Kaoru Shigeno
Senior Associate
Singapore
Summary
Experienced Senior Associate driven to optimize processes and streamline operations for team efficiency. Decisive leader with an analytical and flexible approach to solving problems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate (Audit - Energy & Technology)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Led and executed SOX, IPO, and financial statement audits for companies with turnovers exceeding $3.5 billion
- Managed cross-border teams, conducting internal control interviews with Indonesian stakeholders to map business processes and IT systems
- Spearheaded Data Analytics deliverables for Audit Committee presentations using PowerBI and Excel
- Reduced sample selection time by 50% through Alteryx-driven data sanitization and innovative sampling methods
Senior Associate (Advisory- Forensic Services)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Selected from over 100 candidates for an internal secondment project to take part in Forensics Advisory and seconded to work at one of Singapore's largest local banks as external forensic consultant to review potential money laundering cases
- Completed over 100 anti-money laundering review cases through diligent research and detailed report creation through the use of both internal and external databases conducting transaction monitoring, engaging banks clients directly, as well as using logical thinking to assess risk criteria of the client
- Presented high-profile cases to bank's internal management to assess whether to exit or retain a client based on facts of the case, banks risk appetite guideline as well as Monetary Authority Singapore’s guidelines
- Earned highest possible performance rating for single promotion for the second consecutive year
Audit Associate (Audit - Energy & Technology)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed audit procedures for Revenue, PP&E, Derivatives, Payables, and HR for clients in the shipping industry
- Developed a understanding of client business processes and information systems through extensive client interaction
- Improved technical skills, including Microsoft Excel and DataSnipper, with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
- Built financial models to validate client valuations and automated financial statement reviews using Excel VBA, increasing efficiency by reducing 30% of charged hours
- Achievement: Attained highest possible performance rating for two years, earning a single-promotion track
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy, Honors (Highest Distinction)
National University of Singapore
Singapore 08.2017 - 05.2021
Exchange Program - HBA 2 Finance Course
Richard IVEY Business School, Western University
Canada 12.2019 - 04.2020
Skills
Team leadership
Work estimates
Financial statements expertise
Data analytics
Project coordination
Time management
Computer skills
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Singapore Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants, 001485
Timeline
Senior Associate (Advisory- Forensic Services)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Associate (Audit - Energy & Technology)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
08.2021 - 10.2024
Audit Associate (Audit - Energy & Technology)
KPMG Services Ptd Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2023
Exchange Program - HBA 2 Finance Course
Richard IVEY Business School, Western University
12.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy, Honors (Highest Distinction)
National University of Singapore
08.2017 - 05.2021