Shevona Richards
Brampton,ON
Summary
Result-driven and detail-oriented Audit Manager with over 10 years of experience with companies from various industries, such as Financial, Non- for- profit and Retail. Dynamic team player with a history of managing teams of over 20 team members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
KPMG Jamaica
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices. Successfully negotiated 100% increase in client fees.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and providing guidance on financial and accounting matters.
- Effectively communicating audit findings, recommendations, and results to clients, management and stakeholders.
- Conducted detailed review and analysis of financial statements, internal control, and operational processes to identify risks and control weaknesses.
- Stayed updated with evolving accounting standards, auditing practices and regulatory changes through continuous learning, and professional development.
- Led and managed multiple audit teams, ranging from 3 to over 20 members, ensuring efficient resource allocation and successful completion of audits.
- Participated in annual training programs for staff, including the training for the newly implemented IFRS 16 in 2019.
Accountant
KPMG Jamaica
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Conduct comprehensive financial audits for diverse clients, ensuring financial statement accuracy, reliability and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared and reviewed financial reports, disclosures, and statements in accordance with applicable standards.
- Analyzed financial data, trends, and ratios to evaluate clients' financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepared high-quality detailed working papers, that were in compliance with auditing standards.
- Supervised, and mentored over 20, audit team members, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure successful completion of audit engagements.
- Participated in audit planning and execution, including scoping engagements, determining audit objectives and procedures, and coordinating executing audit fieldwork.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting
Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica06.2013
Skills
- Financial auditing and risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance and internal controls
- Financial statement analysis
- Process improvement and efficiency enhancement
- Team leadership and supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
Certification
FCCA (Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Timeline
Audit Manager
KPMG Jamaica
01.2020 - 08.2023
Accountant
KPMG Jamaica
07.2013 - 01.2020
Post-Degree Certificate - Accounting
Centennial College
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of The West Indies
FCCA (Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
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