Vanessa Lucas

Completed an on-site deployment in the US in the role of a field Senior on engagements in the Technology, Media and Telecommunication industry as well as Consumer Industry.

Role and Responsibilities included:

• Creating an overall Project Plan and monitoring adherence to timelines.
• Reporting directly to Senior Team members and holding discussions on complex issues. Coaching and reviewing work of junior team members.
• Main point of contact for the client on audit requests.
• Collaborating with supporting arms to drive efficiency and improving turnover time.

• Led end to end Audit Process on multiple engagements.
• Performed Internal Control Discussions and interviews with Internal Auditors and Management.
• Collaborated with multiple Audit Centers of Excellence, Analytics Specialists and Engagement Service Centers to drive efficiencies.
• Provide Engagement Based Training and Coaching to subordinates.
• Manage, supervise and review work performed by teams of 4-8 members.
• Use auditing software to reduce turnaround time of deliverables.
• Facilitated Onboarding Training Sessions for New Hires and Virtual Training sessions on audit tools.

• Performed Preliminary and Concluding Analytics to assist in the planning and concluding procedures through investigation and detailed documentation of variances and understanding of the entity.
• Performed test of details and substantive analytical procedures on account balances and classes of transaction.
• Supervised junior accounting staff to evaluate performance and maintain auditing standards.
• Performed testing of significant risk areas such as Journal Entry Testing through application of proprietary tools.

• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Performed Financial Statement Tie-outs.
• Performed Balance Sheet Accounts Testing
• Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to engagements.
• Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems