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Fernandez Chacko

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Accomplished Senior Audit Associate at KPMG Global Services, adept in client management and analytical skills, led a team to a 10% growth in audit work through innovative process improvements and high-quality delivery. Excelled in building long-term client relationships and spearheading the Clara software project, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and leadership. Looking for opportunities in the financial service sector.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Global Services
07.2014 - 12.2021
  • Led audit service team for dedicated Engagement team and completed the assigned work efficiently.
  • Achieved 10 Percent growth in audit work in a year by cultivating audit work from the engagement team.
  • Improved quality of audit work delivered consistently and achieved 98 percent quality.
  • Led Clara software implementation project with more than 1500 hours, managed the project team and ensured on-time and on-budget completion.
  • Ensured that the team planned, organized, and completed the work efficiently. Performed reviews on audit work papers to ensure quality and timely delivery of work with efficiency.
  • Identified audit process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness and improve team productivity, resulting in significant reduction in process hours.
  • Communicate with diverse engagement teams, build rapport and long-term relationships, and achieve excellent client satisfaction.
  • Build, manage, and develop a audit team team comprised of 8 personnel, provide coaching and mentorship, conduct performance evaluations, and establish inclusive work cultures.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions, streamlining the audit process.
  • Performed financial statement analysis and reported the discrepancies to the engagement team.
  • Understood the internal control set by the organization, performed the control testing, and reported discrepancies.
  • Adopted a data and technology-enabled approach in the execution of work; worked with a continuous improvement mindset to bring new ideas to improve audit delivery processes.
  • Facilitated audit conceptual training and participated in the firm's strategic initiatives and corporate social responsibility programs.

Education

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Financial Planning Services

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2024

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
04.2023

MBA - Business Administration

Mahatma Gandhi University
India, Kerala
06.2014

Skills

    Client Management

    Relationship Building

    Problem Solving

    Analytical Skill

    Financial Services

    MS Office

Accomplishments

    Client Excellence Awards.

    Wells Fargo Engagement Team. April 2019

    Associate of the quarter

    KPMG Global Delivery Centre. April 2018

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Canadian Security Course.

LLQP( Expected to be completed in Mid August 2024)

Software

Naviplan

MS Office

Timeline

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Global Services
07.2014 - 12.2021

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Financial Planning Services

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Project Management

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

MBA - Business Administration

Mahatma Gandhi University

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