Koji Kaku

Private Assurance Associate @PwC

NY, US

Established comprehensive procedures by preparing detailed documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and data sources for over 50+ financial statement line items to ensure clarity and consistency in financial reporting and support audit readiness- Spearheaded financial consultations for 3+ private clients by assessing their unique business models and collaborating to determine optimal financial statement preparation and presentation strategies, including choosing suitable inventory valuation methods, incorporating non-GAAP measures, and customizing cash flow statements to highlight key operational activities, resulting in enhanced financial clarity and improved decision-making for stakeholders- Reconciled financial statement line items by meticulously comparing them against supporting documents and ledgers, successfully identifying and resolving discrepancies, which improved the accuracy and reliability of financial data- Developed and implemented selection criterias for testing line items, focusing on materiality and risk factors, to verify completeness, accuracy, and cut-off procedures, thereby reducing potential audit risks and enhancing transparency- Managed over 20+ team members by overseeing communication initiatives and streamlining workflow processes to ensure clear, consistent information exchange between both our internal team and clients, which resulted in a 15% increase in project efficiency

Brandeis University

Undergraduate, Econometrics and International Global Studies Major, Psychology Minor

City St George’s, University of London

Brandeis midyear program

St. Marys International School

International Baccalaureate

Wharton Online

Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling