KPMG CyprusAudit Supervisor
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2020CyprusSupervisor in the audit department of KPMG Nicosia, Cyprus. Markets involved: • Auditor in charge of a large listed group of companies in the real estate market. • Auditor in charge of SMEs in the investing, financing, shipping, retail, manufacturing and real estate markets. Main responsibilities: Develops engagement's plans, coordinates audit/ review activities, plans audit/ review procedures and identifies risky areas. Oversees progress of the engagement and reporting activities according to the plan and the budget. Supervises audit team to ensure quality, efficiency and on-time delivery. Evaluates performance of audit staffs and provides appropriate feedback and on the job training. Cooperates with risk department and performs risk management procedures (KYC). Coordinates with team members to review audit findings. Prepares reports with audit findings and recommendations. Prepares budgets and timelines for upcoming audits. Communicates audit status to superiors on regular basis. Discuss with superiors about audit observations, recommendations and actions taken. Analyzes and resolves audit issues in a timely fashion. Evaluates the going concern assessment of audit clients. Review of properties valuation reports (data used, methodologies adopted, assumptions considered, etc) as prepared by external independent valuers and client's internal valuers. Reviews client's tax forms (e.g. IR4s, provisional income tax, SDC, VAT returns, etc). Reviews client's financial statements, annual reports, chairman's report and other information and confirms adherence with IFRSs and legal requirements. Involvment in quarterly and interim reviews. Perform interviews with client's internal valuers for the status of the Group's projects and development process. Perform interviews with client's Chief accountant for accounting and consolidation processes and internal controls. Other activities: Coach of Cypriot and international summer staffs and junior audit members.