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Shesta Bhuwanee

Highlands, Phoenix

Summary

Result-driven professional with over 5 years of experience delivering audit services in Alternative Investment and Asset Management. Possesses 3 years of expertise in financial reporting, demonstrating attention to detail and strong multi-tasking capabilities. Committed to maintaining high ethical standards while seeking new challenges in an international work environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

Opus Fund Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepares accurate and timely quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial statements for hedge funds and private equity clients in accordance with US GAAP (and also IFRS).
  • Reviews client and auditor comments on financial statements.
  • Reviews financial statements and supporting work papers prepared by junior accountants to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal quality controls.
  • Manage audit requests, prepare supporting documentation, and coordinate the timely completion of draft completion.
  • Communicate with various departments within the company to resolve queries from clients and auditors.
  • Conduct yearly training sessions on topics assigned.
  • Utilizes fund accounting platforms and Excel to produce detailed reports and reconciliations.
  • Works on the project (Fund of Fund trackers and TFA cash flows) as per the specific fund’s needs.

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG Mauritius
07.2016 - 08.2022
  • Audit of local and international clients operating as private equity funds, investment holding entities, investment managers, and trading companies.
  • Performed audits of consolidated and standalone entities, including a review of financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Coached, and inspired junior team members on audit assignments.
  • In-depth review of the valuation of quoted and unquoted financial instruments.
  • Interacted and built strong relationships with key management, and is their main contact.
  • Articulated audit findings, risks, and detailed recommendations to the executive management team.
  • Performed risk assessment, substantive audit procedures, internal control assessment, corroborative interviews, reviewed accounting estimates for bias, and analyzed significant unusual transactions.

Education

ACCA Qualified -

London College of Accountancy
01-2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Charles Telfair Institute (Curtin University)
06-2016

Cambridge Higher School Certificate -

Forest Side State Secondary School
02-2013

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Financial statement review
  • Analytical and evaluation
  • Fast learner,
  • Multitasking
  • MS Office (strong Excel skills)
  • Critical thinking
  • Audit tools e (Audit, Clara, and IDEA)
  • Training and development

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Snorkeling and scuba diving

Languages

English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • Audit foundation (Level 1 to 4)
  • Alliance Française de Maurice
  • Australian Maths Competition

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Opus Fund Services
09.2022 - Current

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG Mauritius
07.2016 - 08.2022

ACCA Qualified -

London College of Accountancy

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Charles Telfair Institute (Curtin University)

Cambridge Higher School Certificate -

Forest Side State Secondary School

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