Jayanth Gowda
Chartered Accountant - Deputy Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Manager with extensive experience at Varma & Varma, CAs, leading comprehensive internal audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and driving risk governance improvements. Fostering a collaborative team culture, achieving over 90% closure of audit findings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Deputy Manager
Varma & Varma, CAs
04.2024 - Current
- Overall in-charge of the internal audit function a listed entity with multi-subsidiary operations across India and Abroad.
- Designed and executed full-scope internal audits covering Plant Operations, Inventory Management, Procurement, and Capex Controls of a leading Supplier of OEM of the Automobile Industry.
- Independently planning and executing internal audits across group entities, covering financial, operational, and compliance processes.
- Conducted end-to-end audits covering fund utilization, grant disbursements, FCRA compliance, and donor reporting of a Non-Profit Organisation.
- Conducting risk-based audits as per the approved annual audit plan, in alignment with the Audit Committee requirements.
- Successfully handled Statutory Audits of listed entities with focused reviews on Contingent Liabilities (Ind AS 37), Audit Trail compliance under Rule 11(g), ITGC–IFC testing , and Secretarial Matters under SEBI LODR and Companies Act.
- Conducted SAP S/4HANA-based audit trail validations and verified legal, regulatory, and Board-level compliance documentation.
- Served as Manager In-Charge for the BRSR Core Assurance engagement of IDBI Bank, overseeing end-to-end validation of ESG disclosures in alignment with SEBI’s BRSR framework.
- Conducted statutory audits for small and mid-sized private companies under IGAAP, focusing on accuracy of books of account, compliance with Companies Act, 2013, and Tax Audit requirements under Section 44AB.
- Ensured compliance with CARO reporting, GST filings, TDS returns, and disclosure of related party transactions, contingent liabilities, and director-related disclosures.
- Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Assistant Manager
Varma & Varma, CAs
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Led end-to-end internal audit of two critical functions Finance and Accounts and SEBI LODR Compliance as part of the annual audit plan for a listed entity in the BFSI Sector
- Spearheaded the internal audit function ensuring compliance with SEBI (LODR), Companies Act, 2013, and ICAI’s Guidance Note on Internal Audit.
- Provided strategic inputs on ESG and BRSR alignment for disclosures and risk governance enhancements.
- Facilitated quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee with a track record of closure of >90% audit findings within stipulated timelines.
Articled Assistant
R Srirampasad and Co
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Performed various assignments relating to Advisory & Compliances, including tax payments &refunds of clients across different businesses lines.
- Independently handled Tax Audits of corporate and non-corporate clients in a range of sectors such as electronics equipment manufacturer, technology services, trading, restaurant, real estate and other professionals.
- Prepared and filed Income Tax returns for a diverse client base with total income ranging from INR 2.5 lakh to 30 Crores.
- Assembled, analyzed and filed GST returns along with the annual return for diverse range of taxpayers.
- Complied with the provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 and worked on and filing of TDS and TCS returns, advance tax liabilities and refunds for business entities.
- Executed Statutory Audits including site visits, analysis of financial statements and reporting for corporate and non-corporate clients in 5+ sectors consisting of a well-known brand of high-quality electrical equipment, restaurants, consultancy, real estate.
- Finalization of books of accounts and financial statements as per AS & Schedule III including cashflows of corporate entities.
- Prepared and finalized the books and accounts and financial statements of various sole proprietorship and partnership entities.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Task delegation
Performance improvements
Team motivation
Team building
Time management
Workload management
Certification
Certificate in BRSR by ICAI
Timeline
Certificate in AI by ICAI
07-2024
Deputy Manager
Varma & Varma, CAs
04.2024 - Current
Certificate in BRSR by ICAI
03-2024
Assistant Manager
Varma & Varma, CAs
07.2022 - 03.2024
Articled Assistant
R Srirampasad and Co
02.2019 - 02.2022
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -