Manager Accounting

CHARLES ODONGKARA

Houston, TX. adkiop@r.postjobfree.com. 713-***-****. LinkedIn

STAFF AUDITOR

Key Qualifications

Assisted in engagement planning activities that included gathering information for time budgets, writing test programs, Completed entire month end close process (prepared and analyzed monthly journal entries as well as the Cash Flow, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Trial Balance financial statements. Excellent, written and verbal communication. Thorough understanding of common audit procedures and techniques, experienced in variety of industries and types of audit such as operational, compliance, and financial audit.

Career Experience

Senior Auditor, Anthony Killen CPA, USA - Houston TX 12/ 2019-Present

Assisted in executing day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients

Interacted with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient, serving as a liaison between clients and upper management

•Supervised Staff Auditors and Interns on engagements

•Developed an understanding of the client's operations to understand client specific needs

•Conducted risk assessments, client interviews, and audit walkthroughs, increasing understanding of audited areas.

Audit Senior, Bennoch & Tipton CPA, USA- Houston TX 05/2015- 12/2019

Provided timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.

•Understood and utilize audit methodology

•Interacted with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient

•Identified and communicated accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners

Experienced Audit Associate, BDO USA LLP, USA-Houston TX 12/12-12/2015

Supported day-to-day control of engagements and ensured completion in accordance with agreed upon timelines and budgets. Communicated audit results to upper management through written reports and oral presentations. Actively planned, supervised, and executed corporate operational audits, ensuring compliance with generally accepted audit policies, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate objectives.

•Conducted risk assessments, client interviews, and audit walkthroughs, increasing understanding of audited areas.

•Worked closely with audit team and client, identifying and resolving potential issues.

•Compiled and presented audit findings, recommended controls, and business practice improvements to both client and senior management.

Experienced Audit Associate, UHY ADVISORS LLP 02/2010-10/2012

Responsible for managing and performing all aspects of the audit engagement. Key responsibilities included the following: supervising, training, and scheduling staff: coordinating with manager, partner, and specialist to ensure proper audit procedures are followed and completed timely.

•Utilized risk-based approach to audit, gain extensive understanding of business and industry risks. Used this knowledge to plan, develop and perform the audit engagement

•Completed SCE, GAAP and other –related checklists.

Education &Credentials

Master of Science in Accounting & Financial Management, G.P.A 3.62 2019

Keller Graduate School of Management Devry University,

Master of Business Administration, American Intercontinental University G.P.A 3.50 2006

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Makerere University G.P.A 3.00 1995 Working towards CPA Certification - - 2021

Doctor of EdD in Educational Leadership Northcentral University 2021

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