Raffy Dave Uy
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
I am a Certified Public Accountant and an Audit Manager at Grant Thornton, one of the leading accounting firms in New Zealand. I lead and supervise audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the New Zealand Auditing Standards.
I have over five years of audit experience, including almost three years at EY, one of the Big Four accounting firms, where I received high appraisal ratings for my performance and quality of work. I have a strong analytical and financial accounting skill set, and I am proficient in using MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF Exchange Tools. I hold a degree in Accountancy from the University of San Jose-Recoletos, where I graduated in 2017. I am passionate about learning and developing my professional skills, and I am always eager to take on new challenges and opportunities. My goal is to deliver value-added services to my clients and to contribute to the growth and success of Grant Thornton and the audit profession.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
Grant Thornton New Zealand, a member firm of Grant Thornton International
09.2023 - Current
- Managing audit assignments, including the assigned team, independently according to agreed standards and processes
- Establishing audit objectives and overall audit assignment scope to ensure efficiency and risk objectives are met, consulting with a partner as necessary
- Coordinating all aspects of audit planning including client meetings, review requirements and planning documents
- Maintaining an overview of all aspects of audit fieldwork and completion as assigned, resolving or referring risks and issues as appropriate
- Identifying potential risks or issues in regard to the client relationship and resolving or referring these to the partner
- Leading client meetings to inform client of progress and respond to questions and requests, consulting with and reporting to the partner as required and/or agreed
- Ensuring audit reports are accurate and meet agreed reporting and audit standards
- Working with specialists and experts to assess and apply high quality technical advice
- Leading and/or participating in team meetings, locally or across the service line as requested
- Developing professional and technical expertise, e.g. by attending training, seeking feedback on work completed, using on-the-job training opportunities
- Conducted risk-based audits to evaluate internal controls, compliance with laws and regulations, and accuracy of financial statements.
- Providing technical training to team members one-to-one or in groups as required.
Senior Auditor
Grant Thornton New Zealand, a member firm of Grant Thornton International
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Coached and managed a team of audit professionals, facilitated them to have the information, tools and opportunities they need to grow
- Continually updates understanding of business trends and emerging technologies to maintain reputation as trusted auditor
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters
- Demonstrated expertise in primary accounting framework (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Performs complex and specific audit procedures, while developing effective, client-focused audit strategies
- Coached and managed a team of audit professionals, facilitated them to have the information, tools and opportunities they need to grow
- Continually updates understanding of business trends and emerging technologies to maintain reputation as trusted auditor
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters
- Demonstrated expertise in primary accounting framework (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.
Auditor In-Charge
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Lead audit engagements which include planning, executing, directing, and completing the audits
- Managed assigned engagements for improved efficiency
- Supervised associates of the engagement team by overseeing audit areas, reviewing their deliverables, and providing overall evaluations.
Junior Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Performed audit procedures on engagements successfully from planning to conclusion phase
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the client’s business processes; discuss clients’ identified/observed internal control weakness and corresponding suggestion for improvement with the engagement team and client management
- Raised accounting and auditing issues identified during the engagements and offer recommended solutions
- Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage fieldwork on clients’ sites including liaising.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of San Jose-Recoletos
10.2017
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Client Relationship Management
- Employee Development
- Financial statement review
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Audit Documentation
- Report Preparation
- Audit facilitation
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Audit management
- Audit Planning
- Analyzing financial statements
- Data Analytics
- Budget Preparation
- International Accounting Standards
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Staff Training
- Effective Communication
- Attention to Detail
City
Wellington
State
New Zealand
Exposure Skills
- Motor Industry (FRS)
- Ability to work in a team
- Technology Hardware and Equipment (FRS)
- Communication Skills
- Automotive Manufacturing (FRS)
- Project Management
- Healthcare (FRS)
- Microsoft Office
- Power Utilities (FRS)
- IFRS
- Diversified Industrial Products (FRS)
- Real Estate (FRS)
Relevant Trainings Attended
- 2023 - LEAP Training
- Various GTNZ Training for Quality Audit
- New Starters Training
- 2022 - New Seniors Program
- Executing a Digital Audit
- 2019 - Data Analytics Coaching Session
- Intermediate assurance Staff Training
- Basic Taxes for Non-Tax Staff and Reviewing Income Tax Returns
Street
Wellington
Accreditations
- 2018 - Present, Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- May 2018, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – 1st taker passer
Personal Information
Nationality: Filipino
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Visayan
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Audit Manager
Grant Thornton New Zealand, a member firm of Grant Thornton International
09.2023 - Current
Senior Auditor
Grant Thornton New Zealand, a member firm of Grant Thornton International
11.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
01.2022 - 10.2022
Auditor In-Charge
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
07.2019 - 09.2020
Junior Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Philippines, a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
03.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Certified Public Accountant
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