ISHANT AGARWAL
Management | Operations | Risk Consultant
Bangalore
Summary
MBA Finance professional with Big 4 experience at KPMG Global Delivery Center, supporting US-based energy and industrial clients. Experienced in business process analysis, financial flow reviews, internal controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment across multi-entity environments. Strong client-delivery mindset with hands-on exposure to operations, risk, and compliance, seeking management, operations, and risk consulting roles involving client interaction and travel.
Overview
1
1
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery Center (US Clients)
Bengaluru, India
08.2025 - Current
- Supported US energy and industrial clients by analyzing end-to-end business and financial processes, including cash movements and transaction flows across multiple entities
- Performed transaction-level testing and reconciliations using global bank statements from JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Wells Fargo, TD Bank, and RBC to identify discrepancies, control gaps, and risk indicators
- Reviewed Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss processes, conducting variance analysis to highlight operational inefficiencies and high-risk areas
- Evaluated internal controls and SOX frameworks, identifying design and operating effectiveness gaps and supporting remediation discussions
- Prepared structured working papers and management-ready documentation aligned with KPMG audit methodology, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with US-based engagement teams and stakeholders, meeting tight timelines and SLA commitments while maintaining high quality of deliverables
- Key Clients: California Resources Corporation (CRC), Halliburton, Devon Energy, DNOW, NextDecade, Western Midstream, Valaris.
Accounting & Finance Intern
Coal India Limited
Kolkata, India
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported financial analysis and operational reviews to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and compliance
- Processed and reconciled SAP-based invoices across subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence
- Gained practical exposure to GST regulations, including Time of Supply and invoice compliance
- Assisted in reviewing financial statements to ensure audit readiness, accuracy, and policy compliance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance
CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bangalore, Karnataka05.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bhawanipur Educational Society College
Kolkata, West Bengal08.2022
Skills
Business Process Analysis
Operations & Risk Assessment
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
Financial Flow & Cash-Cycle Analysis
Stakeholder & Client Coordination
Data Analysis & Documentation
Management Reporting
Excel
SAP
IFRS
GAAP
Leadership and Additional Experience
- Cultural Head & Core Committee Member – Led teams, managed timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination for large-scale events
- Judge at national-level cultural competitions – Demonstrated decision-making, evaluation, and communication under pressure
- Presented research paper on Corporate Governance and CSR at an international conference (IIM Ranchi)
Timeline
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery Center (US Clients)
08.2025 - Current
Accounting & Finance Intern
Coal India Limited
06.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bhawanipur Educational Society College
Master of Business Administration - Finance
CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University)