Dona Mary Joseph

Audit Associate 2

KPMG Global Delivery Center

Banglore

07.2020 - 02.2024

Executed industry-specific audit procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client requirements.
Conducted upfront reviews for deliverables, enhancing work quality and efficiency.
Interacted effectively with US rotational and engagement teams, facilitating smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
Received commendations for providing timely feedback and actively participating in training and development initiatives, resulting in increased team productivity.
Actively engaged in continuous process improvement initiatives, enhancing audit performance and delivery of high-quality work.
Fostered a culture of critical thinking and problem-solving within the team.
Conducted pre and post reviews to ensure quality and timely delivery of work.
Gathered feedback to offer valuable developmental feedback and enhance audit work papers.
Reviewed financial statements, identified discrepancies, and made appropriate adjustments.
Collaborated with other members of the team in order to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Analysed complex financial statements using specialised software programs such as Microsoft Excel.
Documented audit findings, provided recommendations for process improvements, and monitored implementation of corrective action plans.
Participated in client meetings to discuss audit results and recommendations for improvement.
Developed relationships with clients and conducted meetings regarding financial statements.
Managed and trained team members to enhance quality, department performance and operational efficiency.
Assisted external auditors in preparing financial statements for public companies.
Communicated results of audits to upper management through written reports and oral presentations.
Anticipated and addressed client needs, fostering strong client relationships.
Verified mathematical accuracy, tie-outs, and internal consistency within financial statements, ensuring precision and reliability in financial reporting.
Conducted financial statement audits of life and non-life clients within the insurance industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of financial regulations and industry-specific nuances.
Utilised tools such as DataSnipper, Nuance, 4D+ footing tool, and Visio for efficient financial work requests, enhancing productivity and maintaining high-quality financial outputs.
Assisted in the implementation of a new vertical in GDC Bangalore for Captive Insurance engagements arising from the USA and served as backup for the team.
Demonstrated extensive experience in procedures related to reconciliation and recalculation, premiums and claims testing, investment test works, leadsheet preparation, and updating balance in KCw.
Proficient in various procedures within the KPMG CLARA workflow, such as MUS testing, AFRF linking, MESP linking, and project plan updates.
Assisted the US team on multiple engagements,Worked on various private and public audit engagements for the insurance industry.