Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clients and industries handled
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline
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Kanika Chakrawarty

Kanika Chakrawarty

Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Director at SS Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP with expertise in risk management and control design. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced internal audit scores, compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and internal control over financial reporting. Proven ability to analyze operations and drive business development, ensuring robust internal controls and quality standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

SS Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP
01.2010 - Current
  • Collaborated with management to address all major risks.
  • Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
  • Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
  • Performed testing of internal controls based upon strict regulations.
  • Prepared presentations summarizing audit results for board meetings.
  • Complied with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and internal control over financial reporting to maintain complete transparency.
  • Analyzed business operations and identified opportunities for improvement in internal control systems.
  • Handled various IPOs, QIPs, and rights issues.
  • Experience in handling forensic assignments.
  • Involved in the review of the internal system of quality within the firm, ensuring compliance with the standard of quality control, and suggesting improvements in the process.

Education

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11-2010

B.Com (Hons.) -

Jesus And Mary College
New Delhi
07-2008

Senior Secondary -

Modern Vidya Niketan
Faridabad
03-2005

Skills

  • Control design
  • Internal audits
  • Risk management
  • Data analysis
  • Project and team management
  • Business Development

Clients and industries handled

  • I have handled internal audits of various listed and mid-sized unlisted entities in diversified businesses, including manufacturing, NBFCs, real estate, hospitality, and other services
  • I headed the internal control over financial reporting team at the time of the introduction for the Indian business, and I have handled more than 50 such assignments to date in various business segments
  • Have experience in handling forensic work for a big garment and pharmaceutical company
  • Currently, I am handling the internal quality control team at SSKM, with direct reporting to the Management Committee
  • I have handled projects for various large companies with a team of more than 60 people

Affiliations

  • I have actively participated in various seminars held by ICAI, and I have supported the current partner in designing the presentations and content
  • I was involved with my current partner in designing the ICAI guidance on ICOFR for small entities

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Director

SS Kothari Mehta & Co. LLP
01.2010 - Current

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

B.Com (Hons.) -

Jesus And Mary College

Senior Secondary -

Modern Vidya Niketan
Kanika Chakrawarty