Sana Akhtar
Watervliet,NY
Summary
Associate Auditor with experience in financial analysis, risk management and consulting. Looking to tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills in the auditing industry. Accomplished at performing compliance audits for small to large business clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Auditor II
The Research Foundation for SUNY
Albany, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Perform projects without the direct supervision of the Senior Associate Auditor
- Help direct, manage and review the work performed by entry level internal audit personnel
- Perform responsibilities of an Internal Audit Associate I (see below for details)
Associate Auditor I
The Research Foundation for SUNY
Albany, NY
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Conduct continuous audits in the areas of campuses, grants, ERM, financial reporting, HR etc.
- Assist with the development of the risk based audit plan that is presented and approved by the audit committee
- Prepare scope memos that document the timing, scope, objectives, and staffing of the audit
- Responsible for performing assessments in accordance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Perform relevant testing that includes interviews, surveys, reviewing material, and assessing assets
- Identify all exceptions, problems and risk areas discovered throughout the audit engagement process
- Effectively communicate with the campus/department, external auditors and other stakeholders involved in the audit
- Formulate draft and final reports that contain objectives, findings, recommendations and management responses
Staff Accountant
Capitol Hill Management Services
Albany, NY
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Assist controller with day-to-day, monthly & year-end operations of clients
- Perform processing & recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately, in accordance with finance policies & procedures of clients
- Manage processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivables, and work closely with account executives and clients to ensure proper reconciliation
- Process bank deposits remotely
- Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
- Assist in preparation of financial reports such as financials statements, budget performance and interim grant financial reporting for clients
Interviewer
The Siena College Research Institute
Loudonville, NY
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Interview New York State residents and conduct surveys in various topics, such as academics and politics
- This experience allows interviewers to gain experience in political science, computing, communications, sociology and psychology in a professional setting
- Results on SCRI surveys have been published in major regional and national newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal and New York Times
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Siena College
05.2020
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
Siena College
05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Siena College
05.2019
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Recordkeeping experience
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Reviewing financial statements
- Root Cause Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Report Writing
- Internal Auditing
Accomplishments
- The National Society of Leadership & Success
- Leadership Training Certification
- Beta Alpha Psi
Certification
- CPA Candidate
Timeline
Associate Auditor II
The Research Foundation for SUNY
07.2023 - Current
Associate Auditor I
The Research Foundation for SUNY
05.2021 - 07.2023
Staff Accountant
Capitol Hill Management Services
06.2020 - 05.2021
Interviewer
The Siena College Research Institute
06.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Accounting
Siena College
Advanced Graduate Certificate - Data Analytics
Siena College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Siena College
- CPA Candidate
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