Riya Shah
@riyashah
Detail-oriented junior auditor skilled in statutory audits, tax filing, and financial reporting and bookkeeping.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented junior auditor with hands-on experience conducting statutory and internal audits for small businesses, mid-sized firms, and group companies. I prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, financial statements, and tax returns while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards.
Currently pursuing ACCA, I have practical experience performing on-site audit tests, verifying transactions, analysing intercompany activity, and supporting group consolidations. I collaborate effectively with client accounting teams and contribute to audit reports and management letters with clear findings and recommendations.
I bring strong technical skills in MS Excel and QuickBooks, Tally, ICDL certification, and professional strengths in analytical thinking, attention to detail, client communication, time management, and ethical conduct. I work well independently and as part of teams in client-facing environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Junior Auditor
Thakkrar Financial Consultants
Apr 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted statutory and internal audits for small to mid-sized businesses and group companies, prepared audit schedules and tax returns, and drafted management letters that improved financial reporting accuracy.
Audit Trainee
Mabeya and Associates
Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 (1 month)
Supported audit teams in client engagements, maintained audit workpapers, and contributed to operational efficiency through attention to detail in a fast-paced audit environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oshwal College, Nairobi
ACCA (in progress), Accounting
2022 -
Pursuing ACCA while attending Oshwal College, focusing on professional accounting qualifications and related coursework.
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Senior High
A' Levels, Pre-university / A Levels
Completed A' Levels at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Senior High with coursework preparing for higher education.
Oshwal College, Nairobi
ICDL Certification, Information and Communication Technology
2022 - 2022
Completed ICDL certification covering MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email to strengthen digital literacy.
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High
O' Levels, Secondary Education
Completed O' Levels at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Junior High as part of secondary education.
Oshwal Academy Nairobi Primary
Primary Education Certificate, Primary Education
Completed primary education at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Primary.
Scholars English High School, Bhiwandi
Primary Education Certificate, Primary Education
Completed primary education at Scholars English High School in Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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