AMAL RAJ M
Kozhikode
Summary
Experienced Senior Auditor with over four years of experience, ACCA member, and strong commerce background. Skilled in managing audits, compliance with IFRS and ISA, and audit data analytics. Strong analytical abilities and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young GDS
Kochi
08.2023 - Current
- Completed a three-month secondment in the UAE, gaining international exposure and strengthening regional audit expertise
- Conducts financial audits in Manufacturing, Trading, and Retail sectors, ensuring compliance with IFRS, ISA, and other standards
- Manages fieldwork operations for timely and high-quality service delivery
- Provides guidance on financial statements and business recommendations based on thorough testing
- Evaluates internal controls, ensures policy compliance, and recommends risk mitigation improvements
- Analyzes budget vs
- Actual financial performance and collaborates with management on significant variances
- Prepares detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and management responses
- Coordinates with internal auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and inspections
- Develops and maintains relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Leads training for junior staff on audit methodologies and best practices
- Implements improvements to enhance audit processes and efficiency
- Planned and organized audits, defining objectives, scope, and procedures
- Performing Data analytics as part of planning and risk identification phase and as part of substantive analytical procedures using various EY tools obtained corroborative and / or persuasive Audit evidences
- Performed audit procedures on major financial statement items such as Revenue, Trade Receivables, Lease (IFRS 16), Purchases, and Trade Payables
- Prepared financial statements per IFRS and other standards, ensuring confidentiality and policy compliance
- Evaluated business data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for efficiency improvement
- Developed skills in conducting agreed-upon procedures on financial statement items
- Proposed journal entries to correct discrepancies and communicated audit findings to clients
- Facilitated meetings with senior management to discuss audit results and provide strategic advice
- Reviewed risk management strategies and internal controls effectiveness
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young GDS
Kochi
10.2021 - 07.2023
Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young GDS
Kochi
12.2020 - 05.2021
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
India01.2020
Bachelor Degree - B.com
Calicut University
India03.2018
Higher Secondary -
St. Josephs Boys Higher Secondary School
India03.2015
Skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
- Effective communication
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Audit technology
- Data analytics tools
Awards
- Experienced in conducting full scope audits for multiple clients in the MENA region including a PCAOB client and has met the expectations of Onshore managers for which I was awarded with 'GDS User recognition' 3 times in one season.
- Conducted an International event on Asia Pacific Youth Forum (APYF) in 2017 and also completed Social Awareness & Leadership Training (OISCA) for the year 2011-2012.
- Served in National Cadet Corps (NCC) as a Sergeant in Army wing during 2011-2012 and attended the CATC-X held at Old Airfield, Kancharapara, Kolkata in 2011.
- Competed in Kerala State Level Football Tournaments from 2012-2015 and was captain for a season.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young GDS
08.2023 - Current
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young GDS
10.2021 - 07.2023
Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young GDS
12.2020 - 05.2021
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor Degree - B.com
Calicut University
Higher Secondary -
St. Josephs Boys Higher Secondary School
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