Resume
Name: Daniel Parsan
Address: Lot ** De Willem North West Coast Demerara
Language: English
Country: Guyana
Nationality: Guyanese
Date of Birth 18th May, 1988
Contact Numbers: +592-***-**** or +592- 277-0058
Email Address: **************@*****.***
Profile
A seasoned and qualified internal audit and finance professional with over 10 years experience in the fields of internal, external and forensic auditing in the Manufacturing, Insurance, Financial Services and Government Sectors. An impressive record in the establishment of internal audit functions and the execution of internal audit engagements.
Education
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Completed 2018
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (A.C.C.A)
Completed 2016
Certified Accounting Technician (C.A.T)
Completed 2008
8 Subjects CXC at Saints Stanislaus College
Completed 2005
Professional Membership Organizations
Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors Guyana Chapter International (IIAGCI).
Major Career Accomplishments
Instrumental in the establishment of an internal audit function, customization and tailoring of audit plans, programmes, tests and working papers at a both a large and medium size insurance company and also a government agency.
Established a Risk Management Framework and Risk Register for all departments of a medium size insurance company.
Recommended the implementation of an Internal Audit Software for the Ministry of Finance Internal Department which led to greater audit efficiency.
Significantly contributed to meeting the required deadlines for a payroll audit project across the budget agencies in the government sector.
Managed Several Special Investigations in the areas of Procurement which identified cost savings and identified procurement fraud.
Professional Skills
Internal Audits, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Special Investigations and Mentorship
Employment History
Organization: Self Employed in Insurance and Small Businesses Sector
Period: Jul 2019 to Current
Job Title: Risk Management and Finance Advisor
Job Functions
Established a Risk Register and compiled Standard Operating Procedures for all departments for a medium size insurance company.
Provided Assurance Services on the financial and operational procedures for a medium size insurance company.
Compiled Accounting records and Financial Statements for small scale businesses.
Organization: State Assets Recovery Agency
Period: November 2017 to July 2019
Job Title: Forensic Auditor
Job Functions
Assessed reports received by the Agency to determine whether it meets organizational criteria
Evaluated the initial scope of the investigation/ period of investigation
Documented the area of investigation and Quantified the losses suffered based on evidence
Compiled Report on Findings and provided Litigation Support in Preparation of Court Cases.
Organization: Ministry of Finance
Period: April 2013 to November 2017
Job Title: Audit Supervisor
Job Functions
Significantly contributed to meeting the required deadlines for a payroll audit project across the budget agencies in the government sector.
Recommended the implementation of an Internal Audit Software for the Ministry of Finance Internal Department which led to greater audit efficiency.
Supervised and Mentored Eight Internal Auditors (8) who executed various types of audit across over Forty (40) Budget Agencies within Central Government.
Managed Several Special Investigations in the areas of Procurement which identified cost savings and identified procurement fraud.
Assisted in the preparation of annual audit plan for audit activities across all government ministries/agencies.
Conducted system documentation and prepared Audit Plan for various audit engagements across budget agencies.
Designed programmes and plan tests for various types of audits.
Coordinated the engagement, including managing people and time to make sure you get results.
Supervised and mentored junior audit staff advising them on key audit issues, emphasis and risks.
Reviewed the performance of an audit; making sure that the evidence is accurate, complete and sufficient.
Discussed the findings and implications of an audit with management and governance teams
Complied internal audit reports and Management Action Plans in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and legislation.
Conduct follow-up audits and prepared follow – up audit reports
Organization: Caricom Fire and General Insurance Company Limited.
Period: May 2012 to March 2013
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Job Functions
Conducted system documentation for processes audited
Prepared Audit Programmes and Audit Tests.
Executed Audit Engagements and prepared working papers and audit issues.
Prepared and Issued Draft and Final Audit Report.
Organization: TSD LAL & Company Chartered Accountants
Period: November 2009 to April 2011
Job Title: Junior II Auditor
Job Functions
Conducted interim audits for various sections of the client’s operations.
Performed analytical procedures for various sections of the financial statements
Vouched account balances to source documents
Verified that inventory counts were conducted in accordance with company regulations.
Prepared audit memo for interim and final audits.
Organization: GTM Fire and Life Insurance Group of Companies Ltd.
Period: March 2008 to October 2009
Job Title: Audit Clerk
Job Functions
Assisted in the documentation and preparation of the system notes for audit engagements executed.
Assisted in the drafting of audit tests for processes which were documented.
Identified weaknesses in internal control systems tested
Prepared audit working papers and gathered audit evidence for audits conducted.
Prepared draft audit report for review by the Internal Auditor.
Organization: Neal & Massy Guyana Limited
Period: March 2006 to January 2007
Job Title: Audit Clerk
Job Functions
Executed audit tests on various areas of the organization such as payroll, inventory, receipts, payments etc.
Prepared audit working papers and issues identified during the execution of the audit engagement.
Conducted surprise cash counts and verified that inventory counts were conducted in accordance with company regulations and best practices.