Shaya Zarkub
San Jose
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented accounting professional offering a commitment to quality. Adds value through maintaining strong work ethic and being a team player.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG, LLP
Santa Clara, California
05.2025 - Current
- Served as in-charge senior associate for the audit of a $13B technology company by overseeing and mentoring five staff members, managing an offshore team, coordinating with component auditors and reporting progress to senior team members
- Led audit of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting for multiple companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Tested design and effectiveness of internal controls and conducted walkthroughs over complex business processes and systems, including Oracle and SAP, to identify potential risks
- Conducted and reviewed substantive testing in key areas such as inventory, cost of goods sold, revenue, fixed assets, and journal entries to support audit conclusions
- Utilized numerous technology tools to support the audit and automate processes to drive efficiency in our procedures, including Alteryx and PowerBI
- Leveraged technical accounting guidance to solve complex testing approach questions and perform risk assessment procedures
Audit Associate
KPMG, LLP
Santa Clara, CA
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Executed audit testing and documented substantive procedures and SOX controls to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Cultivated strong relationships with multiple client contacts, enhancing collaboration and support
- Mentored incoming interns and staff members, facilitating their transition and integration into the team
Student Accounts
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Guided 10+ students daily in navigating fiscal accounts to ensure understanding and compliance
- Resolved inquiries regarding concerns over student accounts to facilitate timely issue resolution
- Fostered team collaboration to improve project outcomes and streamline processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2022
Skills
- Technical Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Alteryx
- Power BI
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
- Client relations
- Leadership and Communication
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG, LLP
05.2025 - Current
Audit Associate
KPMG, LLP
09.2022 - 04.2025
Student Accounts
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University