Avirup Ganguly
Kolkata
Summary
Impact-driven Lead Audit Associate at EY, specializing in audit, accounting, and process optimization. Proven success in enhancing materiality calculations, elevating project outcomes, and forging lasting client relationships. Expert in team leadership and leveraging MS Excel and data analysis to unlock operational efficiency and financial precision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Audit Associate
EY
Kolkata
09.2021 - Current
- Crafted detailed documentation of audits, ensuring meticulous recording of test procedures and findings.
- Worked across diverse sectors such as mobility, advanced manufacturing, and technology.
- Fostered strong client relationships by functioning as primary point of contact.
- Ensured alignment of financial statements with audit work papers by checking for mathematical accuracy, internal consistency and completeness.
- Enhanced audit process efficiency by determining materiality thresholds for engagements.
- Teamed up with engagement manager for early recognition of issues and sticking points in budgeting.
- Aligned financial statements with audit papers for comprehensive reviews.
- Provided coaching and mentorship to junior colleagues, enhancing professional growth.
Accounts Assistant
S B Solutions
Kolkata
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed recording and reconciliation of routine fiscal entries.
- Handled monthly account closure duties successfully.
- Performed diligent oversight of monthly inventory accounts.
- Facilitated year-end audit by supplying auditors with essential documents.
Intern
Luhariwala & Co.
Kolkata
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Performed accurate data entry tasks across all client accounts.
- Completed filing of GST and TDS returns following senior's instructions.
- Visited various clients in Kolkata to retrieve necessary audit materials.
Education
Masters in Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance - Current
Jain University
Bangalore07-2024
Professional Certificate in Accounting and Taxation : Indirect Taxation - Accounting & Taxation
Bengal Tax Council
Kolkata08-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calcutta
Kolkata08-2016
Skills
- MS Excel, including advanced Excel
- Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Auditing
- Core accounting
- Data analysis
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Teamwork
- Proactive
- Client relationship
- Mentorship
- Data inputting
- Ledger and journal entries
- Profit and loss analysis
- Trial balance preparation
- VAT returns preparation
Accomplishments
- EY SPOT Awards, awarded multiple times for dedication and hard work.
- EY User Recognition Awards, recognized by Onshore Managers and Senior Managers for proactive support during stringent deadlines.
Hobbies
- Former U-19 cricketer for Engineers Club at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, passionate about sports.
- Travelling
- Event Management
Languages
- English, having full professional proficiency.
- Hindi, having full professional proficiency.
Timeline
Lead Audit Associate
EY
09.2021 - Current
Accounts Assistant
S B Solutions
08.2018 - 09.2021
Intern
Luhariwala & Co.
04.2017 - 07.2018
Masters in Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance - Current
Jain University
Professional Certificate in Accounting and Taxation : Indirect Taxation - Accounting & Taxation
Bengal Tax Council
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calcutta
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