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Tishon Harry

Loganville,Georgia

Summary

Seasoned Auditor and Professional with proven expertise in accounting and business financial administration. Organizes and maintains financial records and examines financial statements for compliance with laws and regulations. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate

SS&C Technology Inc
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitoring and managing various Fund operations
  • Perform the allocations and posting of distribution transactions to produce notices for investors, as well as cash, ROC, capital calls, sales, realize/unrealize gains and losses transactions
  • Execution of various Fund transactions and reports that resulted from fund liquidations, new investors implementation & Portfolio companies, Managements Fees, debt to equity swaps, and investment valuations reflected on the SOI
  • Hold weekly calls to discuss deliverables and manage client expectations
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations and quarterly waterfall calculations to support quarterly reporting
  • Prepare quarterly NAVs for various Funds
  • (Private Equity, Fund of Funds, & Hybrid structures)
  • Preparation and review of quarterly and yearly financials in accordance with US GAAP Guidelines
  • Work with auditors to execute annual financial audits by providing various reports and necessary details
  • Reviewed legal documents pertaining to new investments for accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintained proper documentation of all funds' accounting activities.

Experience Senior 2 in LA Financial Services Group

CohnReznick LLP
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Worked of Various engagements in the FSG practice (REIT’s, Broker Dealers, Fund to Fund & Master Fund audits)
  • Conducted Pre-engagement planning, and execution of various audit procedures
  • Managed Staff Associates and Interns, providing regular performance coaching and feedback
  • Developed a detailed engagement work plan for various audits, illustrating budgets and Schedules
  • Reviewed and prepared Financial Statements, Footnotes and work papers based on audit procedure results
  • Conducted Process Walk-through (Inspecting the initiation of transactions to the recording in the General Ledger) to gain an understanding of process over areas of the audit
  • Tested the operating efficiency and design of Process Level Controls (PLCs) & Entity Level Controls (ELCs) implemented by client’s management
  • Identified and communicated Auditing issues or occurrences relevant to the progress of the audit to managers and partners
  • Through effectively analyzing client transactions
  • Performed testing of high risk and technical areas throughout areas of an audit, including commissions, Loan Receivable, Investments, Revenue, debt, equity and related parties

Senior Audit Associate in New York Financial Services

KPMG LLP
New York, NY
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Conducted Process Walk-through (Inspecting the initiation of transactions to the recording in the General Ledger) to gain an understanding of process over areas of the audit
  • Tested the operating efficiency and design of Process Level Controls (PLCs) & Entity Level Controls (ELCs) implemented by client’s management
  • Managed time spent by 1st & 2nd Year Associates completing tasks, to effectively manage management's budget and reduce the number of possible variances
  • Identified and communicated Auditing issues or occurrences relevant to the progress of the audit to managers and partners
  • Performed testing of high risk and technical areas throughout areas of an audit, including premiums, loss reserves, claims, debt, equity and related parties
  • Supervised Audit Associates and interns on engagements from work delegated and performed reviews and provided feedback when needed
  • Reviewed and analyzed the reporting, presentation, and disclosures of the financial statements and other SEC filings of public entities (i.e., Form 10-K’s, 10-Q’s) to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC regulation
  • Reviewed financial information necessary to issue comfort and consent letters in connection with SEC registrant shelf offerings
  • Aid in the planning, design, and implementation of accounting methodology over significant accounts, assertions, and disclosures
  • Researched technical accounting issues, accounted for, and audited certain U.S
  • GAAP standards in-depth: Including
  • ASC 850 – Related Parties – Led the audit of Related Parties based on the relevant accounting standard definition of Related Party Relationships & Transactions
  • ASC 505 – Equity: Researched the subtopics of equity to obtain guidance during the audit of various accounts and balances

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLP, Financial Services Assurance
New York, NY
09.2017 - 06.2019

● Performed substantive audit procedures (ensured accuracy, completeness and existence of account balances and proper presentation of financial reports)

● Assisted management with client work in multiple process areas of the audit.

● Designed Substantive Analytical Procedures (SAPs) on various balance sheet and income statement accounts in order to assess potential audit risk/Risk of misstatements due to error or fraud.

● Reviewed US GAAP financial statements, including footnote disclosures and audit opinions.

● Evaluated financial statements and understood the business environment of the client via quarterly & annual reports.

● Delegated task and coached 1st year associates as a 2nd year associate to complete task efficiently

Staff Accountant

STAGG Construction
Bronx, NY
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Company Overview: Construction department for the management, development, and construction company
  • Performed reconciliation of all payable/receivable accounts by auditing all financial records according to internal company guidelines as well as federal and state guidelines
  • Performed three-way match for invoices (from PO systems) in accounts payable for three locations
  • Worked closely with location managers to ensure invoices are approved and processed in a timely manner
  • Created Journal entries for mortgage payments, account transfers and construction loans
  • Managed, recorded, and paid invoices via printing of checks in Yardi Voyager system
  • Updated balances from construction contracts when renegotiated or payments were made
  • Processed weekly payroll for 40 employees (Plumbers, Contractors, and Laborers)
  • Construction department for the management, development, and construction company

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Monroe College: King Graduate School of Business
Bronx, NY
04.2017

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Monroe College
St. Lucia W.I.
04.2013

Skills

  • Accounting Principles
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency
  • Microsoft Visio proficiency
  • Timeline estimates
  • Team Supervision
  • Team Leadership
  • Bookkeeping
  • Internal Controls
  • Process evaluations
  • GAAP proficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Regulatory filings
  • Audit Planning
  • Controls Tests
  • Audit management

Affiliations

  • National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Certification

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA); in progress: expected September 2025 (REG Sept 10th ,2024)

Timeline

Senior Associate

SS&C Technology Inc
01.2022 - Current

Experience Senior 2 in LA Financial Services Group

CohnReznick LLP
10.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Audit Associate in New York Financial Services

KPMG LLP
09.2017 - 10.2020

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLP, Financial Services Assurance
09.2017 - 06.2019

Staff Accountant

STAGG Construction
01.2015 - 09.2017

Master of Science - Accounting

Monroe College: King Graduate School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

Monroe College
Tishon Harry