Bhargavi Bhagowati
Chartered Accountant
Mumbai
Summary
Chartered accountant with 7 years of experience in SOX compliance, auditing, financial management, regulatory and financial reporting, and comfort letters. Aspiring to excel in a managerial role where I can lead a team of auditing professionals with continuous coaching and guidance as well as guide cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Competent in interacting with stakeholders and internal teams across time zones and have experience working with different service lines to achieve overall organizational goals.
Committed to developing a culture of excellence and responsibility in a fast-paced setting, as well as to promoting innovation and efficiency. Highly dependable and resourceful manager committed to timely deliverables and ensuring that the juniors on the team feel valued and appreciated for their efforts. Strong believer in empowering all team members to be able to handle daily work functions independently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Assurance Service Line)
Ernst and Young GDS LLP
08.2019 - Current
- Serving as an External Auditor for Canadian banking and capital market clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering accurate financial assessments. Managed a diverse portfolio of engagements primarily focused on banking and capital markets, delivering high-quality audit and assurance services to some of the leading financial institutions of Toronto.
- Worked extensively on PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) engagements, providing critical insights and maintaining high audit quality. Maintaining detailed and organized audit documentation, ensuring all findings, conclusions, and recommendations were accurately recorded for PCAOB engagements.
- Conducted comprehensive quarterly reviews, assessing financial statements, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.
- Executing detailed control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal financial controls and mitigate potential risks. Worked closely with the client's internal audit.
- Attended detailed walkthroughs with clients, asked the relevant questions and explanations of the processes, and ensured appropriate documentation to demonstrate the design effectiveness of the controls.
- Led and conducted comprehensive SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) testing to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, playing a crucial role in maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Worked extensively on Journal Entry testing by using EY approved automation tools like EY Helix Analyzer, GLAOP.
- Completed a 9-month rotation in Canada, where I gained valuable international exposure, working closely with banking and capital markets clients, and adapting to diverse regulatory environments.
- Experience in drafting comfort letters and related procedures.
Chartered Accountant (Private Practise)
Duliajan
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted thorough income tax and statutory audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Prepared accurate balance sheets and handled income tax return filing, ensuring timely and compliant submissions for clients.
- Prepared comprehensive project reports for bank financing, including detailed financial analysis and projections to support loan approvals.
- Maintained detailed and accurate books of accounts for clients, providing essential financial insights and ensuring proper record-keeping.
Executive-Accounts & Admin
HIM Internationl School
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations using Tally Accounting Software, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Prepared detailed monthly cash budgets to effectively manage cash flow and financial planning.
- Regularly prepared and presented Management Information System (MIS) reports, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
- Finalized balance sheets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting standards.
- Coordinated with various government departments to obtain necessary NOCs for school affiliation, ensuring smooth and compliant operations.
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com (Hons) -
Gargi College, Delhi University
Skills
Financial Reporting
Auditing
SOX Compliance
Comfort Letters
Strategic Planning
Budgeting and Forecasting
Stakeholder Management
Budget Control
Continuous Learning
Analytical Thinking
Team Management
Team Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication- Verbal and Written
Time management abilities
Training and Development
Risk Management
Staff Development
Mentoring and Coaching
Project Management
Accomplishments
- Consistently recognized as a high performer for four consecutive years, I bring a proven track record of excellence in delivering accurate financial insights and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.
- Actively participated in the EY GDS Assurance Hackassure 2.0-2023 and was in the list of finalists. Presented the final idea before the partners.
- Presented the Excellence in Team Management Award for the Financial Year 2023.
- Successfully conducting trainings on latest topics, tools and technologies used in audit for the team for the past 2 years.
Timeline
Manager (Assurance Service Line)
Ernst and Young GDS LLP
08.2019 - Current
Chartered Accountant (Private Practise)
Duliajan
12.2018 - 05.2019
Executive-Accounts & Admin
HIM Internationl School
02.2017 - 08.2018
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com (Hons) -
Gargi College, Delhi University
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