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Elaine Teo Yi Ling
Senior Audit Associate
Singapore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Audit Associate at KPMG LLP with expertise in account reconciliation and multi-task management. Successfully led financial audits, enhancing compliance and reporting accuracy. Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and mentorship, fostering a positive learning environment. Proven ability to manage tight deadlines while delivering strategic business insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries (including shipping,commercial and investment holdings), ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented audit plans, identified potential risks and areas of improvement.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- Performed detailed testing on revenue recognition policies.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through trust-building communication tactics and reliable service delivery.
- Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Supervised and trained junior audit staff and student interns in how to effectively review physical and digital data.
- Conducted substantive analytical reviews that highlighted unusual trends or fluctuations requiring further investigation.
- Collaborated with clients' management teams to collect audit information and recommend strategic business improvements.
- Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and industry standards, providing expert guidance during audits.
- Kept audits working smoothly to meet strict timetables and labor hour budgets.
Account Audit Assistant
Tan & Teh Chartered Accountants of Singapore
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed outsource accounting job by preparing full set of accounting reports and accounting schedules.
- Investigated and resolved internal accounting variances to keep records current.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Reconciled all types of bank accounts with updated information.
- Prepared GST return submission quarterly.
- Performed vouching on entries recorded in the general ledger and source of documents.
- Participate in understanding of clients’ business processes and procedures in various industries
- Assisted with preparation/compilation of Financial Statements/Annual Report.
- Reviewed financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Prepared XBRL filing.
Education
ACCA Professional Level -
Kaplan Higher Education Institute
Singapore 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy And Financial Management
University Of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 06.2017 - 03.2019
Diploma - Accounting
Kaplan Higher Education Institute
Singapore 08.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
Invoicing and collections
Journal updates
Data organization
Multi-Task Management
Positive learning process
Schedule Management
Administrative support
Software
MYOB
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
BizFinx Preparing Tools
Auditing software
Interpersonal Skills
- Good in communication
- Good team player
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Decision Making
- Attention to details
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
KPMG LLP
03.2021 - 12.2024
Account Audit Assistant
Tan & Teh Chartered Accountants of Singapore
05.2019 - 03.2021
ACCA Professional Level -
Kaplan Higher Education Institute
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy And Financial Management
University Of Portsmouth
06.2017 - 03.2019
Diploma - Accounting
Kaplan Higher Education Institute
08.2016 - 06.2017
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