External Auditor with IFRS Expertise and Compliance Focus

Ahmed Ghoneim

Bridgeport, CT

Phone: 203-***-****

Email: *************@*****.***

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-ghoneim-547517137 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Detail-oriented External Auditor with 2+ years of experience performing financial audits, testing internal controls, and evaluating compliance across diverse industries. Strong foundation in IFRS, best-practice reporting, and audit documentation. Skilled in risk assessment, substantive testing, and preparing clear audit reports. Proven ability to collaborate with clients, support senior auditors, and deliver high-quality workpapers. Seeking to contribute to a U.S. audit practice with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baker Tilly (Egypt) — Associate External Auditor

Aug 2023 – Jul 2025

• Performed external audits for clients across multiple industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and reporting standards.

• Conducted substantive testing of financial statements, account balances, and transactions to identify discrepancies, misstatements, and control weaknesses.

• Executed audit fieldwork, including walkthroughs, sampling, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluations.

• Prepared detailed audit workpapers, documentation, and reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.

• Collaborated with senior auditors to develop audit plans, assess risk areas, and review audit evidence for completeness and accuracy.

• Communicated with client personnel to gather supporting documentation, clarify issues, and resolve audit inquiries.

• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and company reporting standards.

• Validated and prepared data related to local tax compliance and reporting requirements.

• Developed strong technical knowledge of auditing standards, financial reporting frameworks, and professional ethics while strengthening analytical and problem-solving skills. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Mansoura University — GPA: 3.1

May 2021

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• External Auditing

• Internal Controls Testing

• Substantive Testing

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Risk Assessment

• Workpaper Documentation

• IFRS

• Best Practice Reporting

• Compliance Review

• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

• Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

• QuickBooks (workflow familiarity)

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Team Collaboration

• Client Interaction

• Attention to Detail

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