HARSHIT SHUKLA
Uttar Pradesh
Summary
Dynamic audit professional with extensive experience at EY GDS, excelling in audit management and financial analysis. Proven track record of enhancing audit efficiency through innovative techniques and mentoring junior associates. Skilled in risk assessment and internal controls, delivering timely, high-quality results in complex financial environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager - Audit (Financial Services)
EY GDS
2025.11 - Current
- Lead planning and execution of statutory audits for Financial Services clients reporting under US GAAP and regulated by PCAOB.
- Perform comprehensive risk assessment, audit planning and materiality determination. Lead walkthroughs of significant business processes and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls.
- Coordinated with US engagement teams and client management to resolve audit issues, ensuring adherence to tight reporting timelines and fostering effective communication.
- Reviewed workpapers prepared by audit staff, providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with EY Global Audit Methodology and enhance audit quality.
- Executed substantive analytical procedures and detailed testing over significant financial statement balances, contributing to comprehensive audit conclusions and ensuring accuracy.
- Key Achievements: Led multiple audit workstreams independently while ensuring timely completion of deliverables. Improved audit efficiency through data-driven testing techniques. Mentored junior associates on US GAAP, PCAOB requirements, and EY audit methodology. Successfully collaborated with global engagement teams on complex audit matters.
- Major Audit Areas: Investments & Securities, Financial Instruments, Loans & Advances, Revenue Recognition, Fair Value Measurement, Cash & Cash Equivalents, Trade Receivables & Payables, Financial Statement Disclosures, Internal Controls Testing, Risk Assessment, Audit Documentation, Analytical Review Procedures.
Senior Associate (Post Qualification)
BDO India LLP
2025.07 - 2025.10
- Managed statutory audit engagements for listed and large private companies, supervising audit teams to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Supervised audit execution from planning through reporting, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality controls.
- Executed audits in major areas including revenue, PPE, inventory, investments, trade receivables, trade payables, cash & bank, borrowings, provisions, financial statement disclosures, IFC, and related party transactions.
Audit Trainee (Articleship)
BDO India LLP
2022.10 - 2025.06
- Completed articleship with extensive exposure to statutory audits across manufacturing, real estate, and service sectors.
- Performed audit planning and risk assessment procedures. Executed substantive testing and test of controls.
- Conducted analytical review procedures. Prepared audit documentation and financial statement disclosures.
- Assisted in preparation of statutory audit reports. Verified compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and applicable accounting standards.
- Major Audit Areas: Revenue Recognition, Inventory Verification, Property, Plant & Equipment, Cash & Bank, Fixed Assets, Employee Benefits, Expenses Testing, Trade Receivables, Trade Payables, GST & TDS Compliance, Financial Statement Disclosures, Internal Controls.
Education
ACCA -
ACCA UK
2026-12
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
2025-05
CA Intermediate -
ICAI
2022-05
CA Foundation -
ICAI
2021-12
Class XII - Commerce
Aditya Birla Public School
2020-01
Skills
- Audit management
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Risk assessment
Core Technical Expertise
US GAAP, Ind AS, IFRS, PCAOB, Standards on Auditing (SA), ICAI Audit Methodology
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Audit (Financial Services)
EY GDS
2025.11 - Current
Senior Associate (Post Qualification)
BDO India LLP
2025.07 - 2025.10
Audit Trainee (Articleship)
BDO India LLP
2022.10 - 2025.06
ACCA -
ACCA UK
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
CA Intermediate -
ICAI
CA Foundation -
ICAI
Class XII - Commerce
Aditya Birla Public School