Sara Shah
KPMG Canada
Sudbury,ON
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented staff accountant with proven skills in external auditing and financial reporting. Committed to delivering high-quality audit and contributing effectively to successful audit engagements
Work History
Staff Accountant
1 Year 7 Months- Performed external audit engagements for PSAS, ASPNO clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements
- Planned and executed audit procedures, including risk assessment, substantive testing, and analytical procedures
- Worked directly with clients to obtain audit evidence, resolve outstanding queries, and discuss audit findings
- Identified control deficiencies, audit findings, and financial reporting issues, and communicated them to senior team members and clients
- Prepared audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm methodology and applicable financial reporting framework
- Analyzed significant variances in financial data, investigated causes, and obtained supporting evidence from management
Account Supervisor
1 Year 1 Month- Prepared projected financial statements and corporate tax returns for clients across various industries
- Performed bookkeeping, accounting data entry, and financial record maintenance
- Assisted with the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements for clients
- Provided guidance to junior staffs on audit and accounting procedures
Education
CPA Candidate, Currently Pursuing
Post Graduate - Strategic Management- Accounting Specialization
Bachelor's of Business Studies - Accounting And Finance
Skills
External audit
Account reconciliation
Audit methodology
Financial reporting
Detail orientation
Statement reconciliation
Volunteering experience
Marathon Marshal, Sudbury Rocks Marathon May 2025 – May 2025
Information Ambassador, City of Toronto Sep 2024 – Nov 2024
Volunteering experience
Marathon Marshal, Sudbury Rocks Marathon May 2025 – May 2025
Information Ambassador, City of Toronto Sep 2024 – Nov 2024
Timeline
Staff Accountant
KPMG Canada
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Account Supervisor
P. &. B Associates
02.2022 - 03.2023Read More
CPA Ontario
CPA Candidate, Currently Pursuing
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Centennial College
Post Graduate from Strategic Management- Accounting Specialization
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Tribhuvan University
Bachelor's of Business Studies from Accounting And Finance
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