External Auditor Resume Example
Strong work experience base mainly within Big 4 auditing firms operating in Greece. Accomplished professional with the ability to work independently and as a team member to successfully achieve project goals and objectives.Thorough and adept at implementing an objective and analytical approach to both internal and external auditing procedures.
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I completed successfully difficult audit assignments and was given responsibility above and beyond my level of experience at an early stage in my auditing career. On several occasions I initiated auditing techniques that were later adopted by other team members as a normal course of the audit. As financial controller at the Athens Stock Exchange, I was able to achieve significant savings on expenditure for this organization. At KPMG, I was able to contribute to a challenging outsourcing project (Barclays Bank) above and beyond normal expectations. As Audit Quality Control Responsible at my most recent position, I self trained in the CCH Audit Automation program and taught this program to the other audit team professionals.
- Designated responsible for Audit Quality Control / adherence to IAS requirements.
- Supervised and executed the planning phase including evaluation of internal control procedures for the company's external audit clients.
- Provided bookkeeping and tax services to small businesses and individuals.
- Participated also in several projects during this period related to the preparation of business plans for the licensing of a new bank and the reorganization of the accounting & auditing departments of a major bank in Greece.
- Advised company's clients on taxation and accounting issues Participated in tax and tax diagnostic reviews Responsible for several outsourcing projects including: accounting & tax representation of Barclays Bank Greece during the process of its sale to HSBC
Reviewed existing supplier contracts & proposed changes which resulted in significant savings for the organization Initiated internal control procedures for the purchasing process Initially employed as internal auditor responsible for the documentation and evaluation of the organization's internal controls.
- Responsible to manager level for external and special audits of a wide range of companies including manufacturing, commercial, shipping, and financial institutions.
- Major clients included: Midland Bank, Bank of Cyprus, American Express Bank, AGF Insurance, Costamare Shipping, Minos - EMI Recording Co., Del Monte Foods, Castrol Hellas, Schiesser Hellas, Kavala Plastics.
- Review of internal controls and improvement proposals.
- Special audits included due diligence and stock exchange admission audits, as well as internal audits on local subsidiaries performed on behalf of clients' parent companies.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Barnard College
Job Titles Held:
- External Auditor
- Freelance Consultant
- Tax Advisor
- Financial Control and Internal Audit
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : Economics 1985
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