Meghan Marasti
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Developed critical skills in fast-paced, high-stakes assurance environment, including strategic planning and risk management. Skilled in building strong client relationships and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills to contribute effectively to diverse organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
FSO Assurance Senior
Ernst & Young
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Served as the lead senior on an SEC registrant in financial service with over $18 billion in assets.
- Analyzed financial data, identified risks, assessed internal controls to provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Prepared and reviewed audit work papers, documentation, and reports including security borrowing and commercial real estate service to support audit findings and conclusions, ensuring adherence to professional standards and firm policies.
- Maintained a strong client focus, responsive to client requests and maintained working relationships with client personnel including communicating audit findings and recommendations to client management, addressing areas for improvement and providing value-added insights to enhance the financial reporting process.
- Effectively presented the investment process during a PCAOB inspection, showcasing a comprehensive understanding and adherence to regulatory standards.
FSO Assurance Staff
Ernst & Young
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Updated the engagement seniors and executives on audit progress on a daily basis by maintaining a detailed schedule of procedures completed to date.
- Prepared quarterly and year-end fluctuation analyses.
- Participated in continuous professional education courses to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies related to auditing practices.
- Established strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the audit process.
- Assisted in on-boarding inexperienced staff and interns by maintaining an open channel of communication for questions.
FSO Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed audited walkthroughs for multiple significant classes of transactions to evaluate effective implementation of internal controls.
- Participated in daily and monthly meetings with the audit team and partner to discuss end of quarter results.
- Created and presented a proposal to build a better working world within the workplace.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05-2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Financial Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
- Financial Statement Analysis
Timeline
FSO Assurance Senior
Ernst & Young
08.2024 - 12.2024
FSO Assurance Staff
Ernst & Young
10.2022 - 08.2024
FSO Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University
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