Sean Spalding
Accounting/Finance/Management
Hjärup
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Internal Audit and Control Specialist
Axis Communications AB
Lund
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted testing and evaluation of internal controls in compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires and control owners, equipping them with knowledge and skills to maintain effective internal control environment.
- Led and contributed to special projects, such as trade compliance assessments, channel partner evaluations, environmental regulation compliance reviews, entity-level control testing, and building tender selection process control matrix, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in audit tasks.
- Delivered recommendations and implemented process improvements to enhance control environments, mitigate risks, and increase operational effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, promoting a strong internal control environment.
Business Consultant/Tax Manager
Spalding Financial Solutions
Carmichael, California
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Representative between 300+ clients and Internal Revenue Service
- Performance year-end accounting services with intention to prepare clients Tax Returns for annual submission
- Client ledger included Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, and Non-Profit groups
- Researched and analyzed tax developments and applications to specific business situations
- Other services performed: Corporate entity formation, formation of business strategy to minimize tax obligations while maximizing profits, implementation of new accounting software for clients, reviews of internal controls and asset management, and managing clients quarterly payroll/tax payments.
- Delivered successful projects within tight deadlines, ensuring consistent client satisfaction and timely project completion
- Increased client satisfaction by implementing tailored solutions for their unique business needs
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources
Audit Associate/Senior
Cohn Reznick, LLP
Sacramento, California
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Tasked with planning and ran nearly 14 audit engagements while also managing and training staff assigned to team.
- Performed leading roles of Sacramento office locations recruiting department and internal new hire training.
- Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes
- Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals
- Assisted in preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Facilitated open lines of communication between audit teams and key stakeholders resulting in increased collaboration
Audit Intern
KPMG
Sacramento, California
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Worked as member of engagement team on various projects during audit "busy-season"
- Performed level 1 audit work such as creating work papers for auditing accounts such as cash, receivable, payables, mortgages, and reporting open issues discovered to supervisors
- Upon completion of internship was offered position for full-time employment upon completion of college studies.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting, Finance, And Managerial Controls
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Relevant Coursework Completed: Accounting & Managerial Control
- Completed professional development in Sustainability
- Member of Universitas 21 Student Education Organization
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accountancy
01.2009 - 08.2010
GPA: 3.54
- Member of Accounting Association
- Dean's List Fall 2009 & Spring 2010
- Member of Beta Alpha Psi honors organization
Skills
Financial Analysis
Affiliations
- CPA candidate, State of California
- Obtaining a CIA certificate with the IIA (one test
completed)
- Enrolled Tax Preparer with the Internal Revenue Service (United States)
- Lifetime member with Beta Alpha Psi - Collegiate Honor's Accounting Organization
Timeline
Internal Audit and Control Specialist - Axis Communications AB
05.2022 - Current
Lund University - Master of Science, Accounting, Finance, And Managerial Controls
08.2021 - 06.2022
Business Consultant/Tax Manager - Spalding Financial Solutions
01.2015 - 10.2020
Audit Associate/Senior - Cohn Reznick, LLP
01.2011 - 12.2015
Audit Intern - KPMG
01.2010 - 05.2010
California State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accountancy
01.2009 - 08.2010
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