John Benin B.

ACCA aspirant (5 papers: BT, MA, FA, LW, FR) with hands-on internship experience in statutory audit procedures, substantive and control testing, financial statement review, and audit documentation. Strong understanding of accounting standards, IFRS, and basic Ind AS frameworks. Skilled in identifying audit risks and control gaps, coordinating with clients, and preparing working papers — with proficiency in Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI to support high quality audit engagements.

Audit Trainee at Trust & Rise Chartered Accountants (2025-07 – 2025-10)

Skill Arcadia Program. Assisted in conducting statutory audit engagements for UAE-based clients — performed substantive testing and control testing in accordance with IFRS and applicable auditing standards

• Reviewed financial statements including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet for 10+ client engagements — identified discrepancies and ensured reporting accuracy
• Assisted in identifying audit risks, internal control gaps, and process improvement opportunities during audit reviews
• Prepared audit documentation, working papers, and reports ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements
• Conducted bank and ledger reconciliations across 50+ accounts — verified data accuracy and resolved discrepancies
• Coordinated with clients for data gathering, audit queries, and discussions — ensured timely execution of audit assignments
• Developed Power BI dashboards to support audit analysis and management reporting for client engagements
• Progressed from Audit Intern to Audit Trainee within the internship period by demonstrating strong audit performance and professionalism

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

B.Com – Finance in Bachelor of Commerce (2021)