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Shanice Bowen

Kingston

Summary

Dynamic Senior Audit Associate, adept at enhancing audit efficiency through innovative templates and mentoring junior staff. Expert in financial statement analysis and risk assessment, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Recognized for exceptional time management and professional integrity, driving improvements across multiple engagements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Jamaica
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed teams of 2-5 audit associates.
  • Streamlined the audit process by developing customized templates that increased productivity without sacrificing quality.
  • Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
  • Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
  • Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and industry standards, providing expert guidance during audits.
  • Conducted substantive analytical reviews that highlighted unusual trends or fluctuations requiring further investigation.

Audit Associate

KPMG Jamaica
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
  • Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Education

BBA - Accounting And Finance Double Major

University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, JA
11-2019

Skills

  • Internal audits
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Risk assessment
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Professional skepticism
  • Risk analysis
  • Audit planning
  • Financial management
  • Budget analysis
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Certification

  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Jamaica
01.2024 - Current

Audit Associate

KPMG Jamaica
01.2019 - 01.2024

BBA - Accounting And Finance Double Major

University of Technology, Jamaica

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