Kuliwa Lifwatila


About Me

Experienced accountant with expertise in auditing, data analytics, and financial planning, with a strong track record of accurate reports and leadership.

Location

Washington, DC
Manassas, VA
Education
    North Carolina State University at Raleigh
    August 2018 - May 2020
    degree
    Master's
    major
    Accounting
    North Carolina State Poole College of Management
    HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
    August 2021 - August 2023
Work Experience
    Parexel International
    Internal Auditor ICFR AND Data Analytics
    Durham, NC, US
    October 2021 - present
    company
    Parexel International
    title
    Internal Auditor ICFR AND Data Analytics
    overview
    - Perform business process walkthroughs and assist with risk assessments - Develop and maintain internal controls documentation to assist management (e.g., Risk and Control Matrices, process flows, and control information - Execute audit procedures and internal controls testing to accurately identify observations and summarize - Prepare audit workpapers that are thorough, complete, and accurate and respond to review points in a - Document clearly design and operating effectiveness conclusions from internal controls testing and communicate with Control and Process Owners about Issues (control deficiencies - Support issue remediation and closure - Assist with ad-hoc internal controls initiatives and tasks as needed and at the direction of the Associate - Director, Internal Audit - Interact with management to build ongoing relationships - Monitor processes for changes impacting risks and controls and support the business with control design and enhancement - Work with Parexel's external auditors on substantive and controls audit requirements Qualifications - Qualified candidates will possess - Assist the ICFR with Control Automation and applying Data Analytics tool to sample selections
    CATO Research
    Staff Accountant
    Durham, NC, US
    June 2020 - June 2021
    North Carolina State University
    Graduate Assistant
    Raleigh, NC, US
    August 2019 - May 2020
    Mediant Communications
    Corporate Finance Analyst
    Raleigh, NC, US
    January 2019 - July 2019
    Syneos Health
    Investigator Budget Specialist
    Raleigh, NC, US
    April 2018 - December 2018
Fun Fact

Always aiming high....

Passion

Completing my CPA

Skills
AccountingAccounts ReceivableAdaptabilityAdministrative OperationsAnalytical ThinkingAuditing SkillsAudit PlanningAutomationBalance SheetsBanking ServicesBilling ProcessesBudgeting SkillsBusiness ProcessesCash ManagementClinical ResearchClinical Trial Management SystemsClinical WorksCommunication SkillsContract ManagementCorporate FinanceCost ModellingData AnalysisDisbursementEconomyFinancial AccountingGeneral Ledger DocumentsGenerally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesHard Work and DedicationHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ComplianceIncome StatementsInformation TechnologyInformation Technology AuditInternal Accounting ControlsInterpersonal SkillsJournal EntriesKnowledge of FinanceLeadershipMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordNetworking SkillsOperations ManagementOracle ApplicationsPayroll ManagementPharmaceutical SciencesPython (Programming Language)Quality ControlQuickBooks (Software)Regulatory RequirementsRevenue GrowthRisk AnalysisRStudioSAP ApplicationsSarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) ComplianceTableau (Software)Testing Skills
Volunteer
    Western Carolina University
    August 2015 - May 2018
Leadership
    North Carolina state University
    Resdient Advisor
    August 2018 - May 2020
Hobbies
Camping
Cooking
Running