Reham Sonaco

Senior Audit Associate with over 3 years of external audit experience at Deloitte, specializing in financial services and development banking institutions. Extensive experience supporting audits of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and multiple trust funds, performing audit planning, risk assessment, internal controls testing, substantive procedures, and financial reporting reviews under IFRS and US GAAP.

Senior Audit Associate at Deloitte Regional Services Center (2023-10 – 2025-05)

• Led external audit engagements for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and multiple trust funds, overseeing audit activities from planning through completion.
• Performed risk assessment procedures and identified Risks of Material Misstatement (ROMMs) to support risk-based audit approaches.
• Evaluated the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls across key financial reporting processes.
• Executed substantive audit procedures and analytical reviews over significant financial statement accounts and disclosures.
• Reviewed audit documentation and working papers to ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and Deloitte audit methodology.
• Supervised and coached junior auditors, improving working paper quality and supporting timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Coordinated with engagement teams and client stakeholders to resolve audit issues and support timely completion of audit deliverables.

Audit Associate at Deloitte Shared Services Center Inc. (2022-08 – 2023-09)

• Performed audit procedures across planning, execution, and completion phases for financial services engagements.
• Conducted walkthroughs and documented client processes, systems, and internal control environments.
• Performed internal controls testing, including design and implementation assessments and operating effectiveness procedures.
• Executed substantive testing and analytical procedures on significant financial statement balances and disclosures.
• Identified audit findings, investigated variances, and communicated observations to engagement teams.
• Prepared comprehensive audit working papers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards.
• Contributed to successful engagement completion by ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of audit requirements.

Accounting Staff and Loan Processor at BPR Services, Inc. (2021-01 – 2022-05)

• Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Processed payroll and ensured accuracy of employee compensation and related records.
• Performed bank and credit card reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Processed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications and forgiveness calculations in accordance with program requirements.
• Maintained accurate accounting records and supported financial reporting activities.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology College Inc. (2018)