Sikandar A

Senior Associate

Aug 2024 - Present • 1 yr 11 mos

Currently serving as a Senior Associate at a Top 10 International Accounting & Advisory Firm, where I lead client engagements across accounting, internal audit, financial modelling, and advisory services — managing full project lifecycles from planning through to final delivery and client presentation. Leading internal audit assignments — designing audit programs, directing fieldwork, and presenting findings to client management Reviewing and signing off on financial statements, management accounts, and consolidated reports Building investor-ready financial models, multi-year projections, scenario analyses, and valuation models Serving as primary client contact — managing relationships and delivering advisory input on controls, processes, and systems Overseeing full ERP and accounting system implementations including QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, and Odoo ERP Supervising, reviewing, and mentoring junior and semi-senior associates across all engagement deliverables

Semi-Senior Associate

Apr 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 4 mos

I am a finance professional with progressive experience at a Top 10 International Accounting & Advisory Firm, where I independently manage accounting, financial reporting, internal audit, and financial modelling assignments across a diverse client portfolio. Independently executing end-to-end internal audit engagements from planning through to report drafting Reviewing and supervising bookkeeping, account reconciliations, and trial balance work of junior staff Preparing full financial statements, management accounts, and year-end closing procedures independently Building budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections incorporating scenario analysis Handling QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, and Odoo ERP setups, chart of accounts design, and reporting configurations Mentoring and training junior associates on working paper standards and accounting procedures

Junior Associate

Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 • 1 yr

I am an emerging finance professional currently building my career at a Top 10 International Accounting & Advisory Firm, where I am gaining hands-on experience across accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and assurance engagements. Executing risk-based internal audit procedures and preparing comprehensive working papers Handling day-to-day bookkeeping entries, trial balance analysis, and bank reconciliations Assisting in preparation of financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Supporting preparation of basic cash flow forecasts and budget plans under senior supervision Working with QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, and Odoo ERP for bookkeeping and basic reporting tasks Documenting internal control findings and supporting senior team members on client engagements