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Shailendra Rambissoon

Shailendra Rambissoon

Audit Manager
Belle Vue,Mauritius

Summary

FCCA qualified professional with expertise in statutory audits for conglomerates, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Demonstrated ability in team leadership and project management, consistently meeting reporting deadlines. Aiming to leverage financial acumen as Head of Finance to enhance decision-making and drive organizational growth. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and improving cash flow management and financial governance.

Possess unique blend of skills in risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. Can confidently drive process improvements, ensuring financial integrity and transparency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Audit manager

Ernst & Young
Ebene
10.2023 - Current
  • Established clear lines of communication between all levels of staff during auditing projects.
  • Prepared concise audit reports, facilitated informed decision making in the company's management board meetings.
  • Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills.
  • Managed several teams in different assignment and implemented proper coordination within the teams and with the clients for timely delivery of assignments
  • Assessed risk associated with the entity’s operations and financial reporting, identified weakness in internal controls and provided recommendations to address these risks
  • Tailored substantive audit procedures that address the entity’s specific risk
  • Prepared and ensured that the financial statements are in accordance with the IFRS Accounting Standards and Companies Act
  • In charge of Group Audit for several entities listed on the stock exchange
  • Manage client accounts including billing and new service development
  • Prepared consultation memo on technical issues such as ISA 800, restatement and going concern issues
  • Manages a team of professional resources, actively develop, train, coach and provide feedback for performance assessments for team members
  • Work with other managers to help ensure the proper development of the audit staff and assist with career development of team members

Assistant Audit Manager

Ernst & Young
Ebene
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards for reliable auditing practices.
  • Provided insightful recommendations for improvement of financial systems.
  • Familiarized staff members with best practices in financial reporting.
  • Managed several teams in different assignment and implemented proper coordination within the teams and with the clients for timely delivery of assignments.
  • Partly responsible for planning, risk assessments, testing, and completion of engagements.
  • Ensure proper documentation and review of engagements.
  • Maintain Client Relationship by focusing on quality and service excellence.
  • Attend mandatory technical training sessions.
  • Acted as in-charges on medium and complex engagements.

Audit Supervisor

Ernst & Young
Ebene
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Improved audit efficiency by implementing new software tools.
  • Streamlined reporting processes for better transparency and accuracy.
  • Identified potential financial risks with thorough analysis of company records.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Trained junior auditors improving their auditing skills and knowledge base.
  • Designed and implemented an efficient audit plan, reducing time spent on each audit.
  • Successfully managed multiple audits concurrently without compromising quality or deadlines.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy leading to improved record-keeping practices.

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
Ebene
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Export transactions were audited thoroughly to ensure full tax compliance.
  • Streamlined auditing process, resulting in improved productivity and time management.
  • Provided strategic advice on financial processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Managed a variety of complex auditing projects to enhance organisational efficiency.
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
  • Oversee audit of global business entities namely Investment Manager, Funds and GBC 1,
  • In charge of a portfolio of audit clients in different sectors namely in the construction, engineering, commercial and medical sector.
  • In charge in SOC report for fund administration, private equity and hedge funds
  • Review audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the firm’s methodology
  • Ensure that all work papers supporting the review are clear and concise
  • Train/mentor staff assigned to the team and prepare performance reviews at completion
  • Prepare reports, present findings and recommendations to all levels of management
  • Deliver several audit assignments being allocated within their respective deadline

Audit Supervisor

Nexia Baker & Arenson
Port Louis
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Improved audit efficiency by implementing new software tools.
  • Streamlined reporting processes for better transparency and accuracy.
  • Identified potential financial risks with thorough analysis of company records.
  • Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting.
  • Establish or tailor review programs and testing procedures to ensure they are appropriate for the processes being reviewed.
  • Review audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the firm’s methodology.
  • Ensure that all work papers supporting the review are clear and concise.
  • Train/mentor staff assigned to the team and prepare performance reviews at completion.
  • Prepare reports, present findings and recommendations to all levels of management.
  • Deliver several audit assignments being allocated within their respective deadline.

Audit Senior

Nexia Baker & Arenson
Port Louis
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Identified potential risks through comprehensive internal audits.
  • Streamlined auditing process, resulting in improved productivity and time management.
  • Utilised advanced auditing software tools for efficient data analysis and reporting.
  • Analysed financial data to detect discrepancies or fraudulent activities.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting detailed audit procedures.
  • Ensured accurate reporting by validating the company's income and expenditures records.

Business Assurance Officer

DFK R.C Partners
Calebasses
03.2015 - 09.2016


  • Auditing financial statements of investment holdings, management companies and group companies
  • Inquiring of management and others to gain an understanding of the organisation itself, its operations, financial reporting, and known fraud or error.
  • Reviewing financial documents and judging the liquidity and credibility of the organization.
  • Performing analytical procedures on expected or unexpected variances in account balances or classes of transactions.
  • Testing documentation supporting account balances or classes of transactions.
  • Confirming accounts receivable and other accounts with a third party.
  • Computation and filing PAYE, NPS, VAT return and income tax return.
  • Preparation of management accounts and filing of annual return.
  • Supervision of support staff.

Part Time Accountant

Loita Management Services
Port Louis
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Preparation of financial statements in accordance to IFRS
  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts and bank reconciliation
  • Timely payment of suppliers and overseeing of debtors
  • Preparation of VAT computation and filing of monthly VAT return;
  • Preparation of Group Consolidated Financial Statement according to IFRS
  • Computation of the monthly Payroll, NPF, NSF and PAYE
  • Preparation of cash flow forecast.

Education

Professional Qualification

Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
United Kingdom
06.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
London
05.2008 - 09.2011

Post Graduate - Business Administration

University of Wales
London
06.2010 - 01.2012

Skills

  • Financial audits under IFRS
  • Team Leadership and organisational abilities
  • Budget and cashflow analysis
  • Project management experience
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Effective delegation
  • Training facilitation
  • Time management
  • Communication with the audit committee


Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Creole
Native

Affiliations

  • • Watching and playing football
  • • Reading newspapers
  • • Travelling
  • • Watching Snooker & Formula 1

Certification

FCCA - 13 February 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Audit manager

Ernst & Young
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Audit Manager

Ernst & Young
10.2022 - 09.2023

Audit Supervisor

Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 09.2022

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
04.2019 - 09.2021

Audit Supervisor

Nexia Baker & Arenson
07.2018 - 03.2019

Audit Senior

Nexia Baker & Arenson
10.2016 - 06.2018

Business Assurance Officer

DFK R.C Partners
03.2015 - 09.2016

Part Time Accountant

Loita Management Services
03.2014 - 10.2014

Post Graduate - Business Administration

University of Wales
06.2010 - 01.2012

Professional Qualification

Association of Certified Chartered Accountant
06.2008 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting

Oxford Brookes University
05.2008 - 09.2011

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