Michaela Franca

• Leading the offsite engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit and conducting reviews of the work produced by the engagement staff
• Supervising and supporting the engagement staff, ensuring quality and compliance of their work, and fostering effective communication with the engagement manager and partner
• Collaborating with managers and partners on resolving client issues and providing recommendations on accounting matters
• Managing multiple engagements simultaneously with different teams, meeting client deadlines and expectations
• Creating and tracking engagement budgets, identifying and addressing any inefficiencies or risks
• Conducting performance reviews and feedback sessions with team members, providing them with guidance and coaching

Role- Quality mentor

• Supported Quality lead in driving the quality agenda for team
• Performed Quality checks and shared observations with team members
• Prepared a forward looking coverage report on a monthly basis to ensure high risk population is covered
• Demonstrated ability to solve business problems and interpreting MI to a variety of audiences including central leadership
• Facilitated trainings of relevant processes and technical knowledge to the new hires and additionally conducted knowledge sharing session for the existing staff to encourage ongoing development of the work produced by the team
• Performed thematic reviews of feedback received from stakeholders and shared observations with team members
• Added value to the business by assisting in creation of proposals and other new business development efforts

• Worked on UK audit engagements across a range of industries, covering key financial statement areas such as fixed assets, payroll, equity, receivables, payables, revenue, and cash. Contributed across all stages of the audit cycle, including statutory audits and group reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable reporting standards.
• Gained exposure by auditing diverse large groups and standalone entities thereby developing in-depth understanding of different international financial reporting standards
• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with all levels of onshore staff to increase satisfaction and strengthen client relationships
• Mentored and trained junior audit associates by providing work direction and reviewing work assignments
• Handled multiple audit engagements simultaneously and delegated work to colleagues appropriately based on their grades to ensure timely completion of work