Anoushkaa Paliwal
Pune
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with a good track record in external auditing and controls testing, proficient at grasping and applying complex concepts efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
PwC Acceleration Center
Kolkata
12.2021 - Current
- Engaged in audits of PCAOB (listed) clients in the consumer and industrial products, and telecom industries.
- Performed a walkthrough of the business process to assess the design and effectiveness of controls.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, compliance with company policies, and adherence to SOX guidelines.
- Identified key risk areas and provided recommendations for process improvements, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Performed audit reporting procedures, such as financial statements tie-out, which need to be filed with regulatory authorities (for example - SEC in the USA).
- Performed revenue testing procedures in compliance with US GAAP, which involves analysis of revenue contracts, transaction price allocation, and also ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Also, I performed testing on various key areas, such as PPE, equity, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash and cash equivalents.
- Performed journal entry adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards
- Prepared variance analysis to analyze trends on annual financial data to identify and investigate fluctuations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance processes.
- Also, coach junior team members of the engagement.
Article Assistant
B.D Gupta & Associates
Delhi
07.2017 - 02.2021
- Engaged in the preparation and finalization of TDS returns, IT returns, and other taxation matters.
- Finalization of Balance sheet and Statement of profit and loss as per Schedule-III of Companies Act 2013 and Notes to Accounts (including Form 29B for MAT and various other forms such as 10IC), CARO Reporting.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India07.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Agra University
Agra, India03.2019
Skills
- Audit compliance
- Team supervision
- Team collaboration
- Proficient with software like Blackline, AuditBoard, OneStream, and MS Office
- Quick Learner
- Time management
- Decision Making
Awards
- Spot Award (PwC)
- Territory award (PwC)
- Extra Miler (PwC)
- Merit certificate (IBBI)
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Associate
PwC Acceleration Center
12.2021 - Current
Article Assistant
B.D Gupta & Associates
07.2017 - 02.2021
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Agra University
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