SHAMINDER (SAMI) KAUR, CPA

Centreville, VA
sk5d494c@westpost.net
571-332-2466
Senior associate at a big four accounting firm with 5 years of experience in Pu
blic Accounting and 4+ years of experience in Private Accounting. Excels at see
ing the big picture, identifying gaps and managing initiatives. Plays an intergr
al role as a team leader providing direction and motivation to staff members man
aging big audit projects with tight deadlines and within the scope of budget. Se
lf motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Experience spans private equity, real estate, telecommunications and non-profit
clients.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strong Team leader skills
Excellent Project management skills
Excellent Communication skills
Ability to identify and resolve issues
Ability to work under stress/meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills
Strong knowledge of GAAP & GAAS
Strong knowledge of OMB circular A-133
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
KPMG, LLP Oct 20
05- Present
Senior Associate
Received 4 Encore (appreciation) Awards on different clients/projects.
Executed a quality audit on a challenging client with significant turnover in ma
nagement and accounting issues. Proposed 30 audit adjustments and communicated s
everal significant internal control deficiencies.
Performed beyond Manager/and Partner's expectations taking complete ownership of
the job,worked closely with the team to complete the audit within the scope of
budget despite client delays and provided excellent client service.
Met client's accelerated deadline on a project working with complete dedication
and provided quality audit and excellent client service.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, execute and complete financial statement audits on various for-profit and
non-profit clients with total assets ranging from 100 million - 900 million; a
nd revenue ranging from 150 million - 600 million, in accordance with U.S. Gen
erally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditin
g Standards (GAAS).
Perform and evaluate controls and compliance procedures with respect to non-prof
it client's major federal programs in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circ
ular A-133.
Identify risks and assess potential impact of risks on the organization using a
risk based approach to develop audit programs, as appropriate, and determine are
as requiring additional analysis.
Identify and test key internal controls, evaluate, and suggest corrective plan t
o strengthen the control environment for various clients.
Identify and test key balance sheet and income statement accounts ensuring all t
ransactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and propose audit adjustments a
s necessary.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects; manage and prioritize risks on concurre
nt projects; and understand changing prioritizes and shift work to accomplish ta
sks with competing priorities.
Coordinate and administer assignments, monitoring audit team progress and managi
ng budgets and schedules. Serve as day to day project leader for audits ensuring
projects are completed on-time and within the scope of the budget.
Provide instructions and guidance to staff members and review their work papers.
Act as a mentor for staff associates, helping guide their careers to achieve th
eir personal objectives.
Use CAAT (Computer assisted audit techniques) to perform test work; collect and
analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, frau
d, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Trimark Corporation
Property Accountant May 2
004- June 2005
Offered a permanent position after one month in volunteer position.
Job Responsibilities
Processed accounts receivable for the company's entire portfolio and played a ke
y role in improving collectability for accounts receivable by 30%.
Researched invoices and processed check run for accounts payable on time resulti
ng in reduction of the excess cost incurred because of late fee charges by 20%.
Prepared monthly financial reporting package for company's entire portfolio.
Prepared accounting policy procedures for the job responsibilities performed.
Counterpart International Inc, Washington DC
Accounting Intern Jan 2004-A
pril 2004
Job Responsibilities
Prepared monthly rental invoices for tenants.
Processed expense reports for various non-profits programs
Prepared variance analysis for budget vs. expenses for various non-profit progra
ms.
Reconciled bank accounts for several field offices.
Kay Caterers, PVT, Ltd, New Delhi, India
Accountant August 1998
- June 2001
Job Responsibilities
Processed monthly accounts receivable for company's entire portfolio
Researched invoices and performed check run for accounts payable.
Processed payroll for 50 employees on monthly basis.
EDUCATION
George Mason University, Farifax, VA (2005)
Bachelors of science in Accounting
Maitreyi College, Delhi University, INDIA (2001)
Bachelors in Commerce
Ranked #1 in an accounting program
CERTIFICATION
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Licensed in Virginia: March, 2008
Licensed in Washington DC: May, 2009
MEMBERSHIP
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Yardi, property management software
Ability to work with computer assisted audit techniques (CAAT).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English, Hindi and Punjabi
OTHERS ACTIVITIES
Beta Alpha Psi, the professional and Honorary Financial Services Fraternity.
Junior Achievement- Received good citizenship award for community spirit and out
standing leadership.
Participated in company's recruiting events.
Performed as a transitional coach to new hires for the company.