Negar Parhizgar

• Managed workloads effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high audit quality.
• Defined testing objectives and validated results using invoices, physical verification and DataSnipper to enhance accuracy and efficiency, applying strong professional scepticism.
• Completed firm‑wide training in AML, FRS/IFRS updates.
• Ensured regulatory compliance with rigorous auditing procedures.
• Identified key risk factors early in the audit cycle, helping prevent potential issues and strengthening overall audit quality.
• Prepared detailed reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
• Initiated direct communication with clients via Teams and phone to build rapport and improve issue resolution, then documented discussions through follow‑up emails copied to audit managers, contributing to strong client satisfaction and repeat engagement.
• Developed strong technical capability across SQL, SAPA, Sage and CCH Audit Automation, and seamlessly transitioned to Inflo working papers with minimal learning curve
• Analysed budgets, forecasts and management accounts to assess going‑concern viability over the 12‑month post audit signing period.
• Identified errors and material misstatements across key audit areas (trade creditors, accruals, payroll, prepayments) through detailed substantive testing, leading to client‑approved adjustments to the financial statements.

• Analysed financial statements, forecasts and consolidated reports to identify risks, opportunities and overall business performance.
• Evaluated financial data to forecast profitability, considering industry dynamics and wider economic conditions.

Worked collaboratively with front‑of‑house and kitchen teams in a fast‑paced environment, responding to customer requests, resolving issues promptly and developing strong communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.

• Collected, processed and analysed market and consumer data to identify emerging trends, competitive movements and potential risks or opportunities.
• Produced structured SWOT analyses and research insights to support strategic planning and inform recommendations for improving profitability and market positioning.

• Collaborated with a team of seven BCS consultants to support a German charity fitness start‑up in expanding into the UK market.
• Conducted a UK market analysis covering consumer behaviour, competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Created a UK market‑entry strategy that identified operational needs and outlined clear strategic steps to support the start‑up’s expansion.
• Worked within a business‑development sub‑team, focusing on implementing the fitness application in the UK by pitching the concept to potential users and partners during outreach activities in Manchester.r