CA HARSH GAUTAM
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with over 6 years in Audit & Assurance, specializing in audit planning, risk assessment, and engagement management for US and UK clients. Led comprehensive audit engagements, assessed financial reporting risks, and communicated findings to stakeholders. Skilled in team management and collaboration with global teams to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
Baker Tilly One India
Bengaluru
01.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end audit engagements for US private entities, overseeing engagement execution, audit quality, documentation and timely delivery in accordance with applicable auditing standards and firm methodologies.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 5+ audit professionals, managing work allocation, progress monitoring, performance, and deliverable quality.
- Reviewed audit workpapers, evaluated findings, and coordinated with engagement stakeholders to resolve review points, ensuring adherence to audit quality standards.
- Coordinated with clients and engagement stakeholders to address audit queries and communicate issues, facilitating timely completion of engagements.
- Performed risk-focused audit procedures to identify financial reporting risks and determine appropriate audit responses based on supporting evidence.
- Evaluate revenue recognition under ASC 606, including performance obligations and the timing of revenue recognition, and assess lease accounting under ASC 842, including embedded lease arrangements.
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services – Audit & Assurance
Gurugram
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Real Estate Audit Leadership: Led end-to-end statutory audit engagements for UK-based privately owned real estate clients under UK GAAP, while managing and mentoring audit teams of 5-6 professionals across multiple engagements.
- Managed and mentored audit teams of 5–6 professionals, monitored engagement progress, reviewed work, and ensured timely delivery of multiple assignments.
- Performed risk assessments to identify financial reporting risks and designed tailored audit procedures for client engagements.
- Evaluated financial statement balances, supporting documentation, and audit evidence to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential control weaknesses.
- Documented audit procedures, findings, supporting evidence, and conclusions in accordance with applicable audit methodology and quality review requirements.
- Collaborated with onshore engagement teams, managers, and partners to discuss audit findings, resolve issues, and agree on appropriate audit conclusions.
- Identified and reported audit observations and control deficiencies, communicated implications to stakeholders, and recommended corrective actions to enhance client compliance.
- Delivered training on audit methodology to audit professionals as part of KPMG’s Audit & Assurance Faculty Pool.
Audit Associate
Nangia & Co LLP
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted TOD on revenues, trade receivables, and trade payables, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and enhanced financial accuracy.
- Strong working knowledge of Ind AS 109, 115, 116 and 118, with practical experience in accounting, financial reporting, and application of relevant accounting requirements.
- Developed management information system (MIS) reports to identify key trends in financial performance, aiding strategic decision-making.
- Prepared monthly salary computation sheets for employees, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
- Compiled monthly reimbursement sheets for employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of disbursements.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
New Delhi11-2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
New Delhi11-2016
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Substantive Testing Procedures
- Going Concern Evaluations
- Compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP
- ASC 606 accounting
- ASC 842 accounting
- Workpaper review
- Team management & team leadership
- Tools & Technology: KPMG Clara, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analytics, ChatGPT usage
- Global stakeholder coordination
- Financial Reporting
- Statutory audit
- Team supervision
- Team leadership
- Project management
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Kudos Award – KPMG: Awarded for exceptional audit performance., Recognized multiple times at Baker Tilly for exceptional audit performance, strong ownership, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING
Trained and coached junior audit staff; received multiple team shoutouts for exceptional mentoring and leadership style., Selected as a member of the Baker Tilly One India and KPMG Rewards & Recognition team, contributing to employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
Timeline
Associate Manager
Baker Tilly One India
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services – Audit & Assurance
12.2020 - 09.2024
Audit Associate
Nangia & Co LLP
01.2020 - 12.2020
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi