Qirat Sandhu
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Audit Associate with 3 years of experience conducting audit planning activities and reviewing and compiling financial data. Skilled in evaluating internal and operational control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards. Self-motivated professional comfortable taking initiative to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions. Dedicated to delivering accurate and reliable financial information to support informed decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit NEFS Associate
KPMG US LLP.
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed design and effectiveness of controls pertaining to Financial Reporting, Cash, Allowance for Credit Losses, Equity and Borrowings.
- Aided in the execution of financial statement audits by assisting with planning activities, conducting walkthroughs and risk assessments, as well as documenting findings in adherence to auditing standards.
- Led interim review audits of client's 10Q to assess the accuracy of financial statements, earnings release, and footnotes.
- Provided mentorship and shared industry expertise with junior colleagues, resulting in improved audit success rates.
- Contributed to a successful PCAOB inspection where the team passed without comments.
- Optimized efficiency and utilization of audit by effectively managing task allocation for the offshore team.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
- Analyzed client financial statements to identify significant changes and risks.
Winter Audit NYFS Intern
KPMG US LLP.
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Executed design and implementation procedures to test client controls for accuracy and completeness in the areas of cash, allowance for credit losses, goodwill, and tax.
- Assist audit team in agreeing and tying out 10k footnote disclosures to assess the reliability of assertions presented
- Enhanced audit efficiency by effectively completing roll forward and reconciliation of interim work papers to current year.
- Generated Analytics Reports of client financial statements to develop an understanding of significant changes and risks.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Winter/ Summer Intern
KSW Mechanical LLC.
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Performed reconciliations of source systems including FoxPro and Timberline.
- Maintained accurate records of company transactions through thorough scanning and organization of documents, audit reports, and sub/vendor job files spanning from 2007 to 2019.
- Provided assistance to accountants in maintaining accurate financial records through timely updates of monthly transfer and reconciliation reports.
- Ensured efficient organization of office documents by managing filing of invoices, bank deposits, and checks for subs and vendors.
Education
Master of Science, Information Systems -
Baruch College/ CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY06.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accountancy -
Baruch College/ CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY12.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Client Engagement
- Substantive testing
- Financial Statement Auditing
- Control testing
- Risk Assessment
- Multitasking
- Audit Planning
Leadership Experience
- Baruch College CUNY, New York, NY, Muslim Business Association Club, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary (2017 - 2019)
- Accounting Society - Baruch College, New York, NY, Member (2020)
- Masjid Bilal Islamic Center, Bellerose, NY, Teacher Volunteer (2019 - Present)
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Audit NEFS Associate
KPMG US LLP.
07.2022 - Current
Winter Audit NYFS Intern
KPMG US LLP.
01.2021 - 03.2021
Winter/ Summer Intern
KSW Mechanical LLC.
12.2016 - 08.2020
Master of Science, Information Systems -
Baruch College/ CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accountancy -
Baruch College/ CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
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