Dhana Laxmi Gurram
Nagaram
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with 5 years of robust experience in Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation. Seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization to leverage extensive knowledge and experience in fostering organizational growth. Committed to continuous improvement and sharing expertise for mutual advancement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate 2
PwC SDC Kolkata
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted audit engagements using diverse techniques, including analytical procedures, sampling methods, and materiality assessments, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
- Reviewed and validated NAV calculations; recalculated management and performance fees to confirm accuracy.
- Examined capital stock activities such as subscriptions and redemptions, maintaining integrity of fund records.
- Tested material FSLIs including level 3 infrastructure investment purchases, sales, and investment income; prepared and analyzed cash flow statements by interrelating balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Performed substantive testing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, income, and expenses to assess financial reporting reliability.
- Independently managed client engagements end-to-end, including testing of material FSLIs, coordinating with onshore teams, and liaising directly with clients.
- Coordinated between onshore and offshore teams to ensure smooth delivery of audit work within stipulated deadlines.
- Gained expertise in workflow management tools, optimizing audit processes and improving team efficiency.
- Collaborated across multiple work streams, consistently demonstrating creative problem-solving, initiative, and timely completion of deliverables.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics by effectively fulfilling both individual and group roles.
- Administered digital automation tools to enhance audit and review engagements, strengthening assurance and financial services delivery.
Article Assistant
Ramana Kumar & Associates
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Preparation & Maintenance of books of accounts of companies, firms and individuals
- Preparation of financial statements of companies as per Schedule III of Companies Act 2013
- Performed statutory audit of Companies and other entities engaged in different sectors as per various statutory requirements
- Verifying the compliance of accounting standards and Indian accounting standards in the preparation of financial statements
- Drafting audit reports as per the Auditing and Assurance Standards and CARO 2020
- Performed Internal Audit of a mutual benefit society and a public listed company engaged in manufacturing sector
- Physical verification of fixed assets, inventory and cash
- Performed tax audit of various entities U/s 44AB of Income Tax Act 1961
- Preparation of tax audit reports in Form 3CA, 3CB, 3CD as per Income Tax Act 1961
- Computation & Preparation of GST and Income Tax Returns
Education
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2023
B.Com - Commerce
Osmania University
03.2017
MPC
Board of Intermediate Education
ECIL03.2013
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education, AP
03.2011
Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Logical Reasoning
- Decision making
- Effective Time Management
- Communication skills
Certification
- Got appreciative feedback & snapshots from Director, Managers and seniors of the onshore & offshore team members on multiple engagements in PwC SDC Kolkata Pvt.Ltd.
- Got Appreciation from Seniors and from clients during Article ship training.
- Received certificates from ICAI for Orientation Programme, Information Technology Training and Advance ITT.
Computer Proficiency:
- Experienced in Aura Platinum, Connect site and other digital tools for performing audit work.
- Experienced in Accounting SoftwareTally.ERP9, Computax.
- Experienced in MS Office Tools.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Listening Music
- Watching Movies
- Playing Badminton
Disclaimer
I do hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Associate 2
PwC SDC Kolkata
11.2023 - Current
Article Assistant
Ramana Kumar & Associates
05.2016 - 05.2019
SSC -
Board of Secondary Education, AP
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com - Commerce
Osmania University
MPC
Board of Intermediate Education