AMRIT KAUR
New Delhi
Summary
Certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience in audit and assurance, focusing on real estate, hospitality, fund audits, and 401(k) audits. Expertise in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards, consistently delivering high-quality audits and regulatory compliance. Committed to continuous learning and team leadership, enhancing performance through effective coaching and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
Ernst and Young GDS
10.2025 - Current
- Cultivated productive relationships with client management to establish value expectations.
- Participated in audit procedures, focusing on complex and specialized issues.
- Collaborated to develop engagement objectives and audit strategies that meet professional standards.
- Monitored industry trends and key performance drivers to inform client strategy.
- Delegated tasks effectively while encouraging team members' accountability and independent thinking.
- Conducted performance reviews, delivering timely feedback and training to enhance team skills.
- Leveraged technology for ongoing learning and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Fostered long-term internal and external networks to generate new business opportunities.
- Lead end-to-end 401(k) audits and proactively coordinate with clients to accelerate filing readiness, enabling submissions ahead of statutory deadlines.
Audit Strategy & Delivery Senior
Ernst and Young US LLP
Boston
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Led statutory and regulatory audits from planning, execution and conclusion.
- Presented audit plans and findings to Audit Committees and Boards.
- Led the audit team and communicated with the client and audit executives resolving issues as they arise.
- Refined audit procedures, resulting in reduced average project completion time.
- Review of financial statements and performance of tie-out procedures including mathematical accuracy before company filing to ensure proper representation of company financial data and related disclosures.
- Supported US partners in enhancing profit margins of engagements through increased GDS integration of small engagements.
- Performing cost-to-complete analysis and preparing engagement budgets.
- Facilitated communications with Predecessor and Successor Auditors, Component Teams and Tax experts.
- Participated in business development roadshows to showcase EY GDS capabilities to potential clients. – Business development assignments to promote capabilities of EY GDS.
Audit Manager, Assistant Audit Manager, Audit Senior, Associate
Ernst and Young GDS
09.2014 - 12.2022
- Led new engagement wins and ensured timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Contributed to implementation of new accounting standards for revenue (ASC 606) and leases (ASC 842) to align with regulatory requirements.
- Assessed internal controls and formulated recommendations for enhancements to strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Supported Walkthrough and SOX 404 testing to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
- Delivered training programs for new hires.
- Assisted US audit engagement teams in the execution of EY Project Insight.
Education
Certified Public Accountant -
AICPA
09-2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
06-2014
Skills
- Audit and assurance
- 401(k) auditing
- SOX testing
- GAAP compliance
- PCAOB standards adherence
- Quality assurance
- Project leadership
- Training development
- Stakeholder communication
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Client relationship management
- Digital auditing tools
Achievements
- Experience with listed, public, private, and government entities, Multiple Spot Awards, Exceptional Client Service Awards, Bravo Awards, Consistently exceeded performance expectations in audit engagements
- Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction - Bronze Badge
Timeline
Audit Manager
Ernst and Young GDS
10.2025 - Current
Audit Strategy & Delivery Senior
Ernst and Young US LLP
01.2023 - 09.2025
Audit Manager, Assistant Audit Manager, Audit Senior, Associate
Ernst and Young GDS
09.2014 - 12.2022
Certified Public Accountant -
AICPA
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi