Audit Associate with 2+ Years External Audit Experience

Shahanaj Sultana Shathi

Milpitas, CA 831-***-**** ******.**********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shahanaj-s-51a42240a

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Audit Associate with 2+ years of external audit experience supporting financial statement audits, audit testing, reconciliations, internal controls, and working paper preparation. Currently pursuing an MBA in Finance and CIA certification. Seeking Internal Audit, Audit Associate, SOX, Internal Controls, or Financial Analyst opportunities. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

CORE SKILLS

External Audit Audit Testing Financial Reporting Revenue Recognition Support Budgeting & Forecasting Budget vs. Actual Analysis Expense Review Cash Flow Monitoring Vendor Payment Review Accounts Receivable Follow-Up Audit Support Intercompany Transactions Financial Documentation Ad Hoc Reporting Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Communication Skills Reimbursement Analysis Variance Analysis Risk Assessment Corrective Action Recommendations Quality Assurance Review Audit Documentation Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Microsoft Office Cross-Functional Collaboration Communication Skills QuickBooks Power BI Zero

EDUCATION

MBA in Finance, University of Texas Permian Basin (Expected Jun 2027)

Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University, UK

CERTIFICATIONS

ACCA Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) Passed (2019) ACCA Part 2 Completed (2018) CAT (2010) H&R Block Tax Level 1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Audit Associate A. Qasem & Co., Chartered Accountants Mar 2018 – Aug 2020

Supported external audits for 7+ client engagements across multiple industries.

Performed audit testing of cash, accounts receivable, inventory, payroll, and expenses.

Prepared audit workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Evaluated internal controls and documented audit findings.

Participated in inventory observations and financial statement verification.

Financial Analyst Captains Group Jan 2017 – Mar 2018

Supported financial reporting, business analysis, and operational documentation.

Budgeting & Forecasting, Budget vs. Actual Analysis, Variance Analysis, Revenue Analysis, Expense Analysis, Cash Flow Monitoring

ADITIONAL INFORMATION (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2020-MARCH,2026)

Relocated to the United States and remained actively engaged in professional development through advanced studies in accounting, finance and participated in volunteer activities supporting educational and community initiatives while maintaining ongoing professional growth while on a dependent visa with employment restrictions.

CURRENT: Authorized to work in the United States Open to Onsite, Hybrid, and Remote Opportunities

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