External Auditor Resume
External auditors are an employee of an independent audit firm, government or taxation authorities. They are appointed by organizations to inspect their accounting records and report any ill-legality or fradulent practices. They pose an identity independent from the organization. Hence, they provide an authentic and unbiased inspection of accounts. The auditors are required to be a certified public accountant. The key skills required of them are attention to detail, analytical skills, accounting and auditing knowledge.
External Auditor Resume Example
Philip M. Gonzalez
3001 Reynolds Alley
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 562-312-3326
Email: pmgonzalez@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To perform duties as an external auditor for “John McLanahan & Co.” and evaluate clients' financial statements and provide reports to the audit committee.
Summary of Skills:
- Extensive knowledge in the fields of accounting, auditing and finance
- Proficient with GAAP, GAAS principles and accounting standards
- Superior data interpretation and data formatting skills
- Ability to study data, draw conclusions and prepare audit reports
- Strong observational, analytical and error detection skills
- Skilled in drafting reports on audit findings and giving suggestions
Work Experience:
External Auditor
Lewis & Co., Los Angeles, CA
July 2013 - Present
- Auditing the organization's balance sheet, profit and loss statements and ledger accounts
- Verifying the accuracy and legality within the documents and approving them with a signature
- Reviewing financial documents and judging the liquidity, solvency and credibility of the organization
- Drafting audit report to point out the discrepancies within the data and make suitable suggestions to correct them
- Requesting the organization heads and collecting the requisite documents for performing the audit
- Comparing and inspecting the departmental accounts, supporting documents against ledger accounts
External Auditor
Trinity Company, Los Angeles, CA
February 2012 - June 2013
- Drafted account reconciliation report, audited reports and assets
- Prepared audit programs by defining time limits and allotted responsibilities to team members
- Evaluated payroll, sales and purchase records, and financial investment of clients
- Provided complete, accurate, and unbiased reports on audit findings to the clients
- Brought accounting fraud into the notice of the client and monitored their action
- Evaluated client's internal controls and financial reporting system
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
St. Xavier University, Los Angeles, CA
2010
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Certified Public Accounting
U.S. Accounting Board, Los Angeles, CA
2011
Reference:
On request.
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