Deeksha HV
Audit Analyst
Bengaluru
Summary
IT Audit and Information Systems professional with over 4 years of expertise in internal audit, risk assessment, and financial controls. Proven track record in delivering comprehensive audit engagements for publicly listed companies and large corporations, emphasizing internal controls evaluation, process risk identification, and robust governance frameworks. Proficient in leveraging data analytics tools such as Python, KNIME, Power BI, and Advanced Excel to enhance AI-enabled audit analytics, anomaly detection, and automated risk identification within complex financial and operational landscapes. Adept at translating audit findings into actionable recommendations for senior management and audit committees, fostering improved IT governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Finance & Analytics Consultant
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
- Following a planned relocation, I engaged in independent consulting work, which allowed me to continue building expertise in audit analytics and financial reporting while actively pursuing opportunities.
- Automated routine tasks using programming languages such as Python or R, boosting team productivity levels substantially.
Audit Analyst
Guru and Jana Chartered Accountants
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Led risk-based internal and statutory audit engagements for listed public companies and large corporate with turnovers exceeding 10,000 Crore, spanning retail, manufacturing, technology, construction, hospitality, and jewellery sectors.
- Identified significant internal control deficiencies and process inefficiencies during audit engagements, delivering actionable recommendations that resulted in measurable cost savings and operational efficiency improvements for client organizations.
- Served as Field-in-Charge managing audit teams, developing engagement plans, and ensuring timely delivery of findings to senior management and audit committees in compliance with Ind AS, IGAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP frameworks.
- Executed audit procedures across revenue recognition, lease liabilities, ROU assets, inventory valuation, and taxation, escalating material control weaknesses and compliance gaps to senior stakeholders.
- Applied Python, KNIME, and Advanced Excel for data-driven audit analytics and anomaly detection, and leveraged Power Apps to streamline audit workflows, reducing manual effort and turnaround time across large-scale engagements.
Chartered Accountancy Intern
Guru and Jana Chartered Accountants
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed internal and statutory audit engagements for listed public companies and large corporate with turnovers exceeding 10,000 crore, contributing to the identification of process gaps and control weaknesses that informed cost-saving and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Performed substantive and analytical audit procedures across manufacturing, retail, and service sector clients, validating financial statement accuracy, and assessing internal control effectiveness under applicable reporting standards.
- Managed full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation using Tally, Zoho, and QuickBooks, supporting MIS reporting, and budget variance analysis for client management teams.
- Handled corporate statutory compliance, including ROC filings, board documentation, and company incorporation under the Companies Act, 2013, alongside full-cycle direct and indirect tax filings, and reconciliations.
Chartered Accountancy Intern
Prakash and Rajguru Chartered Accountants
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed full-cycle accounting for a diverse client portfolio, preparing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements across multiple platforms.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and budget variance analysis to support management decision-making.
- Filed income tax returns for individuals, firms, and corporate, handling audit documentation and tax liability calculations.
- Conducted tax reconciliations and prepared client documentation for regulatory reviews and tax authority assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting & Taxation
Mangalore University
IndiaCertified Information System Auditor - Information System Audit
Information Systems Audit And Control Association
09-2026
Skills
Domain and Process - Internal Audit & Risk Assessment Internal Controls & Compliance (SOX) IS Audit Statutory Audit Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Corporate Law & ROC Filings
Technical Tools- Advanced Excel & Power Query KNIME Analytics Platform Power BI & Data Visualization Microsoft Power apps Robotic Process Automation Oracle Fusion ERP Python (Financial Analytics) Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Basics
Framework and standards- IGAAP IFRS US GAAP IND AS SOX
Interpersonal skills- Analytical & Problem-Solving Stakeholder Communication Cross-functional Collaboration Project Coordination & Time Management
Timeline
Freelance Finance & Analytics Consultant
Self Employed
05.2024 - Current
Audit Analyst
Guru and Jana Chartered Accountants
02.2023 - 03.2024
Chartered Accountancy Intern
Guru and Jana Chartered Accountants
02.2021 - 02.2023
Chartered Accountancy Intern
Prakash and Rajguru Chartered Accountants
02.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting & Taxation
Mangalore University
Certified Information System Auditor - Information System Audit
Information Systems Audit And Control Association