Balvinder Kour Gill
Audit Manager
Summary
Experienced Audit Manager with over 9 years of experience at Big 4 audit firms. Specializes in end-to-end statutory audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS, Ind AS, and local regulations. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, risk assessment, internal controls, financial reporting, and delivering high-quality audits within manufacturing and services industries. Possesses strong analytical and project management skills aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining audit excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audit Manager
Deloitte USI
01.2023 - Current
- Led audits for UK/Netherlands consumer goods clients under under IFRS and local GAAP
- Managed a team of 10+ professionals, ensuring audit quality and timely delivery.
- Mentored junior auditors, aiding in their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
- Conducted risk assessment, internal controls testing, and substantive procedures.
- Reviewed complex IFRS areas including IBR assessment under IFRS 16, pension liability valuation under IAS 19, and ECL on trade receivables under IFRS 9, in coordination with clients and specialists.
- Supported ESG audit procedures including double materiality assessment.
- Awarded Deloitte Applause Award for FY23 & FY24.
Assistant Manager
PwC India
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as Engagement Senior on large listed and unlisted entities, including first year audits, involving planning, risk assessment, and set up of audit strategies from scratch.
- Conducted quarterly limited reviews and year-end statutory audit in compliance with SEBI regulations and Ind AS
- Identified material uncertainty around going concern; worked with engagement partner to issue an EOM paragraph in the audit report
- Acted as client liaison, preparing deliverables for audit committees and senior leadership.
- Performed inventory valuation procedures for manufacturing clients, including NRV assessments, roll-forward reconciliations, and participation in physical inventory counts across multiple sites.
Assistant Manager
BDO India LLP
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led statutory audits and group reporting for debt-listed and private companies.
- Supported the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind AS requirements.
- Conducted technical accounting assessments such as going concern evaluations, impairment testing of investments, lease accounting under Ind AS 116, interest capitalization under Ind AS 23, and NRV analysis of constructed inventory in real estate projects.
- Executed statutory certifications including RERA, APR under FEMA, and DPT-3 filings in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013
- Selected for a 5-month Australian secondment in 2021.
- Awarded BDO Spot Award (Q1 2021).
Audit Manager
Maheshwari & Associates
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Led audits for listed infrastructure clients; supported Ind AS transition.
- Conducted S4A accounting and due diligence for stressed assets.
- Handled stock and tax audits across various industries.
Article Assistant
Daudi & Co.
03.2011 - 08.2014
- Performed statutory audits, tax filings, and prepared financial statements.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B.Com - undefined
Pt. Ravishankar University
GST Certification - undefined
ICAI
Skills
Core Audit & Accounting Skills -
Statutory Audits & Group Audit Reporting
Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
IFRS/Ind AS/Local GAAP
Internal controls over finance reporting (ICFR/SOX)
Consolidation
Financial statement review
Leadership & Communication -
Team Management & Coaching
Cross- functional Collaboration
Project Management
Technology & Tools -
Big4 Audit tools and Methodologies (AURA/APT/EMS/Omnia)
SAP, Tally
Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Other Information
English, Hindi, Reading (fiction & nonfiction)
Timeline
Audit Manager
Deloitte USI
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
PwC India
01.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager
BDO India LLP
01.2020 - 01.2022
Audit Manager
Maheshwari & Associates
04.2016 - 01.2019
Article Assistant
Daudi & Co.
03.2011 - 08.2014
B.Com - undefined
Pt. Ravishankar University
GST Certification - undefined
ICAI
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI