KANIKA KHATTAR
Chartered Accountant
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with 12+ years of leadership in Audit and Assurance at leading Big-4 firms. Expert in managing audit engagements, offering regulatory advice, and leading quality initiatives in Financial Services. Specialize in Wealth and Asset Management, Banking, and Insurance sectors. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and providing strategic insights to executives.
Overview
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr. Manager
EY Global Delivery Services
- Lead global audit engagements providing strategic inputs to senior leadership on audit quality and regulatory compliance.
- Actively contributed to annual audit plan formation by identifying emerging risks and aligning audit strategies with evolving regulatory requirements.
- Managed direct relationships with senior stakeholders, including Audit Partners and global leadership teams, providing strategic inputs on audit risk management.
- Led cross-functional teams delivering complex quality reviews across Financial Services sectors, driving adoption of best practices and regulatory expectations.
- Led engagement for assisting teams in regulatory readiness, leading preparation initiatives for inspections by PCAOB and FRC.
- Contributed to the Quality Enablement Desk, leading a team of 10 to support engagement teams in comprehending EY methodology and addressing engagement-related concerns.
- Conducted training sessions on IFRS-17, Digital Audits, and Risk Assessment Procedures, enhancing the technical competence of audit teams.
Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
- Managed the full spectrum of audit activities for clients in Manufacturing, NBFCs, and Service sectors including Investment Companies and Hospitality.
- Advised clients on strengthening Internal Financial Controls and regulatory compliance frameworks, including the development of Risk Control Matrices and mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with global audit teams for Indian subsidiaries of multinational clients, ensuring compliance with IFRS and International Standards on Auditing.
- Managed a portfolio of 10-15 clients and led teams of up to 10 professionals, successfully delivering multiple concurrent audit engagements.
Education
CA Final; Group- I -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
CA Final; Group- II - undefined
CA PCC; Group- II - undefined
CA PCC; Group-I - undefined
CA CPT - undefined
B.Com. - undefined
University of Delhi
XII - undefined
DAV Public School
X - undefined
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance (PCAOB, FRC)
- Strategic Audit Planning and Execution
- Financial Services Sector Expertise (Banking, Insurance, Asset Management)
- Internal Controls and Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Team Leadership and People Development
- Audit Report Writing and Issue Identification
Interests
Travelling
Playing Volleyball
Singing
Listening Music
Leadership And Achievements
- Successfully led a team of 10+ audit professionals across global engagements, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Played a critical role in enabling successful PCAOB and FRC regulatory inspections.
- Spearheaded key cultural and CSR initiatives, enhancing team cohesion and social responsibility engagement.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/90
- Marital Status: Married
Profile Snapshot
Chartered Accountant with over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in Audit, and Assurance within top-tier Big-4 firms. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end audit engagements, advising on regulatory matters, and driving quality initiatives across Financial Services sectors including Wealth and Asset Management, Banking, and Insurance. Adept at stakeholder relationship management, risk assessment, and delivering actionable business insights to senior leadership.
Timeline
Sr. Manager
EY Global Delivery Services
Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
CA Final; Group- II - undefined
CA PCC; Group- II - undefined
CA PCC; Group-I - undefined
CA CPT - undefined
B.Com. - undefined
University of Delhi
XII - undefined
DAV Public School
X - undefined
CA Final; Group- I -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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