Stephen Joseph
Cardiff city,Glamorgan
Summary
Analytical audit professional with a BSc and ongoing MSc in Accounting and Finance. Experience in financial statement analysis and audit procedures from a finance work placement. Skilled in Microsoft Office, Stata, and audit software, with expertise in client communication and formulating audit opinions. Focused on leveraging analytical skills to contribute to the audit team and achieve professional qualification. Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a commitment to accuracy. Engages effectively with clients to present findings and foster transparency. Demonstrates adaptability and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Auditor (Finance Work Placement)
Audit Wales
Cardiff city, Glamorgan
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Analysed financial statements and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance to uphold financial integrity.
- Developed and delivered independent audit opinions based on thorough evidence analysis to support decision-making.
- Conducted audits of local government bodies and public sector organisations, ensuring compliance and accountability through detailed assessments.
- Engaged with clients to gather information and present audit findings, fostering transparency and trust in audit processes.
Intern
Bright Network
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed acquisition recommendation within 48-hour deadline, facilitating timely decision-making for stakeholders.
- Navigated complex financial reports and researched company performance and market position, providing actionable insights for strategy development.
- Simulated analysis and evaluation of potential business acquisition scenario to assess viability and risks, informing strategic decisions.
Education
MSc - Accounting and Finance
Cardiff University
Cardiff city09-2026
BSc - Accounting and Finance
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff city01-2023
Skills
- Audit software
- Principles of auditing
- Audit procedures
- Auditing standards knowledge
- Financial analysis
- Data Analysis
- Statement analysis
- Control evaluation
- Risk assessment
- Reconciliation processes
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Stata
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- 2014-01-01, Level 3 Diploma, Association of Accounting Technicians
- 2014-01-01, Diploma, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
- 2014-01-01, Understanding Business Enterprise Level 2, OCR
- 2013-01-01, Certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills, OCR
Timeline
Auditor (Finance Work Placement)
Audit Wales
07.2023 - 09.2023
Intern
Bright Network
06.2022 - 06.2022
MSc - Accounting and Finance
Cardiff University
BSc - Accounting and Finance
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Custom
- Global economic developments and their political implications
- Behavioural finance
- AI utilisation in audits and enhanced investment