Cristina Martinez Mercado
Miami,MOR
Summary
- Experienced with auditing financial statements and internal controls to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Utilizes keen analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable solutions. Knowledge of compliance requirements and risk management principles, ensuring thorough and reliable assurance processes.
- Offering strong analytical abilities and proactive approach to problem-solving, eager to learn and develop within assurance environment. Brings understanding of core accounting principles and proficiency in data analysis.
- Knowledgeable Assurance Associate with solid background in risk assessment and process improvement. Skilled in executing audit procedures and identifying key areas for improvement. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, ensuring accurate application throughout all assurance engagements.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through clear communication, active listening, and prompt resolution of concerns or issues raised during audits.
- Conducted reviews of interim financial information, providing timely insights into potential risks or areas requiring further investigation in year-end audits.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth through hands-on training and constructive feedback on performance evaluations.
Assurance Intern
PwC
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Promoted and positioned audit findings and reports to audit management team to advise and inform decision making
- Assisted teams with data visualizations utilizing automation programs like Tableau, UiPath, and Excel
- Collaborated with teams to ensure proper compliance to GAAP while effectively communicating with colleagues on the constant improvements of existing analysis procedures
Internal Audit Intern
Ryder Systems
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Performed internal audit procedures while supporting Audit Services Department to ensure operating effectiveness of SOX controls
- Evaluated and identified defining issues and effectively communicated to audit management team to provide recommendations when concerns were identified
- Prepared working papers and conducted interviews to ensure proper functioning of internal departments to optimize internal controls
- Developed working papers evidencing performance of all audit work while assisting Audit Service Department in planning and managing audit mandates, including documentation of work performed
Audit Intern
PAAST CPA
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Drove audit effectiveness and preparation by acting as a right arm to clients, spanning across all levels, while building mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders (i.e., audit leaders, accounting experts, executive leaders)
- Conceptualized strategies and solutions to optimize internal controls and solutions and integrated all functions of the auditing process, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, trial balances, and preliminary analytics
Education
Master of Arts - Accounting
Florida International University
Miami, FL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Marketing
Barry University
Miami Shores, FL05.2021
Skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Project management experience
- Problem-solving capacity
- Research and analysis
- Auditing standards
- Internal controls evaluation
Awards
- Dean's List (Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021).
- Magna Cum Laude - Barry University.
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2022 - Current
Assurance Intern
PwC
06.2021 - 07.2021
Internal Audit Intern
Ryder Systems
03.2021 - 05.2021
Audit Intern
PAAST CPA
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting, Marketing
Barry University
Master of Arts - Accounting
Florida International University
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