Pananya (Penny) Kamkourkong, Cpa, MBA, Cfe
About Pananya (Penny) Kamkourkong, Cpa, MBA, Cfe
Pananya (Penny) Kamkourkong is a CPA and MBA who currently serves as a Manager at The Siegfried Group. With extensive experience in accounting and finance, she has held various positions in reputable firms including Deloitte and Winklevoss Capital.
Work at The Siegfried Group
Pananya Kamkourkong currently holds the position of Manager at The Siegfried Group, a role she has occupied since 2024. Prior to this, she served as Associate Manager at the same organization from 2021 to 2023. In her current role, she provides interim financial assistance to Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on accounting assistance, financial reporting, and acquisition support. She utilizes project management tools such as JIRA and Trello to track task status and updates, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Audit
Before joining The Siegfried Group, Kamkourkong gained extensive experience in the accounting and audit sectors. She worked as an Audit Senior at Deloitte from 2015 to 2018 and later as an Audit Analytics Fellow for a brief period in 2018. Additionally, she served as an Accounting Associate at Winklevoss Capital for six months in 2020 and as a Loan Fund Associate at MFA Financial from 2018 to 2020. Her diverse roles have contributed to her expertise in financial reporting and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Kamkourkong holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from William Paterson University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Felician University. In 2020, she completed a Certificate in Cryptocurrency from MIT Sloan School of Management. Her educational background supports her proficiency in various accounting practices and financial analysis.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout her career, Kamkourkong has implemented significant process improvements. She transformed the onboarding process for her team, reducing lead time from five days to one day. Additionally, she has been involved in automating processes from specification document to execution, including user acceptance testing and parallel testing. These initiatives have contributed to operational efficiencies and enhanced team productivity.
Mentorship and Team Development
Kamkourkong actively mentors junior staff and provides guidance to new team members. Her commitment to team development is evident in her efforts to enhance the onboarding experience and support the professional growth of her colleagues. She also communicates status updates and findings at Board of Director meetings, ensuring that unresolved issues are addressed and timelines are proposed.