Christina Pera

San Diego, CA ***** 415-***-**** adif1h@r.postjobfree.com

Education/Certifications

University of San Diego San Diego, CA

Masters of Accountancy 2018-2019

Bachelor of Accountancy 2015-2019

Certified Public Accountancy Candidate

EXPERIENCE

Ernst & Young, LLP San Diego, CA

Assurance Associate September 2019 - Present

Projects/Clients

Planned, performed, and documented 10-K consolidated financial statement audits, and 10-Q quarterly reviews in accordance with US GAAP for public and private life science clients a, large not-for-profit healthcare client, and private technology client

Performed SOX 404 walkthroughs and controls testing procedures for routine and nonroutine processes and tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls, specifically over journal entries, and other areas

Researched and analyzed the adoption of ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, including contract analysis, identification of performance obligations, determining transaction prices as well as cut-off procedures to ensure appropriate revenue recognition

Analyzed management’s assessment of ASC Topic 842, Leases, which included validating proper recognition of the right-of-use assets and liabilities through review of the lease agreements, assessment of the classification between operating or financing lease accounting, and procedures over the lease schedules to ensure appropriate application and recording of monthly journal entries

Implemented data analytics procedures using the suite of EY technology tools including General Ledger Analyzer. The implementation process included creating both two-way and three-way correlation analysis between revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and cash. Used data analytics to plan our audit efficiently and effectively by understanding booking patterns and abnormalities

Presented audit plans, testing results, and recommendations to audit teams as well as clients for improvements in the processes

Collaborated with bankers, lawyers, and other auditors on performing agreed upon procedures and post-report review procedures to facilitate an Initial public offering General

Other non-audit roles: Mentored interns as well as other staff personnel through Ernst and Young’s peer advising system. Also involved in recruitment activities and helped build fellow assurance professionals in the San Diego Office

Syufy Enterprises, LP San Rafael, CA

Accounting Intern June 2018- August 2018

Projects/Clients

Reviewed and recorded weekly inventory counts, reconciled all balance sheet accounts, and assisted with monthly and quarterly financial reports

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT/SKILLS

Graduate Member of the Net Impact Club at the University of San Diego

Graduate Member of the Club Soccer Team at the University of San Diego

Software – Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Alteryx