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Merab Wilson

Philadelphia

Summary

Detail-oriented and ddicated accounting professional with experience in financial analysis and audit support. Proven ability to prepare and review audit workpapers, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and reporting accuracy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Tait Weller
Philadelphia
08.2025 - Current

Perform audit procedures for mutual funds, regulated investment companies, and nonprofit organizations, analyzing financial statements, investment activity, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare and review audit workpapers, financial statements, and supporting documentation, identifying discrepancies and communicating accounting issues to senior team members during engagements.

• Support audits within the investment management industry, working with entities such as alternative investment funds, investment managers, transfer agents, and broker-dealers in a highly regulated reporting environment.

• Evaluate financial data and operational processes during audit fieldwork to assess reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and financial performance across multiple client engagements.

Audit Intern

Deloitte
Philadelphia
07.2023 - 07.2025

• Supported audits for mutual funds, private equity funds, and fund-of-funds clients, performing substantive testing on cash, investments, revenue, and valuation accounts.

• Reviewed financial statements and SEC filings including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, documenting findings in accordance with PCAOB audit standards.

• Prepared detailed audit workpapers and supporting documentation using Deloitte audit systems to support engagement conclusions and maintain audit quality.

• Collaborated with audit teams and client personnel to gather financial data, resolve discrepancies, and support timely completion of audit procedures.

Head of Administration

insectarium & butterfly pavilion
Philadelphia
03.2022 - 06.2023

• Managed organizational records and administrative operations while overseeing two departments’ budgets and monitoring inventory levels.

• Coordinated internal schedules and prepared contractual documentation for school partnerships and service agreements.

• Organized and executed company events, ensuring logistical coordination and strong attention to operational detail.

Accounting Associate

CENTER CITY LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
Philadelphia
08.2022 - 12.2022

• Prepared tax returns and performed basic tax calculations while supporting the company’s accounting and reporting processes.

• Assisted with financial reporting by preparing financial statements, invoices, and supporting documentation for internal accounting records.

• Reviewed financial data for accuracy and maintained organized accounting records to support monthly reporting and tax preparation.

• Communicated with internal staff to gather financial information and ensure timely completion of accounting and administrative tasks.

Education

BBA - Finance

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2025

Skills

  • Audit Procedures
  • Financial statement Analysis
  • Internal Controls Evaluation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Financial Reporting

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional

Affiliations

• Project Supervisor, “Philly Good” Strategic Pitch — Led research, analysis, and presentation development for a strategic consulting proposal as part of a Big 4 accounting firm project (Jun 2025 – Jul 2025)

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Tait Weller
08.2025 - Current

Audit Intern

Deloitte
07.2023 - 07.2025

Accounting Associate

CENTER CITY LEGAL REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
08.2022 - 12.2022

Head of Administration

insectarium & butterfly pavilion
03.2022 - 06.2023

BBA - Finance

Temple University
Merab Wilson