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Charmaine M. — Senior Financial Reporting and Audit Specialist from United Arab Emirates

Charmaine M.

Senior Financial Reporting and Audit Specialist

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Charmaine M. is an accomplished professional accountant with over five years of experience at Ernst & Young Zimbabwe, where she has demonstrated her expertise in financial reporting and public auditing. She has developed a profound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), effectively managing stakeholder relationships as an engagement manager and primary client contact. Charmaine's role involved detailed reviews of financial statements for IFRS compliance, designing internal controls, and implementing tax planning procedures to optimize client outcomes. Her leadership is evident in her coordination of junior staff and continuous communication with managers to ensure timely financial statement preparation. In her auditing capacity, she excelled in pre-engagement client evaluations, designing audit procedures, and strengthening regulatory compliance. Charmaine's experience spans various sectors, including real estate, consumer products, manufacturing, and wildlife conservation. Her technical proficiency extends to Microsoft Office Suite and Caseware Working Papers, crucial for maintaining accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

Experience

  • Senior Associate

    Ernst & Young Zimbabwe · 2023 — 2026
    Managed the branch office client portfolio as the main point of contact for client inquiries, ensuring timely communication. Led junior staff in financial statement preparation while communicating progress with managers. Conducted detailed reviews of financial statements for IFRS compliance, resolving discrepancies and enhancing regulatory alignment. Executed pre-engagement client continuance procedures and independently prepared financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local tax regulations. Developed client-specific accounting policies for specialized industries and provided insights from financial statement interpretation to assist management decision-making.
  • Associate

    Ernst & Young Zimbabwe · 2020 — 2023
    Engaged in pre‑engagement activities, conducting client acceptance assessments and setting engagement objectives through due diligence and risk evaluations. Developed and executed detailed audit procedures, including tests of controls and substantive analytical methods to ensure IFRS compliance. Supported the audit manager in planning and executing audits, verifying transaction accuracy and account balances. Designed internal controls to remedy identified deficiencies, collaborating with management to integrate effective solutions. Maintained and updated audit documentation, ensuring adherence to firm policies and professional standards.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma - Certificate of Theory in Accounting
    Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA), Zimbabwe · 2023 — 2024
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
    National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe · 2018 — 2022