Raven Sannon

Rhode Island rsannon22@gmail.com

EDUCATION: University of Rhode Island (URI), Kingston, RI May 2016

M. S. in Accounting

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI August 2015

B. S. in Business Administration

EXPERIENCE:
Audit Associate, Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP
October 2016 Present
Providence, RI
Maintain an understanding of accounting and reporting standards
Conduct assigned audit, review, and compilation procedures based on audit programs and execute the audit in
accordance with established standards ensuring completion within prescribed budget and scope parameters
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to supervisors and managers
Analyze and test key business processes to ensure adequate control environment has been established and
financial information is stated accurately in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Build working relationships with peers, supervisors, and client personnel

Internal Audit Intern, The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company

January 2015 September 2016
Warwick, RI
Attend key meetings and document the results using flowcharts and process narratives
Test detailed controls and prepare work papers for the external auditor
Communicate audit results and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved
issues; reviewing work papers; preparing final audit reports and submitting them to senior management
Assist the Internal Audit manager in performing administrative tasks, including the use of SOC reports to
mitigate risks, and creating internal audit programs
Graduate Assistant, URI Housing and Residential Life (HRL)
May 2015 May 2016
Kingston, RI
Assist the Finance Manager on a regular basis with projects, including, but not limited to: budget assistance,
budget interpretation, tracking and balancing designated accounts, petty cash, and student payroll
Coordinate monthly reconciliation functions for HRL Residential accounts through spreadsheets
Ensure that all residence hall accounts meet current and accepted accounting standards

Undergraduate Student, Ghana Winter Study Abroad Program

January 2013
Aided humanitarian teams in distributing items to nearby villages in the Western Region
Experienced African American Studies in an environment which promotes both academic and personal growth
Studied at the University of Cape Coast, earning credits for African American Rhetoric and Introduction to Twi

TECHNICAL/NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple engagements
Strong analytical, written, verbal and communication skills
Fluent in spoken and written English and French Creole
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with MySQL and Toad for Oracle
Experience with Caseware