPFA Student Club, G.S.A.
- Secretary of Diawbhe USA & Canada Association
Languages
French
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte LLP
10.2022 - Current
Audit & Assurance Internship
Crowe LLP
01.2022 - 06.2022
Tax Pro Associate
Tax Preparer Internship
08.2019 - 04.2020
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Bronx Community College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Economics
Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Auditor Profile
Detail-oriented and analytical professional with efficiency in conducting meticulous financial analysis and compliance evaluations.