ARPRITA P O D D A A R
Gurgaon
Summary
Audit manager with extensive experience at Baker Tilly + Pie, specializing in complex audits for capital management clients. Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP and strong leadership capabilities, mentoring teams to optimize processes and exceed quality benchmarks. Tech-savvy problem solver committed to delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Collaborated with Big Four firms such as Deloitte and EY, as well as multinational corporations like Airtel and Ford.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Baker Tilly + Pie
Gurgaon
11.2024 - Current
- Directed multiple full-cycle audit engagements, including complex first-year audits for capital management clients—hedge funds, private equity, and asset management firms—with aggregate AUM exceeding $10 billion.
- Oversaw all phases of audit delivery, including strategic planning, risk assessment, and execution, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Established and led a high-performing team of 9 professionals, including 6 first-year associates, fostering technical development, optimizing review processes, and consistently achieving engagement milestones and quality benchmarks.
SUPERVISOR 2
RSM US LLP
07.2023 - Current
- Efficiently supervised First year and subsequent year audit of an Asset Management Company (Hedge Fund and Private Equity) based US
- Responsible for completing planning documents of the engagement
- In-charge of completing substantive audit testing for the multinational Investment Management clients primarily based in the US
- Mentored 5+ staffs of Audit and Assurance job profile
ASSISTANT MANAGER
EY GDS
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Efficiently supervised First year and subsequent year audit of an Asset Management Company (Hedge Fund) based US
- Responsible for completing planning documents of the engagement
- In-charge of completing substantive and controls-based audit testing for the multinational Investment Management clients (Hedge Fund and Mutual Funds) primarily based in the US
- Mentored 20+ staffs of Audit and Assurance job profile
- Facilitated various trainings to staffs and seniors
- Successfully identified WCGWs, SCOTs and Controls for audit from SOC reports
- Took interviews for staff position
- Successfully implemented automation tools on engagements
AUDIT SENIOR ASSOCIATE
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU LIMITED
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Used the knowledge and analysis of US GAAP to perform External Audit for Hedge funds firms, Private equity firms and Mutual Funds
- Responsible for carrying out substantive and controls-based audit testing for the multinational
- Investment Management clients primarily based in the US
- Efficiently and effectively document the execution of specific audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives and planned audit approach
- In charge of substantive testing performed on valuation of Level I and Level II securities, recalculation NAV based fee and performance fee, subsequent event testing, NAV evolution analytical review
- Mentored 5+ staffs of Audit and Assurance job profile
FIXED ASSETS EXECUTIVE
BHARTI AIRTEL PVT. LTD.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: (CONTRACTUAL JOB)
- Defined and implement unique asset number to unaccounted Asset
- Participated in reconciliation of unaccounted materials -Legacy Material Clean-up
- Rectification regarding the location of assets & accounting entries
- Making accounting entries and different reports like MIS reports
- (CONTRACTUAL JOB)
TRAINEE
FORD INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: INDUSTRIAL
- Participated in activities relating to month end closing (Volume & sales revenue month close)
- Developed a new model for Vendor Reconciliation for fixed marketing payment
- Had responsibility of Quarterly review on Fleet performance with management, of preparing SFS (Special Fleet Sale) financials & one paper approval summary for management review & approval and of preparing & analyzing pricing proposals for Vehicle pricing
- Issuing monthly pricelists for all the models
- Reconciliation of Dealers claims including Fixed & variable marketing claims for North India
- Market Research for competition pricing & analyzing pricing opportunities, preparing reports & presenting to management for pricing
- Checking & verification of invoices, preparing RFPs and ensuring timely payments
- Supporting budget activities for admin departments and making reports like MIS reports
- INDUSTRIAL
ARTICLE TRAINEE
DINESH JAIN & ASSOCIATES AND M. VERMA & ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted with assessment procedures
- Responding to scrutiny notifications
- Making replies to departmental letter u/s 143(1), 142(1)
- Income tax computations and Filing of return
- Return filling & computations of TDS, Sales Tax, Excise Return
- Compliance with requirements of Schedule VI of Companies Act 1956
- Drafting Tax Audit Report
- Drafting Audit Reports as per new reporting requirements of Companies Audit Report Order, 2003 (CARO)
Education
CA Final -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2018
CA IPCC -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Gargi College, Delhi University
06.2012
CPT -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12.2009
Class XII -
DPS Nigahi
03.2009
Class X -
DPS Nigahi
03.2007
Skills
- US GAAP expertise
- Problem solving
- Leadership skills
- Professional demeanor
- Self-management
- Critical thinking
- Flexible communication
- Tech-savvy
Websites
Awards
- Bravo Award, 03/01/23, EY GDS
- Recognition Award, 12/01/22, EY GDS
Accomplishments
- Got 2 Bravo awards during EY tenure
- Got rating as "Far exceeded all expectations" for leading a client from India as a Manager.
Timeline
Manager
Baker Tilly + Pie
11.2024 - Current
SUPERVISOR 2
RSM US LLP
07.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER
EY GDS
01.2022 - 07.2023
AUDIT SENIOR ASSOCIATE
DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU LIMITED
10.2018 - 06.2020
FIXED ASSETS EXECUTIVE
BHARTI AIRTEL PVT. LTD.
01.2017 - 01.2018
TRAINEE
FORD INDIA PVT. LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2016
ARTICLE TRAINEE
DINESH JAIN & ASSOCIATES AND M. VERMA & ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 01.2015
CA Final -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA IPCC -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Gargi College, Delhi University
CPT -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Class XII -
DPS Nigahi
Class X -
DPS Nigahi
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