GOURAV SARDAR
Kolkata
Summary
Results-oriented Audit and Assurance Manager with a proven track record and more than 10 years of experience at Big-4. Leading an offshore team focused on fund audits for US-based Asset & Wealth Management and Real Estate clients, showcasing constant growth in portfolio. Highly organized and dedicated professional, also known for strong attention to details with a high level of accuracy and productivity. Active participation in talent development and recruitment, as a certified trainer and empaneled interviewer, while effectively resolving conflicts and maximizing team performance through strategic coaching and mentoring.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Audit and Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
- Managed team of 12 members from different management levels and a client portfolio of approximately 9000 billable hours a year.
- Conducted Managerial Review, focusing on major testing areas following US GAAP.
- Exposure on Real Estate Valuation Testing of US based properties
- Engaged in financial statement review process, financial statement comments clearing with audit partners, and participating in status meeting with clients.
- Part of a dedicated quality control team, responsible for reviewers' quality review ensuring the firm's qualitative requirements.
- Planned and budgeted accurately, providing essential resources for smooth operation of business units.
- Formulated professional development and educational plans for junior staff, actively contributing to up-skilling of professionals.
- Empaneled interviewer, directly contributed to hiring individuals with matching skills, maintaining competent audit workforce.
Assurance Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed audit engagements end to end for task assigned to Offshore and reviewed work of junior team members.
- Coordinated work of other team members assigned to specific tasks within engagement based on their expertise.
- Handled all technical issues with proactive attention and knowledgeable responses.
- Collaborated with Digital Support teams to develop automated testing tools for repetitive tasks and ensured efficiency enhancement up to 15%.
- Having working knowledge of automation tools like Alteryx, Power BI etc.
- Provided coaching and guidance to other team members regarding audit techniques, as needed.
- Kept team in line with compliance requirements.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting & Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India2014
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Calcutta
Kolkata, India2011
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Financial Statement Review & Analysis
- Micro-Managing
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning and Budgeting
- Root-cause Analysis
- Training and Development
- Talent Acquisition
Accomplishments
- Secured more than 50% YoY growth in portfolio clients as a manager
- Retained 100% of identified pool of critical talents within team over last three years
- Got recognized several times for delivering quality and and setting benchmark withing peer group.
Additional Information
- Address: Flat No. 3, BC-105, Street No. 165, Newtown, Kolkata - 700163
OTHER INTERESTS
- Cooking
- Travelling
Timeline
Manager, Audit and Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
Assurance Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2014 - 12.2019
Chartered Accountant - Accounting & Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Master of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
University of Calcutta
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