Shameika Gunzell
George Town,Cayman Islands
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record, adept in reviewing financial statements and enhancing client relationships. Expertise in audit strategy preparation and project management, complemented by strong communication skills. Demonstrates integrity and adaptability, driving compliance and financial accuracy across diverse industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
Maples Group
George Town, Cayman Islands
08.2023 - Current
- Assist with the provision of regulatory and compliance services to a portfolio of clients, as well as financial statement review.
- Perform quarterly reviews and cash flow monitoring of a portfolio of clients' financial data to ensure compliance with the regulations in relation to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). This includes obtaining the clients' quarterly NAV package for the respective funds and tracing material financial statement line items, such as level 1 and level 2 investments, and loans to supporting documents.ents.
- Liaise with the client, and discuss any differences between the financial statements and the supporting documents, and whether any adjustment is required.
- Oversee the onboarding of new investor accounts and reporting in accordance with FATCA and CRS regulations, AIFMD depositary services, country-by-country notification and reporting services (CbCR), and economic substance (ES) filing services.
- Liaise with clients, investors, investment parties, and other third parties in various international jurisdictions to collect financial data and due diligence information for the classification and preparation of FATCA/CRS reporting.
- Liaise with liquidation team at Maples and the law firm to assist and advise on final reporting requirements for FATCA/CRS and ES reporting
- Preparing and sending invoices to clients for services performed based on the signed agreements.
- Preparing accrual reports and continuously monitoring bad debt reports.
SENIOR AUDITOR
Ernst and Young
George Town, Cayman Islands
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Lead and manage external audits in the Wealth and Asset Management sector, which entails obtaining an understanding of the entities, the industry, and the environment in which they operate, as well as the associated risks and relevant controls.
- Performing audit procedures on technical and high-risk audit areas, such as level 3 investments, realized gains or losses, IFRS 9, and loans.
- Preparing agendas and leading meetings with clients and audit team members to provide updates on the progress of the audit, as well as any issues encountered.
- Preparing and chairing presentations with the internal auditing team, detailing the audit strategy, technical areas for testing, significant risks, and other important audit factors.
- Supervising and reviewing the work of staff auditors across different regions, such as BBC (Bahamas, Bermuda, and Cayman) and India.
- Performing analytical procedures on account balances and amounts movement in relation to net asset value, earnings, and performance fees using fund-specific and industry-related information.
- Assisting with external audits in the banking sector by performing testing on significant areas such as cash, deposits, and testing controls.
- Collaborating with different EY offices, such as the New York office, to work on large technical engagements.
- Performing valuation audit procedures for clients with diverse investment strategies and complex asset class portfolios. Such as hedge funds, funds of funds, and private clients.
- Prepare budgets for each audit engagement, and prepare overrun reports where required.
ACCOUNTANT
KPMG
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Performing audit procedures (planning, substantive and completion activities) for large companies in the Finance Industry
- Performed duties of a Lead auditor requiring the review of staff documentation and preparation of audit observations
- Assign and oversee work papers prepared by staff auditors
- Liaising with the client on an ongoing basis as well as specialists on the audit
- Building string client relationships
- Draft the budget and manage the progress of the job (Job Project Management)
- Preparing agenda and relevant documents for planning meetings
- Drafting and reviewing of financial statements using audited information in accordance with IFRS and the applicable laws and regulations
SEMI-SENIOR AUDITOR
BDO
Kingston, Jamaica
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Performing audit procedures for companies in the Manufacturing, Service and Government Industry
- Supervising assistants in performing their sections
- Organize and perform stock counts
- Liaising with the client on an ongoing basis
- Assist in drafting the financial statements
ADVISORY INTERN
Ernst and Young
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Preforming internal audits for clients in the manufacturing and financial industry
- Performing testing of controls and walkthrough
- Liaise with the client and the senior on the engagement on an ongoing basis
- Assists with the preparation of the work plan (audit strategy) as well as preparing reports detailing any control deficiencies noted and providing recommendations
TAX INTERN
Ernst and Young
New York, US
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Filing and Checking K-1s
- Assisting with the preparation of tax work papers with the supervision of audit manager
- Using Microsoft Excel and formulas to align partner data to ensure it fits on the K-1s
- Assists in tax return processing
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE - ACCOUNTING
University of the West Indies
Mona01.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT STUDIES
University of the West Indies
Mona01.2017
Skills
- Reviewing financial statements
- Testing of Controls
- Client Liaison
- Audit Strategy Preparation
- Report Preparation
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Project Management
- IFRS Knowledge
- US GAAP Knowledge
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Remote Collaboration Tools
Certification
CPA (License pending), New York Board of Accountancy.
Softwareproficiencies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
- Remote collaboration tools - Zoom, Microsoft Teams, DocuSign.
Timeline
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
Maples Group
08.2023 - Current
SENIOR AUDITOR
Ernst and Young
10.2021 - 07.2023
ACCOUNTANT
KPMG
10.2019 - 09.2021
SEMI-SENIOR AUDITOR
BDO
03.2019 - 10.2019
ADVISORY INTERN
Ernst and Young
01.2018 - 04.2018
TAX INTERN
Ernst and Young
01.2017 - 04.2017
CPA (License pending), New York Board of Accountancy.
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE - ACCOUNTING
University of the West Indies
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT STUDIES
University of the West Indies
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