DEEPA RAJENDRAN

I play a key role in assisting with statutory and internal audits of the member firms. My work involves reviewing financial records, testing internal controls. Lately, one of my major assignments has been supporting ING Bank’s internal control testing, where I helped ensure that the controls have been performed appropriately.

In my day-to-day role, I rely on Excel, DataSnipper, and translation tools to manage and analyze large data sets, identify discrepancies, and improve testing efficiency. I also focus on ensuring that audit documentation, working papers, and compliance checklists are well-prepared, accurate, and ready for review.

An important part of my role has been training and mentoring junior associates, guiding them through audit tasks and helping them build confidence and efficiency in their work. I take pride in being someone my team can rely on, especially during tight deadlines or high-volume periods. Communicating issues effectively with engagement teams and ensuring that discrepancies are resolved has helped me build strong client and team relationships.

I have also been recognized for the quality and efficiency of my work. I was awarded both a Kudos Award and a Spot Award during the last performance cycle by my Manager in recognition of my contribution and reliability. In addition, I have consistently received excellent feedback from the Quality Review Management (QRM) team as well as exceptional feedback from member firms, which has reinforced my commitment to maintaining the highest standards in audit quality and delivery.