Shane Cannoosamy Pillay
Quatre-Bones
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical Audit Associate with 1.5 years of experience in external audit, financial statement preparation, and risk assessment. Successfully in charge of various offshore audit engagements, including the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable frameworks. Experienced in assisting local audit teams with audit planning, execution, and documentation. Skilled in preparing working papers, performing substantive testing, and identifying control weaknesses. Committed to leveraging strong technical knowledge and attention to detail to deliver high-quality outcomes. Adept at working collaboratively in team environments and maintaining client relationships. Eager to continue developing professional expertise and contribute to organizational success through continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Mauritius
Ebene
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted stock counts and inventory verification at client sites, ensuring proper valuation and recording.
- Assisted in planning audit engagements, including understanding client operations, identifying key risk areas, and developing tailored audit procedures.
- Performed substantive testing and test of controls to evaluate accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Prepared and maintained audit working papers in accordance with firm methodology and documentation standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting frameworks
- Collaborated with audit seniors and managers to discuss findings, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of audit phases.
- Communicated with client personnel to gather audit evidence and clarify discrepancies during fieldwork.
Audit associate
Grant Thornton Mauritius
Ebene
01.2024 - 12.2024
Audit associate
Moore Mauritius
Port Louis, Port Louis District
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in a local audit engagement, supporting the audit team throughout the planning and execution phases.
- Performed vouching of invoices to verify accuracy, validity, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Participated in physical asset inspections at the client’s premises to ensure proper recording and valuation.
- Conducted stock counts and inventory verification in coordination with client personnel.
- Helped prepare and organize audit working papers in line with firm methodology and quality standards.
Education
London College of Accountancy
Ebene 04.2001 -
Skills
- External Audit procedures
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit planning and risk assesment
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management and deadline adherence
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Continuous learning and professional development
Affiliations
- Hiking and nature walks
- Meditation and mindfulness practice
- Playing and watching football
- Listening to motivational or business-related podcasts
Timeline
Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Mauritius
01.2025 - Current
Audit associate
Grant Thornton Mauritius
01.2024 - 12.2024
Audit associate
Moore Mauritius
06.2023 - 08.2023
London College of Accountancy
04.2001 -
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