Savannah Ernst
Tempe,Arizona
Summary
Meticulous Senior Audit Associate equipped with skills in team leadership, audit planning and report preparation. Proven capabilities in public audits and client relations. Accomplished in training and mentoring staff to build strong teams and consistently achieve auditing goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared audit documentation for public and private entities across various business processes, which included evaluation of audit risks, flow of transactions, and substantive procedures.
- Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes.
- Used audit judgement, accounting knowledge, and accounting research to evaluate compliance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
- Developed and executed strategy for large-accelerated audit engagements.
- Collaborated with clients' management teams to collect audit information and recommend strategic business improvements.
- Delegated work to two associates and three interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
- Mentored team members on best practices in large-accelerated audits to help each understand how to prioritize problems and utilize findings to affect necessary changes.
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Performed financial statement tie out related activities, which included delegating to off-shore associates and presenting results to seniors and management
Accounting Teaching Assistant
University Of Kansas
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught Principles of Accounting labs for over eighty undergraduate students
- Proctored exams, graded homework, projects, and exams, and held help-room hours for students
- Met with students one-on-one to discuss their grades and helped develop individualized plans for success
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2019
Skills
- Staff Oversight and Leadership
- Oral Presentations
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Revenue Recognition
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Correspondence Writing
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant, obtained June 2023
- Alteryx
Additional Information
I am passionate about helping others and building an inclusive environment. In June 2023, I was a cabin leader for Muscular Dystrophy Awareness (MDA) summer camp. I oversaw a cabin of six volunteers and three children with Muscular Dystrophy for seven days. I ensured my cabin was on time to all activities, that individualized medication routines were being followed, and that rules and regulations were adhered by. This experience helped further develop skills such as time management, problem-solving, and communication.
Timeline
Audit Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
05.2023 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
09.2021 - 05.2023
Accounting Teaching Assistant
University Of Kansas
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Kansas
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