Ketaki Apshankar
Mumbai
Summary
Certified Chartered Accountant with 5 years of experience in financial auditing, planning, and analysis. Experienced professional in SMR domain at BNP Paribas, leveraging audit and assurance expertise from tenure in Ernst & Young. Demonstrated success in financial analysis and risk management, driving operational efficiency and compliance. Skilled in managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate- Strategic Monitoring & Reporting
BNP Paribas India Services Private Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Performed extensive analysis on Cost of Risk for Global Banking EMEA, for various Business Lines of BNPP.
- Engaged in Quarterly Forecasting and Annual Budgeting exercise for Cost of Risk scope with minimal oversight.
- Liaising with cross-functional teams across the organisation for variance analysis and direct reporting to the CFO's office for review.
- Prepare and circulate decks for Global Banking WW Scope for Business consumption.
- Coordinated efforts across cross-functional teams to achieve alignment of objectives and outcomes, enhancing open communication and knowledge sharing in team.
- Steered transition for new overseas role, crafted SOPs, and enhanced process efficiency.
Executive - Assurance
S R B C & Co LLP (Ernst and Young India)
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported IPO listing efforts for prominent renewable energy firm. Prepared DRHP documents and coordinated issuance of comfort letters.
Facilitated circle-up procedures and managed special certificate issuance. - Coordinated efforts with lawyers and bankers to identify and address changes in draft submissions..
- Performed comprehensive audit assignments and consolidation for listed and non-listed clients across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and consumer retail sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audit projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Developed audit strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities, implementing control measures to mitigate risks and improve compliance.
- Involved in preparation of key deliverables such as representation letters, certificates and audit reports.
- Adapted audit methodologies to changes in industry standards, ensuring the organization's compliance and competitive edge.
Education
ACCA -
06.2020
Bachelors in Banking & Finance -
Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce
03.2021
Skills
- Planning & Organizing skills
- Multi-team coordination
- Documentation and data oversight
- High-quality deliverables
- Client confidentiality
- Management presentations
- Stakeholder communication
- Training and mentoring
- Multiple priorities management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Advanced MS Excel
- Alteryx
- Tagetik
Accomplishments
• Treasurer at Rotaract Club (2021-22)
• Prior Member at Interact club, participated in multiple Rotary events; Successful completion of RYLA (Rotary Youth & Leadership Awards)
• Best Speaker Award at MUN
• Oratory & Creative Skills Awards
• Completed Elementary and Intermediate grade Drawing Examinations
• Prior Member at Interact club, participated in multiple Rotary events; Successful completion of RYLA (Rotary Youth & Leadership Awards)
• Best Speaker Award at MUN
• Oratory & Creative Skills Awards
• Completed Elementary and Intermediate grade Drawing Examinations
Languages
English, French
Certification
DELF A1 French Certificate
A1 and A2 Certification from Alliance Française
McKinsey Forward Program- Core Skills Level
A1 and A2 Certification from Alliance Française
McKinsey Forward Program- Core Skills Level
Timeline
Senior Associate- Strategic Monitoring & Reporting
BNP Paribas India Services Private Limited
03.2024 - Current
Executive - Assurance
S R B C & Co LLP (Ernst and Young India)
05.2021 - 03.2024
ACCA -
Bachelors in Banking & Finance -
Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce