Hemamalini Manoghar
Chennai
Summary
Qualified CPA with nearly 4 years of combined experience in external audit, internal audit, and accounting advisory services. Proven track record in conducting statutory audits for AICPA and PCAOB clients in the FSI and Consumer sectors at Deloitte USI. Also skilled in internal audit and day-to-day accounting processes and controls for IT, Pharma, and Banking industries. Known for self-initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high audit quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Deloitte USI
Chennai
07.2024 - Current
- Leading and training resources to independently perform testing on assigned areas.
- Managing PCAOB and AICPA engagements.
- Managing multiple engagements simultaneously, from planning to concluding procedures.
- Performing detailed review of workpapers in assigned areas: Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Property Plant and Equipment, Accounts Payable, Debt, Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Operating expenses.
- Performing detailed review of controls and risk assessments (Process, Accounts, and IT).
- Performing detailed review of SOC reports and controls over audit tools.
- Identified and remediated control gaps by providing recommendations.
Senior Audit Assistant
Deloitte USI
Chennai
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed general risk assessment on assigned audit areas to determine risk levels of accounts, to ensure an effective audit plan.
- Specialized in SOX and worked extensively on testing design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Performed end-to-end substantive procedures for revenue, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, PPE, cash, and debt, among other FSLIs.
- Performed flux analysis during the preliminary and concluding stages of the audit.
- Managing engagement-specific economics and taking up other administrative tasks as required.
- Leading status calls and walkthrough calls.
- Executing tactful client communication, such as pointing out a misstatement, following up on client support, posing probing questions, or in any other circumstance that arises.
Senior Advisory Consultant
Tickmarks
Chennai
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintaining the client's day to day accounts receivable and payable processes
- Reporting to senior management with everyday sales analysis and reason for flux
- Performing Financial Statements Close Processes for key accounts like PPE, Prepaid Expenses and Revenue
- Performed test of General Controls and Application Specific Controls
- Performed SOX testing extensively for companies across IT, Pharma and Banking sectors
- Identified and remediated control gaps by providing recommendations
Tax Analyst
Ernst & Young LLP, GDS
Chennai
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Filing of tax returns and other deliverables as required by EU tax laws
- Coordinating and communicating with various teams across different levels for the smooth functioning of tasks
- Engaging and communicating with various stakeholders for an efficient and effective workflow
- Maintaining records and dashboards as required by the organization
- Reporting to the senior or manager of the engagement about the workflow and key findings, if any
Education
CPA - US -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
12-2022
Bachelor in Commerce -
Madras University
Chennai04-2019
Higher Secondary School -
Chinamaya Vidyalaya
Chennai04-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PowerBI
- Workiva and AuditBoard
- Confirmationcom and Billcom
- Test of Controls and Test of Detail
- US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Detail and quality oriented
- Team player and a Quick learner
- Professional communication
Accomplishments
- Received Applause Award during 2023 - recognition provided in the firm for exemplary work in Deloitte.
- Received promotion in Deloitte from Staff to Senior during my milestone year.
- Received an accelerated promotion in Tickmarks Inc for efficient and high quality performance.
- Awarded the Most Meritorious Student in Academics, Co-curricular, and Extra-curricular Activities (2019) during my under graduation.
Timeline
Audit Senior
Deloitte USI
07.2024 - Current
Senior Audit Assistant
Deloitte USI
08.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Advisory Consultant
Tickmarks
02.2021 - 06.2022
Tax Analyst
Ernst & Young LLP, GDS
10.2019 - 02.2020
CPA - US -
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Bachelor in Commerce -
Madras University
Higher Secondary School -
Chinamaya Vidyalaya