Keshav Taneja
Haridwar
Summary
Analytical Audit Consultant recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Delivered impactful insights through expertise in risk assessment, financial compliance, and regulatory frameworks, enhancing organizational integrity. Focused on utilizing strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to navigate complex audits and drive team success.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audit Consultant
Walker chandiok & Co. LLP
Dehradun
01.2024 - Current
- Independently led complete audit engagements for two cost-plus mark-up entities, including planning, execution, reporting, and finalization of audit documentation.
- Executed end-to-end statutory audits for U.S.-based clients and their Indian subsidiaries in accordance with applicable auditing and accounting standards.
- Performed audits of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) over Financial Reporting, including testing of design and operating effectiveness.
- Conducted risk assessments, substantive testing, analytical procedures, and evaluated internal controls to identify and mitigate audit risks.
- Coordinated with client management and engagement teams to resolve audit issues and deliver engagements within stipulated timelines.
- Prepared and reviewed audit working papers, ensuring compliance with firm methodology and quality standards.
- Worked on cross-border audit engagements involving multinational group reporting and overseas stakeholders.
- Recommended process and control improvements to strengthen governance and financial reporting.
- Awarded multiple Spot Awards for exceptional performance, ownership, and consistent delivery of high-quality audit engagements.
Article Assistant
Anil Kumar & Associates
Haridwar
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Checked effectiveness of the Internal Financial Control System, scrutiny of ledger accounts, and verification & vouching of accounting entries; the final aim is to know whether the financial statement shows a true and fair view of the Accomplishments.
- Analyzed draft Financial Statements including notes to accounts of Companies and scrutinized compliance with applicable Accounting Standards.
- Checked effectiveness of the Internal Financial Control System, scrutiny of ledger accounts, and verification & vouching of accounting entries; the final aim is to know whether the financial statement shows a true and fair view of the Accomplishments.
- Executed variance analysis on balance sheet and profit and loss account during limited review and finalization to identify discrepancies and inform financial decisions.
- Conducted GST audit and submitted GSTR 9 and 9C for client compliance and reporting.
- Oversaw auditing services for Patanjali Parivahan Pvt. Ltd. (Statutory Audit & GST Audit of all 5 Branches & Uttarakhand Head Office).
Article Assistant
GSA & Associates LLP
New Delhi
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted internal audits for publicly listed companies in manufacturing, trading, packaging, and automobile sectors across PAN India operations to ensure compliance and identify risk areas.
- Conducted in-depth audits of various critical business processes, including Procurement (Import & Domestic), Production, Accounts & Finance, Plant Operations & Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Sales & Distribution (Export & Domestic), Inventory Management, Insurance, HR & Payroll, EHS & Statutory Compliance, and Quality.
- Facilitated discussions with management to understand entity-level and function-level controls, preparing reports that communicated audit findings and recommendations to executive levels.
- Ensured compliance with standard operating procedures in daily operations.
- Executed detailed audits of critical business processes, including procurement, production, finance, plant operations, supply chain management, sales, inventory management, insurance, HR, EHS, and statutory compliance.
- Collaborated with ICAI Past President's Firm in New Delhi on various audit engagements.
- Managed diverse clientele for various audit engagements. Sandhar (Listed Company) (Internal audit), CWC (Central Warehousing Corporation) (Internal Audit) (all 7 Delhi office including Patparganj & Loni (ICD) & Regional office), SGS Tekniks (Internal audit) (Gurugram & Baddi Branch), IIPA (Indian Institute of Public Administration) (Statutory Audit), Sony & Tata Capital (Stock Audit).
Education
B.Com (Hons.) -
Delhi University
Delhi 01.2018 - 01.2021
CA Foundation -
ICAI
CA Intermediate -
ICAI
DelhiSkills
- Auditing
- Risk Assessment
- Fraud Detection
- Controls assessment
- Financial analysis
- Data Analysis
- Tally ERP 9 Software
- Excel
- MS Word
- PowerPoint
- Analytical skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Accounting
Accomplishments
- Passed with Distinction in CA Foundation (71%)
- Secured exemption in one subject of CA Intermediate: Advanced Accounts
- Secured exemption in one subject of CA Final: Economic Laws (05/23)
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Senior Audit Consultant
Walker chandiok & Co. LLP
01.2024 - Current
Article Assistant
Anil Kumar & Associates
09.2021 - 02.2023
Article Assistant
GSA & Associates LLP
12.2019 - 08.2021
B.Com (Hons.) -
Delhi University
01.2018 - 01.2021
CA Foundation -
ICAI
CA Intermediate -
ICAI