Jephin V Samuel - Assistant Manager - Ernst and Young

Summary

Motivated and dynamic audit and risk professional with extensive experience in external statutory audits across the Wealth and Asset Management sector (EMEIA,US and APAC region). Proficient in financial reporting under IFRS, US GAAP, GAAS, PCAOB, SEC audits, risk assessment and risk evaluation, and internal control testing (DE, TOD, TOE). Skilled in audit planning, execution, as well as audit leading and managing along with fund accounting reviews including investment valuation, NAV computation, and financial disclosures. Strong track record in managing global audit engagements, ensuring compliance with GAAS, PCAOB, SEC and EY GAM standards, and driving audit automation and process improvements through data-driven tools like Advanced Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, VBA Macros, Bloomberg, Confirmation.com, Refinitive, Generative AI.

Overview

4

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Ernst and Young

Bengaluru

12.2021 - Current

Led and executed end-to-end external statutory audits for Hedge Funds and Mutual Fund clients across the EMEIA and APAC region, ensuring compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, PCAOB, and EY GAM audit methodologies.
Planned and scoped audit engagements, performed risk assessments, developed materiality benchmarks and audit strategy memos, and aligned procedures with client business models and financial reporting frameworks.
Designed, tested, and evaluated internal controls (DE, TOD, TOE) covering investment valuation, fund accounting, capital transactions, and management fee processes, assessing design and operating effectiveness.
Performed and reviewed substantive and analytical audit procedures, including portfolio valuations, income accruals, carried interest, and fund expenses, and validated financial statement disclosures such as Schedule of Investments, Fair Value Hierarchy, and Related Party Transactions and resolved technical issues, discuss audit findings, and finalize audit deliverables within agreed timelines.
Coordinated group audits and consolidation reviews for complex fund structures with SPVs and subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy of intercompany eliminations and group reporting, and managed audit documentation on EY Canvas in accordance with GAAS, PCAOB, SEC standards.
Collaborated with Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners during Audit Committee and client closing meetings, presented key audit findings and control observations, guided junior auditors through EY GAM methodology, and contributed to audit automation and process improvement initiatives using Advanced Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, VBA Macros, Bloomberg, Confirmation.com, Refinitive, Generative AI.

Education

ACCA UK – Professional Qualification - undefined

London

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Jain University

Bangalore

01.2026

Master of Commerce - undefined

Indira Gandhi University

01.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Mahatma Gandhi University

01.2019

Skills

External Statutory Audit & Assurance: Financial Statement Audit (IFRS, US GAAP), Risk Assessment, Risk Evaluation, Audit Planning & Scoping, Substantive & Analytical Testing, Materiality Assessment, Audit Documentation, GAAS, PCAOB & SEC Compliance
Internal Controls & Risk Management: Control Testing (DE, TOD, TOE), Design & Operating Effectiveness Reviews, Process Walkthroughs, Control Evaluation, Deficiency Assessment, SOX 404, RCM Preparation & Review, Control Gap Assessment, Audit Evidence Evaluation, Audit Trail Validation, Issue Log & Remediation Tracking
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting: Investment Valuation, NAV Validation, Income Allocation, Management & Performance Fee Testing, Fair Value Hierarchy, Disclosures & Financial Statement Review

Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Client Coordination (EMEIA & APAC Teams), Audit Review Meetings, Workpaper Review, Issue Resolution, Team Supervision, Quality Review Support
Leadership & Collaboration: Team Handling, Training & Coaching, Performance Supervision, Resource Allocation, Audit Progress Tracking, Cross-Border Coordination with EMEIA & APAC
Tools & Automation: Advanced Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, VBA Macros, Bloomberg, Confirmationcom, Refinitive, Generative AI

Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jephin-v-samuel-b72226203

Certification

Certifications: Advanced Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, VBA Macros, Bloomberg, Confirmation.com, Refinitive, Generative AI
Excellent Client Service Award for FY 24.
Multiple Extra Miler Awards for exceptional performance
Captain Extraordinaire Award – EY for leadership and team management excellence
Recognized by Managers, Senior Managers and Partners for audit quality and client service excellence

Languages

English (Fluent)

Hindi (Fluent)

Malayalam (Fluent)

Hobbies

Sports and games, Photography, Video editing

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. DATE: PLACE: Bengaluru (Jephin V Samuel)

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