Kareem Browne, BSc, FCCA

Experience

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  KPMG

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2017

  •To prepare working papers, financial statements and furnish same to the audit manager, complete in all respects and in full compliance with statutory requirements/clients requirements/KPMG’s standards for his/her review.•To assist in ensuring the engagements assigned are properly planned. To monitor the engagement performance against the job plan and discuss with the audit manager whether revisions to the plan are needed as the examination progresses. To accept responsibility for work done on the assignment by the assistant accountants and staff accountants and the time spent on the engagement.•To maintain contact with the client in order to keep abreast of the progress of the examination and to give the necessary guidance to staff. To resolve problems or questions which arise and when considered necessary to discuss these problems with relevant specialists within the firm, the audit manager or engagement partner.•Being responsible for informing the audit manager on a timely basis of all material auditing or accounting problems and obtaining concurrence with his/her conclusions for resolving them.•To advise clients on accounting and tax problems emerging during the examination and give suggestions for resolving them.•To keep abreast of current developments in the accounting profession and to ensure that this knowledge is imparted to the staff through on-job training. Show less • Recognize potential audit issues or unusual relationships from basic analysis of the financial statements and communicate them to the team.• Clearly and accurately document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, client’s engagement history and planned audit approach. • Challenge procedures used in the past and attempt to enhance audit techniques. • Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment. • Maintain a strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel. • Stay informed of current business/economic developments relevant to the client's business.• Develop people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership.• Collaborate with team members to set goals and responsibilities. • Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views. • Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. • Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention. Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Staff Accountant

    Aug 2012 - Sept 2016
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  SuperPharm

  Apr 2017 - Sept 2019

  Loss Prevention Officer

  • Works with Category Management and Store Operations teams to ensure maximum profitability as relates to inventory (shrinkage, stock turn-over and lead times, slow moving product, capital costs).• Assists in planning the scope of audits and preparing audit programs for cash and deposit audits, inventory receiving and stock count audits, purchasing, health and safety audits, electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits and any other required audits.• Performs audit steps in a professional manner and as outlined in designed audit programs which includes, but is not limited to:1) Visiting the Company’s locations and observing the process flow.2) Examining the Company’s records to verify authenticity and accuracy.3) Obtaining explanations and data to make objective opinions about the adequacy of the system of internal controls.4) Reviewing systems and procedures to determine compliance.5) Preparing work papers to document findings.6) Proposing recommendations to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk.7) Preparing audit reports and presenting same to concerned parties.8) Monitoring and reviewing to ensure that agreed improvement plan has been implemented and is effective in eliminating or mitigating the risk.• Identifies potential areas for loss and develops strategies to eliminate/mitigate the risk.• Oversees training of staff for the execution of asset protection and safety functions of the organization both at the retail level as well as at the Central Support Unit.• Assists with the development and implementation of Loss Prevention/Asset Management Policies and procedures.• Assists with the development and implementation of Emergency and Safety policies and procedures.• Performs and/or assists with special investigations including administering detection, deterrence, investigation and resolution of violations of company policies and criminal activities. Show less

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  Pt. Lisas Industial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO)

  Oct 2019 - now

  Accounting Officer