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Shaheed Oglesby

Shaheed Oglesby

Auditor
Irvington,US

Summary

Detail-oriented governmental auditing professional with 14+ years experience possessing strong work ethic on complex and high-risk audits. Successful in managing multiple projects and audit teams. Well-versed in audits of school boards and municipalities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Audit Manager

Samuel Klein and Company
08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Led team in the audits of Abbott school districts with over $175M general fund budget with strict statutory deadlines and municipalities with budgets over $100M
  • Managed multiple concurrent audits, effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality
  • Interviewed management, explained audit scope and conducted exit interviews of audit findings
  • Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
  • Identified audit risks, analyzed budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring audit practices remained compliant.
  • Gathered and analyzed complex data, evaluated information and identified areas of weakness, and recommended changes to management regarding financial controls and risks
  • Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners
  • Prepared complete audit reports including disclosures and set up meetings to discuss with finance committee
  • Designated as team lead at events to promote services and company branding

Senior Auditor

Samuel Klein and Company
08.2012 - 07.2017
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enabling open communication during the audit process.
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including budget to GAAP conversion, preparation of journal entries, account analysis and ledger reconciliations
  • Performed special projects, such as the reconstruction of accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts
  • Identified control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Prepared documents, reports, and presentations for partner-in-charge.
  • Worked with client and audit staff to ensure documents are timely processed.
  • Demonstrated flexibility working with audit team members to resolve any issues.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Staff Auditor

Samuel Klein and Company
05.2008 - 07.2012
  • Performed audits of libraries with over a $1 million budget
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Reviewed invoices, payment requisitions, advance requests, expense reimbursements, etc. for proper coding and authorization
  • Analyzed contract documents for clarity and conflicts with financial records
  • Prepared working papers, reports and support thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office, Intuit Quickbooks, Edmunds accounting software
  • Highly analytical
  • Regulatory filings and compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Team leadership
  • Budget analysis
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Statutory reporting
  • Account reconciliation expert
  • Internal control management
  • Financial Statement compilation

Timeline

Audit Manager

Samuel Klein and Company
08.2017 - 12.2022

Senior Auditor

Samuel Klein and Company
08.2012 - 07.2017

Staff Auditor

Samuel Klein and Company
05.2008 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Rutgers University

Certification

Candidate for CPA License (Passed AUD, REG, FAR)

BAR Discipline in progress

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