Ilan Aronson
Chartered Accountant
Tel Aviv,TA
Summary
Highly motivated and skilled finance professional with a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and data management. Seeking a challenging finance position in a dynamic, growing company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate
Mazars Israel
Tel Aviv
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct budgeting and planning for proposed jobs
- Perform risk assessments and scope audit plans
- Extract financial data, analyze, and sort using Microsoft Excel
- Test transactions against technical IFRS requirements
- Created and presented training to the team on how audit system migrations and how to evaluate the going concern assumption.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Financial Analyst
Value 2 The Responsible Investment Fund
Tel Aviv
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct financial analysis of listed entities
- Evaluate macroeconomic environment using Bloomberg tools and charts
- Prepare top-down narratives for listed entities across various sectors and geographies
- Conducted detailed investment analysis, calculations and reports.
- Evaluated performance of existing investments and adjusted accordingly.
- Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
- Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.
- Monitored market trends and news to identify emerging opportunities.
- Assisted companies with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
Assistant Manager
SNG-Grant Thornton
Johannesburg
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Budgeting and scoping of projects in line with accounting and audit requirements
- Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel
- Assist the data team in understanding accounting requirements in compliance with IFRS
- Lead automation of journal entry testing IAS240
- Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
- Worked with business intelligence software and various reports to glean insights into trends and prospects.
- Developed required policies and procedures that reflected actual goals, tasks and workflows, while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
- Participated in requirements meetings to understand business needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
Project Manager
Legal Interact
Johannesburg
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted analytical procedures in Excel to assist clients in making financial decisions
- Evaluated control environment for effectiveness
- Presented final reports to CEO and Financial Director, leading to a significant increase in collection value post-change implementation
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
Professional Competence -
Chartered Accountant Board Exam
01.2016 - 12.2018
Technical Accounting - Accounting
Chartered Accountant Board Exam
12.2016 - 12 2018
Honors - Accounting Science
Wits University
Johannesburg 01.2015 - 12 2015
Bachelor degree - Accounting Science
Wits University
Johannesburg 12.2011 - 12 2014
Skills
IT and Other Skillsundefined
Accomplishments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Quick learner and adaptable to new technologies and tools
Timeline
Senior Associate
Mazars Israel
03.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst
Value 2 The Responsible Investment Fund
09.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager
SNG-Grant Thornton
02.2020 - 01.2021
Project Manager
Legal Interact
02.2019 - 03.2020
Technical Accounting - Accounting
Chartered Accountant Board Exam
12.2016 - 12 2018
Audit Senior
Grant Thornton
01.2016 - 12.2018
Professional Competence -
Chartered Accountant Board Exam
01.2016 - 12.2018
Honors - Accounting Science
Wits University
01.2015 - 12 2015
Bachelor degree - Accounting Science
Wits University
12.2011 - 12 2014
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