ANKITA DEY
Pune
Summary
Associate Director with a robust background in Audit and Risk Management. Delivered comprehensive end-to-end testing, ensuring compliance with SOX through meticulous planning and execution. Fostered team excellence and continuous improvement while streamlining processes using automation tools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
UBS India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
11.2020 - Current
- Independent management testing as a part of the second line of defence for the bank.
- Assertion on SOX and underlying internal controls, also catered to CFOA and BCBS 239 compliances for a brief tenure.
- Primary focus on end-to-end testing, through planning, execution (walkthroughs, planning test steps, assessment of design and operating effectiveness), and reporting for necessary forums/committees.
- Issue analysis and communication based on RAG, and suggest process enhancements.
- Perform peer reviews based on a pre-defined audit methodology, best industry practices, and professional judgement.
- Independently lead and manage the testing plan, considering the nature, extent, and timing of audit procedures. Delivery to internal and external stakeholders.
- Managed the recruitment, training, and development of the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Managed integration of teams and post-merger activities.
- Developed and maintained certain automation tools to simplify BAU activities (using no-code software). Proficient in Alteryx, Power BI, Share point based automation tools etc.
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Review and audit of financial statements prepared on the basis of Indian GAAP, Ind AS, and IFRS.
- Substantive and analytical testing of key account balances such as revenue, COGS, inventory, receivables, and payables.
- Identification and reporting of misstatements. Determination of changes or rectifications to financial statements to ensure a true and fair view.
- Review of the risk control matrix, identification of key controls, planning, and testing of controls for design and operating effectiveness.
- In-depth analysis and reporting of financial data, using data analysis tools.
- Management recommendations for process enhancements and related value additions.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Tourche AERS
Bangalore
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Working as part of the Deloitte Centralised Testing Team for the statutory audit of all entities under the Honeywell group.
- Independent responsibility for substantive testing areas such as Revenue, Plant, Property and Equipment, Accounts Receivable/ payables, Cost of Goods Sold, Journal Entry Testing, and Cash & Bank.
- Worked on planning documents for all substantive testing areas, performed risk assessment and prepared memorandum based on the best industry practices and application of PCAOB guidance.
Articled Assistant/Audit Assistant
A.R.Das & Associates, Chartered Accountants
Kolkata
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Central Statutory audit of Consolidated financial statements for Canara Bank
- Statutory and Tax Audit for Indian Government Mint, Structured Waterproofing Company Pvt. Ltd, The Chloride Officer's PF (Exide Industries).
- Internal Audit; Preparation of IFCR (Internal Financial Control Reporting) for various clients
- Service Tax Management; Sales Certification of various brands for ITC Ltd. (Indian Tobacco Division).
- other legal drafting, Income tax filing
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Kolkata, WB2016
Graduation - Accounting
Calcutta University
Kolkata, WB2014
Senior Secondary -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
Kolkata, WB2011
Secondary -
Aditya Academy Senior Secondary
Kolkata, WB2009
Skills
- Proficient with MS Office, specifically MS Excel
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Process enhancement
- Team building
- Automation tools - Alteryx, Power BI, JIRA, Power Automate, SharePoint-based automation tools
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Bengali
Proficient
C2
Certification
- LEAP- Leadership and talent program conducted by UBS, based on nomination and recognition of continuous performance excellence
Hobbies and interests
- Cooking, gardening, travelling
Timeline
Associate Director
UBS India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - Current
Audit Senior
Ernst & Young India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 10.2020
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Tourche AERS
09.2016 - 06.2018
Articled Assistant/Audit Assistant
A.R.Das & Associates, Chartered Accountants
10.2012 - 06.2016
Chartered Accountancy - Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Graduation - Accounting
Calcutta University
Senior Secondary -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
Secondary -
Aditya Academy Senior Secondary