Ralph Silva CPA, CGA, ACCA

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 5 years of experience in Finance including more than three years in Assurance at Big 4 firms

Strong background in Auditing and Accountancy.

Proven skills in auditing, accounting, financial modeling, research and analysis and computer skills.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete tasks, meet deadlines, multitask, lead and direct others and help team members set and achieve goals.

Experience in conducting interim and year end audits, reviews, Notice To Readers and internal control testing

B.Sc. (Hons) in Applied Accounting University of Oxford Brookes.

Member of CPA,CGA and ACCA (UK)

Proficiency of preparing Canadian personal and corporate tax returns

Computer skills include: MS Office suite including Excel, QuickBooks, SAP, Profile and Caseware.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Analyst, BGIS, Markham 2018 Sep – Present (Contract)

Reviewing and approving the expenses relating to three departments

Extraction of reports from Oracle to analyse expenses

Explaining reasons for variances between budgeted and actual expenses incurred

Month end accounting processes involving calculating provision amounts, passing the journal entries and adjustment entries.

Senior Auditor, GCSE, Toronto 2017 Oct – Feb (Contract)

Performed the planning procedures for audit assignments

Performed the internal control testing of internal processes such as payroll, receipts and payments.

Application of auditing procedures to different audit areas in the vehicle dealership industry

Supervision of junior staff members and guidance with audit procedures

Experienced Associate, PwC,Toronto, Canada 2016 Oct- 2017 Mar (Contract)

Application of auditing procedures to different audit areas in varied industries such as manufacturing, breweries and investment banks.

Performed the internal control testing of internal processes such as payroll, receipts and payments.

Financial Analyst, Copal Amba (A Moody’s Subsidiary), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2015 Jan – 2016 May

Responsible for the maintenance, restructure, forecasting and updating of financial models relating to the European Telecom and Media sector.

Performed the detailed variance analysis and ratio analysis of P&L and balance sheet items ensuring financial performance is accurately represented

Performed investment research report writing

Experience in building financial models in the Telecom and Manufacturing industries.

Performed company valuations using DCF and peer comparisons

Qualified Senior- Audit, EY, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2013 Jan – 2015 Jan

Application of auditing procedures to different audit areas in varied industries such as banking, not-for-profits, manufacturing, hospitality and retail.

Performed the internal control testing of internal processes such as payroll, receipts and payments.

Preparation of financial statements.

Planning of assignments and ensuring completion within stipulated deadlines as the Senior-in-charge of multiple assignments.

Analysis of company’s external and internal environment and identification of potential strategic business risks and financial statement implications together with the partner and managers.

Supervision and management of audit teams to ensure smooth delivery of assurance and related services at the highest quality.

Liaison and coordination with client management, assurance manager and tax divisions to ensure effective accomplishment of tasks relating to assurance engagements.

Audit Associate, KPMG, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2011 Oct – 2012 Oct

Application of auditing procedures to different audit areas as a Junior member of the audit team

Performed audits in varied industries such as manufacturing, retail and telecommunications.

EDUCATION

CPA, CGA Membership - 2016

BSc. Applied Accounting (Hons), University of Oxford Brookes, 2016

Member of ACCA (UK), 2015

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