Philipp Regala
Queens,NY
Summary
Thoughtful Senior Audit Associate with over 4 years of experience performing audits for business clients. Proficient with multiple ERP systems (Quickbooks, Multiview), offering strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Crowe LLP
2022.07 - Current
- Managed teams of 2-5 field auditors on complex not for profit entities and retail dealership clients.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- Evaluated internal controls over financial reporting, identifying weaknesses and proposing process improvements to strengthen controls.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and industry standards, including ASC 842, providing expert guidance during audits.
- Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostered positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Streamlined audit processes by developing customized templates that increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
- Performed detailed testing on revenue recognition policies, validating accuracy of reported earnings for clients.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for senior management detailing audit findings, recommendations, and action plans for improvement.
Audit Staff (2nd Year)
Citrin Cooperman LLP
2020.11 - 2022.07
- Reviewed financial statements and ascertaining compliance of accounting procedures
- Assisted in audit planning and testing for M&D clients across North America
- Coordinated with client accounting teams and collecting supporting documents for testing
- Conducted walkthroughs and fraud inquiries for SOC 1 audits of public-traded firm with $900 million in revenue
- Assisted in leading audits of non-profit organizations.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Schweiger Dermatology Ground
2018.06 - 2020.10
- Entering and keeping track of all payments and expenditures including invoices, company reimbursements, and rent payments
- Aiding in month-end bank reconciliations by comparing paid utilities to bank balance
- Paying approximately 100 vendors by scheduling weekly check runs and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all vendor enquirers regarding finance
- Preparing analyses of pending invoice approvals by the manager through the workflow system
- Improving the accounts payable workflow and approval process through the invoice approval system
Intern
Domenic J. Mizio and Associates
2016.06 - 2016.08
- Tasked with filling records and sending/receiving faxes and answering phone calls on attorney's behalf
- Relayed client information to senior lawyers
- Computer data entry on a day-to-day basis.
Education
MS Accounting & Information Systems -
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY05.2020
BA Accounting & Information Systems -
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY06.2018
Skills
- Python
- French
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Power BI
- Internal controls development
Projects
Multiview Approval System: Developed invoice approval process based off of a query based system that allows department and general managers, to approve invoices routed to them via email based on key IDs entered into our accounting software, Multiview Financial
ASC 842 Template: Assisted in developing an excel template to ensure that client's fixed assets were in line with ASC 842
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Crowe LLP
2022.07 - Current
Audit Staff (2nd Year)
Citrin Cooperman LLP
2020.11 - 2022.07
Accounts Payable Specialist
Schweiger Dermatology Ground
2018.06 - 2020.10
Intern
Domenic J. Mizio and Associates
2016.06 - 2016.08
MS Accounting & Information Systems -
CUNY Queens College
BA Accounting & Information Systems -
CUNY Queens College
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