Kevon Joseph
196 Bellbird Avenue Maloney Gardens D'abadie
Summary
An internal auditor with extensive experience in examining financial records and evaluating internal controls with the aim of improving business compliance, workflows and processes through conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success, committed to personal and professional growth, adept communication skills and an effective team leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Auditor
University of West Indies
01.2020 - Current
- Managed key duties as the lead auditor for audit and advisory engagements
- Supervised and coached junior team members in the execution of audit procedures and performed initial reviews
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation
- Prepared and presented to management audit reports that reflect the results of audits performed
- Developed and provided regional team training on emerging internal audit topics
- Assisted in the preparation of the department's annual risk assessment process
- Collaborated on the execution of client relationship management meetings
Internal Audit Manager (Acting)
University of the West Indies
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed a portfolio of operational and financial audits
- Planned and allocated resources in accordance with auditor skills and audit schedules
- Conducted client relationship management meetings
In-Charge Accountant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed audit teams and successfully delivered external audits for medium to large enterprises on schedule
- Performed audit planning procedures inclusive of management inquiry, estimating audit materiality, determination of audit approach and risk assessment
- Supervised and coached accountants and audit assistants in the execution of audit procedures and performed initial reviews
- Undertook audit completion procedures inclusive of review of financial statements, drafting of representation letters and preparation of management letters for communication to management and audit committees
- Facilitated clear and efficient communication between engagement managers, partners, and the client's finance team
Staff Accountant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Clearly documented specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client engagement history and planned audit approach
- Proposed adjusting journal entries and communicated them with various clients
- Conducted business process and new systems analysis
- Executed substantive testing over Material Significant audit sections
- Identified potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements
Staff Assistant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Executed substantive testing over Material Non-Significant audit sections
- Documented accounting processes, conducted walkthrough procedures and performed test of controls in accordance to audit methodology
Education
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Pursuing
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
08-2023
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
The University of The West Indies
10-2014
Skills
- Analytical
- Internal Audits and Advisory
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Leadership
- Professional Skepticism
Affiliations
- UWI Club Adviser for the Rotaract Club of Piarco (UWI) - June 2024 to Present
- Immediate Past President of the Rotaract Club of Pirco (UWI) - June 2024 to Present
- President of the Rotaract Club of Pirco (UWI) - July 2023 to June 2024
- Vice President of the Rotaract Club of Piarco (UWI) - July 2022 to June 2023
- Member of the Rotaract Club of Piarco (UWI) - December 2021 to Present
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer
Accomplishments
- Attained the Club of the Year Award and Diamond Citation Certificate of Excellence 2023/2024 from Rotaract District 7030 for the execution impactful community service projects on campus and within surrounding communities.
Certification
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Memberships
- Institute of Internal Auditors - Trinidad and Tobago Chapter (IIATT)
- Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager (Acting)
University of the West Indies
08.2024 - 12.2024
Internal Auditor
University of West Indies
01.2020 - Current
In-Charge Accountant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
10.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Accountant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
10.2015 - 09.2018
Staff Assistant
KPMG Trinidad and Tobago
01.2015 - 09.2015
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Pursuing
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
The University of The West Indies
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
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