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Jeffery

ACCA Affiliate | Audit and Finance professional

About Me

ACCA Affiliate with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance) and over 2 years of audit experience at Ernst & Young (FSO). Audit work requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles, IFRS, financial statement structures, VAT, and internal controls — providing a strong foundation directly applicable to a junior accountant role. Experienced in reviewing financial data for accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and preparing structured financial documentation. Detail oriented, responsible, and eager to apply accounting knowledge in a hands-on role. Based in Riga, Latvia, with a valid residence permit. Fluent in English and currently completing a Master's degree in Business Management in Jelgava, Latvia.

Jurisdiction

Regions: Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania

Notable Employer

  • Lead Associate at Ernst And Young - GDS
  • Advanced Associate at Ernst And Young - GDS
  • Assurance Associate at Ernst And Young - GDS

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience0-5 years
Current StatusActive
Management Support InternDimitra International
2025 - 2025

• Prepared and maintained accurate financial records, reports, and documentation for legal and business consultancy operations. • Developed financial forecasts and supported planning and budgeting activities for management decision-making. • Reviewed and organised business and financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all records. • Collaborated with international teams, demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.

Lead AssociateNotableErnst And Young - GDS
2023 - 2023

• Applied in-depth knowledge of IFRS, accounting principles, and VAT frameworks while auditing financial statements of major banks in the MENA region — building strong practical accounting knowledge through rigorous financial review. • Reviewed financial statements, account balances, and disclosures for accuracy and compliance, requiring thorough understanding of double-entry accounting, ledger structures, and reporting requirements. • Performed detailed variance analysis and reasonableness checks over account balances, identifying and investigating discrepancies — core skills for junior accounting work. • Assessed the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, contributing recommendations for improvement to clients. • Prepared structured financial documentation including audit reports, management letters, and Financial Statement Quality Reviews (FSQR) to a high standard. • Communicated financial findings to clients clearly, resolving accounting queries and maintaining productive working relationships.

Advanced AssociateNotableErnst And Young - GDS
2022 - 2023

• Conducted financial statement audits across real estate, retail, trading, education, mining, and construction — building broad exposure to different accounting environments, cost structures, and VAT applications. • Reviewed and validated accounting entries, account balances, and financial data for compliance with IFRS, identifying errors and areas of non-compliance. • Maintained detailed and structured working papers across high-volume client engagements, demonstrating accuracy and responsibility.

Assurance AssociateNotableErnst And Young - GDS
2021 - 2022

• Assisted in financial statement audits, preparing working papers and supporting senior auditors with financial data review and documentation. • Developed core accounting knowledge and professional discipline in financial accuracy, data organisation, and structured documentation.

Education

Masters of Professional Master's Degree in Business ManagementLatvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
2024 - Present
Masters of Accounting and FinanceAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants
2017 - 2023
Degree of CommerceUniversity of MAdras
2017 - 2020

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English