I'm looking to apply my audit, risk-assessment, process-improvement, and project-coordination skills in a remote global or on-site EU role contributing to strong financial reporting, compliance, and efficient business processes.
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Laíza Coelho
@laizacoelho
I coordinate international audits, validate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I've coordinated concurrent audit engagements for 20+ national and international clients at Grant Thornton, delivering zero missed regulatory deadlines under IFRS standards.
I validate financial statements for $10M+ revenue clients through substantive testing and reconciliations, and I produce rigorous audit working papers with zero quality-review points flagged. My work also includes risk-based internal-controls testing and identifying key control deficiencies.
Previously at BDO and KPMG, I issued audit opinions, managed ISA 505 external confirmations, reconciled financial data, and supported multinational clients across IFRS and US GAAP. I also investigated discrepancies against ISO 37001 anti-bribery and risk-control procedures.
Alongside audit work, I've mentored students on career positioning, resume writing, Microsoft Word, and LinkedIn profile optimization. I communicate in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Japanese and bring a practical, organized approach to cross-functional coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CA
Career Development Consultant
Cumorah Academy
Apr 2026 - Jul 2026 (3 months)
Delivered 1:1 career mentoring to 10+ students, improving resume structure and job-market alignment. Coordinated guidance sessions and trained students in Microsoft Word and LinkedIn optimization.
Senior External Audit Assistant
Grant Thornton
Feb 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated concurrent audit engagements for 20+ national and international clients, ensuring zero missed regulatory deadlines under IFRS standards. Validated financial statements for clients with revenue exceeding $10M and produced 30+ audit working papers with zero quality-review points flagged.
Coordinated the issuance of 5+ audit opinions for large-scale retail clients, ensuring on-time delivery by identifying and resolving key financial risk areas. Executed 50+ external confirmation procedures and reconciled financial data across multiple systems to improve accuracy and compliance.
Analyzed financial statements for oil-sector clients, ensuring accurate validation of balance sheets and income statements against IFRS requirements. Produced audit documentation and reports in English, coordinated stock inventory audits, and executed substantive testing procedures for global engagements under IFRS and US GAAP.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UC
UNINTER International University Center
Postgraduate Certificate, Financial Planning and Services
2025 - 2026
Pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Financial Planning and Services remotely.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Skills
External AuditsInternal AuditingFinancial ReportingFinancial ValidationIFRSUS GAAPISA 505Risk AssessmentInternal ControlsFinancial ReconciliationsSubstantive TestingProject CoordinationStakeholder ManagementCross Functional Team ManagementProcess ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeData AnalysisMentoring and CoachingCareer CoachingResume WritingPortugueseEnglishSpanishJapanese
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