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Makail Griffin

Suffolk

Summary

Audit professional prepared for impactful roles in financial sector. Extensive experience in leading audits, identifying discrepancies, and recommending improvements. Collaborative team player with results-oriented mindset, ensuring quality outcomes and adaptability to changing requirements. Skilled in risk management and internal controls, valued for reliability and precision.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Senior

BDO USA L,P.
07.2023 - 06.2025
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of different construction, dealership, and real estate entities ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
  • Conducted walkthrough of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
  • Prepared complex sets of financial statements with disclosures for management to review.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Mentored new hires within the department, offering guidance on day-to-day responsibilities as well as long-term career development opportunities within the field of auditing.
  • Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.

Audit Associate

BDO USA L,P.
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive audits of different construction, dealership, and real estate entities ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Prepared comprehensive audit reports, detailing findings and presenting recommendations for improvement.
  • Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
  • Led training sessions on new auditing software and tools, increasing team proficiency and productivity.

Audit Busy Season Intern

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.

Education

Master of Science -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2022

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2021

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team building and leadership
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Microsoft Excel proficient
  • GAAP

Timeline

Audit Senior

BDO USA L,P.
07.2023 - 06.2025

Audit Associate

BDO USA L,P.
07.2022 - 07.2023

Audit Busy Season Intern

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.
01.2022 - 04.2022

Master of Science -

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University
Makail Griffin