Avinash R

Insightful Associate Director with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of Audit operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.

Business Acumen

• Successfully managed a team of 70-80 professionals, overseeing complex audit procedures and resource allocation.
• Played a significant role in business development, representing KPMG GDC on global platforms and closely working with senior leadership to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Drove change by conceptualizing and implementing process improvements, including automation initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Key contributor to business strategies, increasing GDC penetration by collaborating with stakeholders across the firm.

Technical Expertise

• Extensive audit experience in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate Financial Statement Audits, Employee Benefit Plan Audits, and Investment Valuations, including the preparation of fair value hierarchy.
• Proficient in conducting audit procedures for Management fees, Incentive calculations, Cash flow reconciliation, and Broker confirmations for diverse asset classes.
• Experienced in creating and reviewing technical training materials, including for mutual fund audits, Defined Contribution/Benefit plans, and audit procedures across geographies.

Problem Solving

• Identified and analyzed key business challenges and conceptualized solutions such as Error and Feedback reports, leading to significant error reduction.
• Instrumental in implementing automation solutions that streamlined audit procedures, reducing manual efforts and increasing audit accuracy.
• Proactively addressed technical challenges by leading internal training sessions, coaching teams, and providing continuous feedback to enhance team performance.
• Developed benchmarking procedures, conducted SEC gap analysis, and led climate risk work-papers for major public clients, showcasing adaptability to complex business needs.