Zayed Alatome

Senior External Auditor

Doha

Summary

Senior External Auditor with 4+ years of experience in the accounting and auditing field. Proven ability to provide high-quality audit services to a variety of clients. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Auditor

Mazars

Doha

06.2022 - Current

Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Auditor

KPMG

Amman

09.2019 - 06.2022

Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

University of Jordan , Amman

09.2015 - 08.2019

Continuing education in PPE deprecation expenses SAP module I have a certificate of completion from KPMG.
Continuing education in Microsoft Excel essentials I have a certificate of completion from KPMG.
Continuing education in IFRS 16 (Leases) I have a certificate of completion from KPMG.
Continuing education in IFRS 3 (Business Combinations) I have a certificate of completion from KPMG.

Skills

Auditing

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Timeline

Senior Auditor - Mazars

06.2022 - Current

Auditor - KPMG