Zoha Arab
@zohaarab
ACA-qualified Audit Senior Manager specializing in US GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial reporting excellence.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an ACA-qualified Audit Senior Manager with over 10 years' experience leading audits for US-listed and multinational clients across life sciences, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and charities.
At Deloitte I directed audit strategy and risk assessment, managed multiple engagements end-to-end, and led the rollout and execution of Omnia audit analytics to improve efficiency and insight. I also acted as Product Owner on larger engagements, defining workplans and ensuring quality execution.
I bring strong technical expertise in US GAAP, IFRS and SOX compliance, with hands-on experience coordinating internal and IT control testing and preparing analytical insights on complex accounting areas.
I mentor and coach teams and support international secondments. I provide commercial advisory to clients, delivering actionable financial reporting insights to support performance analysis and strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Audit Senior Manager
Deloitte LLP
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Led engagements for US-listed and multinational clients across life sciences, logistics, manufacturing and hospitality, directing audit strategy, risk assessment and SOX compliance. ACA-qualified with over 10 years' experience advising on US GAAP and IFRS and driving Omnia audit software roll-outs to improve audit efficiency.
Audit Manager
Deloitte LLP
Sep 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 9 months)
Managed audits for US-listed clients in life sciences, logistics and manufacturing, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations and delivering actionable financial reporting insights. Coordinated audit teams and streamlined delivery with centre support to enhance efficiency.
Audit Assistant Manager
Deloitte LLP
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)
Led audit engagements for life sciences and hospitality clients, conducting detailed financial statement analysis and managing timelines and resources to deliver audits within scope and on time. Supported senior managers in report delivery and coached junior staff.
Audit Senior Associate
Deloitte LLP
Sep 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years)
Performed day-to-day audit procedures, designed risk-based audit tests, prepared summaries of significant matters and supported internal control reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting. Liaised with clients to obtain data and maintain audit documentation quality.
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton
Mar 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 4 months)
Delivered audit engagements across manufacturing, logistics and not-for-profit clients, performing substantive testing and journal-entry analysis using IDEA and preparing financial statements with CaseWare. Contributed to planning, disclosure checklists and final analytical reviews.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kaplan Financial
ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), Chartered Accountancy
2018 - 2020
Completed the ACA professional qualification through Kaplan Financial in Reading from January 2018 to August 2020.
Kaplan Financial
ICAEW Professional Qualification, Chartered Accountancy
2015 - 2017
Completed the ICAEW professional qualification via Kaplan Financial in Reading from January 2015 to December 2017.
Kaplan Financial
AAT Diploma in Business Skills, Business
2015 - 2017
Awarded the AAT Diploma in Business Skills through Kaplan Financial in Reading from January 2015 to December 2017.
Brigidine School - Windsor
A-Levels, A-Levels (Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry)
2012 - 2014
Completed A-Levels in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at Brigidine School, Windsor from January 2012 to December 2014.
Kaplan Financial
AAT Qualification in Accounting - Levels 3 & 4, Accounting
AAT qualifications in Accounting (Levels 3 and 4) obtained via Kaplan Financial.
Baylis Court School
GCSE, General Certificate of Secondary Education
2010 - 2011
Grade: 13 A*-C grades; A in Mathematics; B in English
Achieved 13 GCSEs (A*-C), including an A in Mathematics and a B in English, at Baylis Court School from January 2010 to December 2011.
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