Open To Work
Gokul Raj
Summary
Audit Senior with 5+ years of progressive experience supporting leading U.S. CPA firms, including KPMG, Wipfli, and Alliantgroup. Specialized in Commercial, Employee Benefit Plan, and Investment Management industries. Experienced in leading engagements from planning through completion, reviewing staff work, managing client communication, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and firm methodologies. Proven ability to deliver high-quality engagements, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with onshore teams while maintaining compliance with professional standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audit Associate
Alliantgroup India Talent Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
10.2025 - Current
- Led audit execution for Commercial, EBP, and HOA engagements for multiple US-based CPA firms, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, firm methodologies, and reporting deadlines.
- Coordinated directly with onshore teams and clients to manage audit requests, resolve variances, and support timely completion of engagements.
- Reviewed staff workpapers, identified audit risks and documentation gaps, and provided review comments to enhance audit quality and consistency.
- Performed risk assessment procedures, analytical reviews, and substantive testing to identify key audit risks and ensure appropriate audit coverage across financial statement areas.
- Demonstrated adaptability across diverse CPA firm environments and utilized multiple audit platforms including CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, CaseWare, Inflo, Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager, and AuditFile.
Audit Associate 3
Wipfli India LLP
Bengaluru
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Executed audit procedures for clients in the Commercial and Employee Benefit Plan Industries, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and ERISA reporting requirements.
- Performed detailed substantive testing (Revenue, AR, Inventory, Expenses, Investments), identifying discrepancies and supporting accurate reporting.
- Served as the primary contact for engagement teams in the U.S., on planning, testing, and documentation, delivering timely, high-quality audit workpapers.
- Reviewed junior associate's workpapers and provided feedback and training, strengthening team output quality.
Audit Associate 2
KPMG GDC Pvt Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Led audit delivery for dedicated engagement teams acting as the primary point of contact ensuring seamless communication with clients.
- Trained and mentored associates on industry-specific audit procedures, financial reporting and IDEA Data Analytics raising overall team capability.
- Contributed to DSA and KCW Projects during their pilot phase, supporting the design and implementation of new methodologies.
- Recognized with Spot awards for exceptional utilization during peak seasons and received an accelerated promotion to A2 for strong performance and leadership.
Audit Associate
KPMG GDC Pvt Ltd.
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Delivered audit services for clients across Investment Management, Consumer Goods and Energy sectors in collaboration with Canadian Engagement Teams.
- Performed Equity Testing, JE Testing, Realized Gain/Loss Testing and Management Fee Testing ensuring accuracy of financial reporting in compliance with audit standards.
- Performed standardized processes including FSMA, FSVC and JE Completeness and Testing improving efficiency and ensuring high-quality deliverables within deadlines.
Education
Analytics for Finance and Accounting - Financial Analytics
Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow08-2021
Master of Commerce -
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
Bengaluru05-2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Application
Sacred Heart College Ernakulam
Ernakulam06-2018
Skills
- US GAAP Financial Reporting
- Risk Assessment & Audit Planning
- Audit Engagement Execution
- Internal Control Evaluation & Testing
- Workpaper Review & Quality Assurance
- Client & Onshore Team Coordination
- Data Analytics & Financial Statement Analysis
Technical Proficiencies
- Microsoft Excel
- CaseWare Working Papers
- CCH ProSystem fx Engagement
- Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager
- Inflo Analytics
- AuditFile
- CaseWare IDEA
Websites
Accomplishments
- Mastered IDEA Data Analysis Software and trained fellow colleagues on the same.
- Recognised for Spot awards which marked the highest utilisation during the busy season.
- Contributed for DSA and KCW Projects during its initial stages and played a key role in its Pilot phase.
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Wiley's Analytics with Excel
- Executive Programme in Analytics for Finance and Accounting Professionals from IIM Lucknow
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Senior Audit Associate
Alliantgroup India Talent Pvt. Ltd.
10.2025 - Current
Audit Associate 3
Wipfli India LLP
08.2023 - 02.2025
Audit Associate 2
KPMG GDC Pvt Ltd.
10.2022 - 07.2023
Audit Associate
KPMG GDC Pvt Ltd.
10.2020 - 09.2022
Analytics for Finance and Accounting - Financial Analytics
Indian Institute of Management
Master of Commerce -
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Application
Sacred Heart College Ernakulam