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Vahag Musaelyan

Los Angeles

Summary

Assurance professional with accumulated experience of 10 years with involvement in US and international projects from various industries. Obtained Master's degree in Economics and a certified accountant with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Manager (Asset Management)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
02.2020 - Current
  • Managed a team of auditors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of audit projects.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on accounting standards and best practices to ensure high-quality audit results were delivered consistently.
  • Implemented risk-based auditing strategies, resulting in better identification of potential issues.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new auditing software.
  • Improved client relations by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Mentored junior auditors, aiding in their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.

Audit Senior (Banking)

Ernst & Young LLC
10.2016 - 08.2019
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
  • Conducted walkthroughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
  • Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based audit approaches.

Audit Assistant (Various Industries)

Grant Thornton LLP
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
  • Assessed financial statements and records.
  • Supported the completion of high-quality audits with diligent documentation and attention to detail.
  • Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.

Education

Master of Arts - Economics

National University of Architecture (NUACA)
Armenia
05-2016

Skills

  • Financial statement review
  • Risk assessment
  • Data analytics
  • Internal controls
  • Report preparation
  • US GAAP
  • Workload management
  • Staff training
  • IFRS
  • Microsoft office

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Languages

English
Full Professional
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Bulgarian
Limited Working

Timeline

Audit Manager (Asset Management)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
02.2020 - Current

Audit Senior (Banking)

Ernst & Young LLC
10.2016 - 08.2019

Audit Assistant (Various Industries)

Grant Thornton LLP
12.2015 - 09.2016

Master of Arts - Economics

National University of Architecture (NUACA)

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