I am a passionate and driven individual who is focused on achieving my career and personal goals. I am committed to lifelong learning in improving my skillset and becoming more marketable. I am open to new challenges and career growth. I love to travel, explore new things and constantly increasing my networking.
Hi, I’m
Sherilyn Eden Amarnath
Professional
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Thokan And Associates
Financial Accountant
11.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Preparing client trial balances and producing a complete and comprehensive sets of financial statements for our clients.
- Completing audits for our respective clients from planning to execution to the concluding aspects.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel and Auditmate.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Developed a robust forecasting model that accurately projected revenue trends and guided budgetary adjustments as needed.
- Mentored junior staff members in accounting best practices, fostering talent development within the department.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more value-added activities such as variance analysis and strategic planning support.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Petal Accounting
Financial Accountant
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Currently contracted as a financial accountant to complete clientele financial statements
- Responsibilities include compiling a complete set of annual financial statements, compiling a company's trial balance, performing reconciliations, working on various accounting software programs, and completing financial analysis.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Pastel and Quickbooks.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Deloitte Sydney
Audit Senior
07.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Managed four staff members reporting to the audit manager
- Involved in the planning of the audit, co-leading junior staff, reviewing their work, and bringing jobs to the completion stage
- Specific testing included journal entry testing, cash and bank, receivables, and fixed assets.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Stayed current on industry trends and accounting standards changes, ensuring that all audit activities adhered to applicable guidelines at all times.
Deloitte New York
Audit Senior
01.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed two staff members reporting to the audit manager
- Involved in the planning of the audit, managing junior staff, reviewing their work, and bringing jobs to the completion stage
- Specific testing included valuations, going concern, planning memos, and analytical analysis.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
Deloitte Cape Town
Audit Senior
01.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Successfully completed the SAICA three year apprenticeship program by achieving all core 3600 hours and competencies
- Managed various staff members on audits for clients in different industries
- Involved in the planning of the audit, managing staff, reviewing their work, and bringing jobs to the completion stage
- Testing involved journal entry testing, revenue testing, analytical procedures, and substantive testing.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Strengthened internal controls by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and recommending improvements where necessary.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Performed data analytics using advanced tools like ACL or IDEA software which led to better identification of patterns related inconsistencies.
- Increased overall reliability of financial statements by performing detailed reviews of account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
Education
University of South Africa
Postgraduate diploma in applied accounting sciences
01.2017 - 05.2017
University Overview
I successfully completed my postgraduate diploma in applied accounting sciences at UNISA during the 2017 academic year where I opted for the CTA Level 2 option in completing the qualification one year. The majors I successfully passed were Accounting, Audit, Tax and Cost Management and Finance. The setup of this qualification was remote learning, so this required immense self-discipline, time management and being able to take responsibility for my own development and success.
University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
01.2014 - 05.2016
University Overview
I successfully completed my undergraduate degree within 3 years at the University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal where I majored in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Management and Finance. During my undergraduate degree I received merit achievements such as the Deans Commendation for high performing achievement in my first year as well as a certificate of excellence for being ranked in the top three for accounting. During my undergraduate experience at campus, I had fostered teamwork skills, time management skills as well being able to adapt to a dynamic environment and taking accountability for my performance.
- Dean's List, (2014)
Woodlands Secondary School
Secondary Education
01.2009 - 05.2013
University Overview
I successfully completed my secondary education at Woodlands Secondary School where I majored in the Commerce course in grade 10 to matric. I have received many merit achievements over the course of my schooling career, also being awarded commerce student of the year in matric. Subjects successfully completed in grade 12: English (distinction), Mathematics, Afrikaans, Life Orientation (distinction), Accounting (distinction), Economics (distinction), Business Studies (distinction).
Skills
Communication skills
Time management skills
Microsoft skills such Excel proficiency
Teamwork skills
Teamwork skills
Analytical skills
Mentoring skills
Personal Information
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9501040290080
- Age: 29
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Gender: Female
- Pronouns: she/her
- Nationality: South African
References
References
- David Guqaza, Senior Audit Manager, Deloitte Cape Town, dguqaza@gmail.com
- Kim Wessels, Senior Audit Manager, Deloitte Cape Town, kimwessels1406@gmail.com
- Jeremiah Bird, Senior Audit Manager, Deloitte New York, jerbird@deloitte.com
- Thea Cook, Audit Director, Deloitte Australia, linkedin.com/in/thea-cook-a9b823935
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Thokan And Associates
11.2023 - 05.2024
Financial Accountant
Petal Accounting
07.2023 - 10.2023
Audit Senior
Deloitte Sydney
07.2022 - 10.2022
Audit Senior
Deloitte New York
01.2022 - 05.2022
Audit Senior
Deloitte Cape Town
01.2019 - 12.2021
University of South Africa
Postgraduate diploma in applied accounting sciences
01.2017 - 05.2017
University of KwaZulu-Natal Pietermaritzburg
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
01.2014 - 05.2016
Woodlands Secondary School
Secondary Education
01.2009 - 05.2013