Avirup Ganguly
Kolkata
Summary
Results-driven Audit and Financial Analyst with over 4+ years of experience at Ernst & Young (EY) specializing in financial statement audits, internal controls, and risk assessment. Proven expertise in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Testing, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles. Adept at analyzing complex financial data, performing substantive and control testing, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory frameworks. Highly proficient in MS Excel and data analytics, with a strong track record of delivering accurate financial insights and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Audit Associate
EY
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Executed financial statement audits for multinational clients in accordance with IFRS and global assurance standards.
- Performed substantive testing, including analytical procedures, transaction testing, and account balance verification.
- Performed Accounts Receivable (AR) testing, including ageing analysis, revenue recognition, customer confirmations, and allowance for doubtful debts.
- Conducted Accounts Payable (AP) testing, including vendor reconciliations, three-way match verification (PO–GRN–Invoice), and completeness checks.
- Performed payroll testing, validating employee master data, salary computations, statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS), and reconciliation with the general ledger.
- Tested journal entries using data analytics to identify unusual or high-risk transactions.
- Performed trial balance and ETB tie-outs, ensuring alignment between financial statements and accounting records.
- Reviewed cash and bank reconciliations, accruals, and cutoff procedures during month-end and year-end closes.
- Prepared comprehensive audit documentation and working papers in compliance with EY methodology.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve audit queries and improve financial processes.
- Mentored junior team members and reviewed workpapers to ensure quality and adherence to audit standards.
Accounts Assistant
S B Solutions
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Maintained general ledger accounting records and financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepared trial balances and financial schedules supporting preparation of financial statements.
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigated discrepancies through detailed financial analysis.
- Assisted external auditors by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audit procedures.
- Processed journal entries and month-end closing activities supporting financial reporting processes.
- Maintained inventory records and performed inventory account reconciliations.
- Ensured proper documentation and financial record-keeping supporting audit and compliance requirements.
Intern
Luhariwala & Co.
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Assisted audit teams with fieldwork, financial data collection, and documentation review.
- Posted journal entries and maintained accounting records for client entities.
- Supported preparation of financial schedules and audit documentation required for testing procedures.
- Assisted in GST and TDS return preparation under supervision.
- Organized and maintained audit documentation and client financial records.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
London, UK, UKMasters in Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance
Jain University
BangaloreMSc in IAF - International Accounting And Finance
O.P Jindal Global University
Delhi, NCRProfessional Certificate - Accounting and Taxation : Indirect Taxation
Bengal Tax Council
KolkataBachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calcutta
KolkataSkills
- MS Excel (Advanced formulae, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Microsoft Word
- Trial balance recalculation with financial statement
- Financial Reporting and Audit Documentation
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Data structuring and executive presentations
- Microsoft PowerPoint (Executive Presentations, Business Storytelling)
Accomplishments
- Financial Statement Audit
- Accounts Receivable (O2C) & Revenue Testing
- Accounts Payable (P2P) & Vendor Reconciliations
- Payroll & Employee Benefit Testing
- Substantive & Analytical Procedures
- Journal Entry & General Ledger Testing
- Balance Sheet & Bank Reconciliations
- Variance & Financial Data Analysis
- Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Affiliations
- Regulatory compliance mindset
- Financial data analysis
- Audit methodology & assurance frameworks
- GST / VAT fundamentals
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Former U-19 cricketer for Engineers Club at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Passionate about sports
- Travelling
- Event Management
Timeline
Lead Audit Associate
EY
09.2021 - 03.2026
Accounts Assistant
S B Solutions
08.2018 - 09.2021
Intern
Luhariwala & Co.
04.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calcutta
Professional Certificate - Accounting and Taxation : Indirect Taxation
Bengal Tax Council
MSc in IAF - International Accounting And Finance
O.P Jindal Global University
Masters in Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance
Jain University
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants