Alekhya Pinnamaneni
Hyderabad
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with a strong background in auditing, financial statement analysis, risk assessment, walkthrough, control testing, and compliance with accounting standards. With 3 years of post-qualification experience in audit and an additional 4 years of pre-qualification experience, including a 3-year Articleship, seeking a new role to apply expertise in ensuring compliance with standards and driving process efficiencies. Eager to join a company where audit and accounting skills can contribute to organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centre India
06.2022 - Current
- Participated in 3 busy audit seasons in PwC
- Conducted the audits as per PCAOB, AICPA, IFRS, US & UK GAAP
- Involved in planning & walkthrough for control testing and Conducted audits to identify and evaluate risks, ensuring the company had the proper controls in place to manage those risks.
- Experienced in testing Entity-Level Controls (ELCs) as part of internal control evaluations, ensuring compliance with SOX/IFC requirements and enhancing overall risk management frameworks
- Engaged in planning and conducted test of details and substantive procedures on various FSLI workpapers.
- Executed Test of Details (TOD) for sample selection based on performance materiality levels, using various TOD templates such as target testing, Non-statistical, and Accept – Reject templates for interim and annual testing
- Verified the accuracy of financial statements and accompanying notes through mathematical checks, prior year consistency and internal consistency reviews
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of auditing standards and relevant regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
- Managed oversight of component teams and SOX reporting
- Delivered over 10 successful debt issuance audits since January 2023
- Leveraged Gen AI tools (Cash AI, Chat PwC) to enhance audit efficiency
- Supported the onshore team as an RTM member
- Actively adapted to the new work environment and built relationships through daily work-related discussions
- Facilitated knowledge sharing by grooming and coaching new team members, resulting in improved task efficiency
- Took ownership and initiative in assigned tasks, communicated escalations promptly, and adapted quickly to changing situations
- Delivered tasks with minimal review points and received excellent feedback from ETs
- Demonstrated core values of 'working together' and 'making a difference' by grooming and coaching new team members, delegating tasks effectively, and reviewing the tasks
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
Associate – Finance
Dvara E-Registry
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities, monthly book closures for 15 Producer companies, and ensuring monthly indirect tax compliance
- Provided financial reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action
- Also involved in SOP preparation, process reviews for collection operations as a banking correspondent, and ledger balancing
- Involved in credit risk assessment & management, client relationship management, collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate loan proposals
Industrial Trainee
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed monthly bank and debtor reconciliations
- Reconciled GSTR-2A and 3B filings, ensuring compliance with GST regulations
- Prepared MIS reports and coordinated with banks for KYC and compliance
Trainee
Ratnam Dhaveji & Co., Chartered Accountants
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Prepared books of accounts for various entities, including the preparation of financial statements and provisional and projected balance sheets, gaining knowledge in the finalization of accounts
- Handled annual ROC returns for companies and LLPs, incorporation of various business entities, preparation of XBRL forms, and managed director changes and share transfers within companies
- Prepared income tax computations and returns, conducted tax audits under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and managed GST returns and compliances under the Goods & Services Tax Act 2017
- Executed statutory audit, internal audit, and stock audits for banks, listed companies, and government bodies
- Carried out internal audits to check the effectiveness of financial controls and processes, ensuring the company follows regulations and policies
- Been part of Statutory audit of Union bank of India for 3 financial years
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Hyderabad01.2021
ACCA (pursuing)
Bachelor of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi Open University
Class XII -
Board of Intermediate Education
01-2014
Class X -
Secondary School of Education
01-2012
Skills
- Risk Assessment and Controls
- Risk Management Assessment
- Familiarity with IFRS, GAAP
- Internal Audit
- Financial Accounting
- Finance Expertise
- Financial Banking Services
- Tax Regulation Adherence
- Financial Analysis Modeling
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Strong analytical skills & problem solving
- Compliance management
- Sarbanes-Oxley Knowledge
- Advanced Excel
- SOX Compliance Reporting
- Comprehensive Audit Planning
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Tamil (Beginner)
Extra-Curricular Activities
Held the position as House captain at school level
Actively participates in monthly CSR activities
Awards
- Recognized with two Extra Miler Awards and bright beginner in PwC
- Winner of My+ firmwide challenge and resilience contest
- Earned the Inclusive Mindset badge by focusing on enhancing performance and implementing well-being practices
- Received Trial blazer award in Dvara
Timeline
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Acceleration Centre India
06.2022 - Current
Associate – Finance
Dvara E-Registry
07.2021 - 05.2022
Industrial Trainee
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
07.2019 - 04.2020
Trainee
Ratnam Dhaveji & Co., Chartered Accountants
03.2017 - 06.2019
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
ACCA (pursuing)
Bachelor of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi Open University
Class XII -
Board of Intermediate Education
Class X -
Secondary School of Education
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