Selamawit Yehuala
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Proven audit and accounting professional with a track record of enhancing financial accuracy and operational efficiency at KPMG US. Leveraged critical problem-solving and report writing skills to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements, achieving significant compliance advancements. Recognized for exceptional continuing education efforts and a confident approach to payroll auditing and non-compliance assessment.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employed
Self Employed
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
04.2023 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG US
United States
01.2022 - 04.2023
- - Appraised management on financial matters with reports.
- - Performed risk assessments to identify areas of potential concern or weakness within organization's operations.
- - Ensured adherence to professional standards by maintaining independence throughout each engagement.
- - Completed audits on balance sheet, equity and income statement accounts.
- - Reviewed work papers focused on complex topics to understand team tasks.
- - Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments through continuing education efforts.
- - Formulated time budgets and followed outline closely for audits.
- - Promoted state and federal compliance by revamping procedures and processes.
Accountant
Robert Half
United States
09.2021 - 12.2021
- - Reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of cash accounts.
- - Reviewed and reconciled accounts for accuracy.
- - Negotiated terms with suppliers to improve cost-efficiency.
- - Forecasted market needs and requirements using historical data and trends.
- - Streamlined accounting processes to simplify invoice and payroll entry.
Graduate Assistant
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
08.2020 - 04.2021
- - Maintaining records on student progress/grades and answering student questions
- - Reviewed and graded examinations, papers and assignments.
- - Maintained detailed student and class records.
- - Offered administrative support to advance professional and academic development.
Customer Relationship officer
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2018 - 06.2019
- - Supervised tellers and authorized daily transaction
- - Provided teller duties such as cash handling of deposit and withdrawals for customers
- - Established and maintained relationships with customers and facilitate for problems they encountered
- - Responsible for activities regarding sales, customer acquisition, relationship and maximizing revenue
- - Promoted bank products and services to existing and prospective clients to meet individual and branch sales goal
- - Received award for most sales volume among employees
- - Conferred with customers by telephone or in-person to provide information about products or services.
- - Solicited sales of new or additional services or products.
Customer Service Officer
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
10.2008 - 06.2018
- - Maintained financial security by following internal controls
- - Managed all payroll transactions and make sure processed accurately and timely manner
- - Performed monthly review of accounts receivable, contractual allowances and bad debt to determine allowance for reserves and write-off amounts
- - Reviewed all general ledger recording, reconciled, and corrected for proper financial statement presentation, integrity, and continuity
- - Evaluated internal control systems to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
- - Analyzed financial statements, reports, and other documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- - Matched expenses with budget targets through tracking and trend monitoring.
- - Developed audit programs and procedures to streamline audit processes.
- - Developed audit plans based on risk assessment approach, prioritizing areas with higher perceived risks.
Education
Master of Science - MS - Accounting
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Accounting
AMBO UNIVERSITY
01.2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators
- Data Analytics
Languages
English
Amharic
Timeline
Self-employed
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG US
01.2022 - 04.2023
Accountant
Robert Half
09.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Assistant
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
08.2020 - 04.2021
Customer Relationship officer
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
06.2018 - 06.2019
Customer Service Officer
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
10.2008 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Accounting
AMBO UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - MS - Accounting
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Address
13304 Brackley Rd
Silver spring, MD
20904