SASHA SHARIFF
Accounting Professional
Summary
Leveraging a background in accounting and audit, I possess a strong foundation in accounting principles and auditing procedures. I am skilled at conducting comprehensive audits, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. My meticulous attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong work ethic enable me to deliver high-quality results consistently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
PKF Kenya LLP
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough financial statement audits for various industries, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
- 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.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for senior management detailing audit findings, recommendations, and action plans for improvement.
- Analyzed complex financial transactions to detect potential fraud or misstatements within client records.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and industry standards, providing expert guidance during audits.
Audit Associate
PKF KENYA LLP
9 2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete audits within established deadlines.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed tailored audit plans to address identified risks.
Accountant
RUSSELL BEDFORD ACCOUNTING AND ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Preparation of management reports on a monthly basis to assist clients with key business decisions
- Prepared and filed VAT, PAYE & other ITAX return forms for clients
- Collected and arranged financial information and posted details into pastel financial management system
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus income, expense data, net worth and assets
- Documented all cash, credit, fixed assets accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Gathered important tax-related information, including taxable income, deductibles and allowance information
- Payroll preparation for various clients on a monthly basis
- Responsible for uploading I-banking payments for various clients to ensure payments to suppliers and payments for taxes are made on time.
Accounts Assistant
ALMUMIN ADVERTISING
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements
- Handling walk-in clients and raising product-orders
- Collection of receivables on a timely basis
- Management of stock records for various products
- Handling daily petty cash and preparing petty cash report
- Payroll preparation for casuals and non-managerial staff.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Arya Boys Secondary School
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2014 - 12.2017
Microsoft Office Specialist -
Excel Global College
Nairobi, Kenya 03.2018 - 03.2018
ACCA -
Excel Global College
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Knowledgeable on I-tax
MS Office Suite
Statutory Reporting
Budgeting
Corporate Tax Planning Knowledge
Account Reconciliation Processes
Superior attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Risk Assessment
Financial statement analysis
References
- Asma Shariff, Almumin Advertising & Alwadood Holdings Ltd, Human Resource Manager, +254-798 000 564
- Fiola Mbai, Russell Bedford Alexander & Associates, Manager, +254 721 735 529
- Clifford Mutisya, PKF Kenya LLP, Audit Senior, +254 723 925 373
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
PKF Kenya LLP
07.2023 - Current
Accountant
RUSSELL BEDFORD ACCOUNTING AND ASSOCIATES
01.2019 - 08.2021
Microsoft Office Specialist -
Excel Global College
03.2018 - 03.2018
Accounts Assistant
ALMUMIN ADVERTISING
01.2018 - 12.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Arya Boys Secondary School
01.2014 - 12.2017
ACCA -
Excel Global College
04.2001 -
Audit Associate
PKF KENYA LLP
9 2021 - 07.2023
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