Ashika Elzu Joseph
Bangalore Urban
Summary
Dynamic Senior Audit Associate with extensive experience at Grant Thornton INDUS, excelling in AICPA and PCAOB audits. Proven track record in financial analysis and mentoring peers, achieving a quality score of 3/3. Recognized for leadership and effective communication, delivering high-quality audits across diverse industries.
Overview
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1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Leading and reviewing audit engagements under PCAOB and AICPA guidelines.
- Managed audit engagements autonomously, coordinating activities and liaising with partners to ensure seamless execution.
- Managed a portfolio of clients across various industries and ensured delivery of high-quality audits.
- Participated in all stages of audit from planning to conclusion, applying Grant Thornton Audit methodology.
- Conducting control testing and risk assessments for SOX compliance.
- Supervising associates and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and timeliness.
- Actively involved in the audit transaction cycles for clients from the financial services industry including PCAOB and AICPA audits.
- Mentored analysts and interns, facilitating efficient job completion while upholding high audit quality standards.
- Received quality score of 3/3 with 'Exceeding Expectations' feedback from manager and senior of audit engagement.
Experienced Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore,
Prepared detailed workpapers documenting audit evidence, ensuring compliance and supporting audit conclusions.
Collaborated with team members to prepare comprehensive audit reports that identified key findings.
Communicated audit results to stakeholders and management teams, facilitating informed decision-making.
Participated in training sessions to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared detailed workpapers documenting audit evidence, ensuring compliance and supporting audit conclusions.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare comprehensive audit reports that identified key findings.
- Communicated audit results to stakeholders and management teams, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance auditing skills and knowledge.
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted financial audits to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Analyzed financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed proficiency in audit software Voyager and TBeam, executed detailed audit procedures, prepared comprehensive workpapers, and conducted thorough audit tests.
- Assisted in preparing audit reports for client presentations.
- Received 'Pat on Back' award for significant contributions to achieving team goals in fiscal year 2022-2023.
Audit Analyst
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assessed internal controls, identified deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
- Compiled audit reports and presented findings to management to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with management to review external audit results and develop actionable plans.
- Gained practical exposure to audit methodologies, risk assessments, and documentation processes to enhance audit effectiveness.
Audit Intern
Grant Thornton INDUS
Bangalore,
Prepared audit work papers, including trial balances, reconciliations, and other analysis.
Developed audit papers and reports post-audits to ensure compliance with legal and external regulations.
Worked under supervision of auditors to develop working knowledge of the company's audit approach, tools and methods.
Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding audit-related matters.
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared audit work papers, including trial balances, reconciliations, and other analysis.
- Developed audit papers and reports post-audits to ensure compliance with legal and external regulations.
- Worked under supervision of auditors to develop working knowledge of the company's audit approach, tools and methods.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding audit-related matters.
Internship Project
SOUTH INDIAN BANK
Bangalore
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted project on microfinance to analyze socio-economic impact on communities.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed daily operational tasks to maintain workflow efficiency.
Education
International MBA - accredit
Jain University
Bangalore01-2026
M.Com - Financial Analysis
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore01-2022
B.Com - Professional
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore01-2019
12TH - Bangalore
CMR National PU College
Bangalore01-2016
10TH - Bangalore
ST Francis Xavier Girl's High School
Bangalore01-2014
Master of Professional Studies - ACCA
ACCA Pursing
ACCA 04-2026
Skills
- Audit & Assurance
- AICPA audits
- GAAP IFRS
- SOX audits
- SEC Filings
- Revenue testing
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Research
- Team Development
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Communication
- Presentation
Certification
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), Pursuing
- Advanced Excel for Auditing & Data Analysis, Completed
Additional Information
Volunteered for a tree plantation drive by the NGO 'SayTrees' for World Environment Month in June 2024., Participated in National level virtual Management Development Program (MDP) on Ethical and thought leadership., Presented award-winning research paper on 'Forensic Auditing: A Study of Its Role in Detecting Corporate Frauds'., Recognized for presentation excellence and event leadership at Mount Carmel College., Active member of Audit Fun Committee and Fun @ Organization Team., Contributed to arts, culture, and logistics committees during academic years.
Hobbies and Interests
- Continuous Professional Learning in Accounting & Audit
- Mentoring Junior Team Members
- Cross-Team Collaboration in Financial Projects
- Basics of Data Analytics
- Financial research
- Data visualization
- Sustainability reporting
- Mentoring peers
- Cross-team collaboration
Awards
- Certificate of Recognition for demonstrating 'Excellence' and 'Responsibility', 2024
- 'Pat on the Back' awardee, 2024-2025
- 'Pat on the Back' awardee, 2023-2024
- 'Pat on the Back' award, 2022-2023
Languages
- Kannada
- Hindi
- German
- French
- English, Fluent
- Kannada, Fluent
- Hindi, Fluent
- German, Basic
- French, Basic
Timeline
Senior Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
08.2025 - 04.2026
Experienced Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
08.2024 - 07.2025
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton INDUS
08.2023 - 07.2024
Audit Analyst
Grant Thornton INDUS
08.2022 - 07.2023
Audit Intern
Grant Thornton INDUS
11.2021 - 04.2022
Internship Project
SOUTH INDIAN BANK
05.2018 - 05.2018
International MBA - accredit
Jain University
M.Com - Financial Analysis
Mount Carmel College
B.Com - Professional
Mount Carmel College
12TH - Bangalore
CMR National PU College
10TH - Bangalore
ST Francis Xavier Girl's High School
Master of Professional Studies - ACCA
ACCA Pursing