SANA SUBEDAR
Edinburgh,West Lothian
Summary
Resourceful accounting professional with almost 7 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Versed in industry compliance standards, internal controls and audit guidelines. Thorough in evaluating data, diligent, knowledgeable and skilled auditing team leader motivated to positively impact operations with clear, transparent and thorough audits. I aim to work to my full potential and prove to be an asset to the organisation I belong to
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Manager
KPMG Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2021 - Current
- Worked in the Audit and Assurance department
- Acted as a main source of contact for the client and my seniors to provide a timely update on the audit, its progress and any issues faced by the team
- Accurately identified audit scope, staff requirements, timetable and budget to consistently meet project goals.
- Conducted reviews to gauge performance and progress of employees.
- Designed and executed policies and procedures to align with audit requirements and regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
- Evaluated internal operating effectiveness and reallocated staff resources to maintain audit quality.
- Keeping a tab on the hours to ensure team does not exceed over the budgeted hours charged to client
- Perform independent statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector organisations
- Review of financial statements to comply with both the Companies Act, International Standards and the Applicable Principles with the International Standards of Auditing
- Testing the operating effectiveness of controls set by management in the entity
- Performing substantive tests to the financial statement line items to ensure that they reflect true transactions of that entity
- Managing the financial and resource aspects of Audit engagements
- Prepared reports as required (Management letters, audit close out report, audit plan, going concern reports etc.)
- Worked on audit from planning to completion, designing the audit plan, work allocations, taking full responsibility for the team
- Facilitated training programs for juniors on certain audit testing methods
- Worked on audits in different locations including reporting to KPMG USA for the audit of a USA entity which had its component in the UK
- Undertook courses of training for myself as appropriate
- Industries audited- Transport, Technology provider, Manufacturing, Not for Profit organisation, Financial and Merchant Services, Food and Beverages, Digital Imaging, Lodging, resorts and hospitality and Debt collectors
Senior Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Gaborone
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked in the Audit and Assurance department
- Perform independent statutory (external) financial audits of commercial and public sector organisations
- Prepare and review of financial statements to comply with both the Companies Act, International Standards and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with the International Standards of Auditing
- Testing the operating effectiveness of controls set by management in the entity
- Performing substantive tests to the financial statement line items to ensure that they reflect true transactions of that entity.
- Prepared reports on assignments undertaken, as required (Management letters, audit close out report, audit plan etc)
- Undertook courses of training as appropriate
- Performed review and audit of tax computation of different clients from different industries
- Industries audited- Insurance, Retail, Banking, Mining, Manufacturing, Not for Profit organisation and Medical Aid
Intern Trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers Botswana
Gaborone
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Shadowed manager to broaden knowledge and learn tasks.
- Attended meetings and recorded minutes to maintain proper documentation.
- Created presentations and important documents for staff meetings.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss latest developments.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
- performed inventory counts
- worked on tasks allocated by manager on different sections and testing of the audit
Trainee Accountant
Pension FundRayyans Consultancy Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Worked with the Quickbook data entry software
- Assisted my senior on preparing financial statements for entities
- Performed VAT returns calculations and filing
- Carried out the assigned elements of accounting work in an effective, efficient, and economic way.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
St John University
York 01.2021 - 01.2022
ACCA certified accountant (Fellow member of ACCA) - Accounting
Association of chartered certified accountants
United Kingdom 04.2014 - 03.2018
International English Language Testing System - English
British Council
United Kingdom 07.2021 - 07.2021
International General Certificate of Secondary Edu -
Cambridge International Examinations
2013
Skills
- Computer literate and proficient in use of
- Microsoft Office programmes
- Capable of working on QuickBooks , Aura Navigator, Oracle Cloud, E audit and KPMG Clara Workflow etc
- Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Inspiring leadership
- Target motivated
- Complex resource management
- Project Management
Affiliations
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York St John University UK - Passed with Distinction in 2022 Qualified Chartered Accountant with ACCA since 2017 (Obtained Fellow membership with ACCA in 2023) Member of Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) - Professional body Member of Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountant (BICA)
Interests
Hobbies:, I enjoy reading a variety of genres, watching movies and baking. I like to interact with different types of people and am keen to learn new things all the time. I love to travel around the world and learn new languages. I am a keen debater and enjoy taking part in speech contests. I am passionate about providing a service to my community.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant Manager
KPMG Edinburgh
09.2021 - Current
International English Language Testing System - English
British Council
07.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Business Administration -
St John University
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
02.2019 - 03.2021
Intern Trainee
PricewaterhouseCoopers Botswana
10.2016 - 01.2021
Trainee Accountant
Pension FundRayyans Consultancy Services
08.2015 - 09.2016
ACCA certified accountant (Fellow member of ACCA) - Accounting
Association of chartered certified accountants
04.2014 - 03.2018
International General Certificate of Secondary Edu -
Cambridge International Examinations
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