Kikayangla Longkumer
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Audit Assistant Manager with extensive experience at Grant Thornton LLP, showcasing expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting, alongside exceptional mentoring abilities. Achieved significant process improvements and fostered strong client relationships through advanced data analysis and effective project execution management. Proven track record in leading teams to high performance and enhancing audit efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton LLP
Bengaluru
01.2023 - Current
- Performed audit and review services for clients in various industries
- Performed detailed substantive audit procedures as Lead senior over cash, operating expenses, leases, debt, accrued expenses/accounts payable in support of integrated audits; also performed quarterly reviews which included analytical procedures and related inquiries
- NFP end to end audits - Uniform Guidance (Higher Education, religious organizations, foundations, healthcare, social welfare associations)
- As a member of the senior council, provided feedback and suggestions to upper management for process improvement including staffing and engagement logistics
- Responsible for all facets of audit engagements including general planning, internal control, substantive testing, and concluding
- Responsibility to monitor project performance and serve as the liaison between staff, management, and the client, including training and supervision of team members
- Participation in firm initiative of utilizing data analytics tools to leverage outcomes in audit testing
- Assembled and presented training sessions for new associates and campus hires focused on Voyager, IDEA, TBeam tools, auditing and accounting principles and techniques
- Also facilitated culture conversations for the region
- Successfully Coached experienced associates throughout the year to achieve their goal of getting recognised as a high performer, by continuously monitoring their work and performance and guiding them to the correct path
- Involved with GT@Campus connect and visited Kristu Jayanti College and Christ University
- Also, have been part of office events such as CSR activities and sport events
Audit Senior Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
Washington DC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted towards high integration between US and India teams over NFP clients
- Ambassador for GT INDUS; Branding for GT INDUS
- Facilitated 'Working with Indus' sessions to lateral US hires (Senior Managers, Experienced Managers, Senior Associates, and associates)
- Provided on the job training to associates
- Provided auditing & reporting services to privately held companies primarily focused in the following industries: Not for profits (US GAAP, and Uniform Guidance)
- Managing budgets on engagements leveraging Indus ET to US ET (Revenue standpoint)
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided client assistance
- Prepared and/or reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures based on client processes and internal controls
- Establish strong working relationships with clients by offering guidance and alternatives to resolve issues, remaining responsive, managing change effectively, and delivering a consistent quality deliverable
- Worked with the US management and India office management to increase the integration hours of India office and helped building a plan of action for the NFP full audits to be performed independently from India office
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
Washington DC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developing and understanding of the audit approach, methodology and tools, and demonstrating working knowledge of auditing and aptitude for technical accounting
- Provided auditing & reporting services to privately held companies primarily focused in the following industries: manufacturing, telecommunication, transportation, non-profit and construction
- Performed and documented walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the clients' processes and internal controls
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided client assistance
- Prepared and/or reviewed financial statements and footnote disclosures based on client processes and internal controls
- Establish strong working relationships with clients by offering guidance and alternatives to resolve issues, remaining responsive, managing change effectively, and delivering a consistent quality deliverable
- Part of GT CSR team that volunteers at SOCARE and Christel House India
- Ao Students' Union President for 2020-2024 - a welfare association that guides, aids, rescues, protects, corrects, counsels, and help Ao-Naga community in Bangalore from class 8th till the age of 34 years in times of distress
- Member of BBA Batch 2020 Curriculum Revision Board in Kristu Jayanti College
- Student Secretary of Management Association in KJC for 2016
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 01.2019
Audit Analyst
Grant Thornton LLP
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 01.2017
Human Resources Intern
YouthNet
Kohima
05.2015 - 05.2015
- Internship in the field of recruitment at Nagaland Job Center (NJC)
- Scanned through profiles to match the right candidates to the right job, and to connect with the selected candidates to set them for interview trainings before being sent for job interviews
Education
US CPA - Currently pursuing
01.2025
MCom - Accounting and Finance
Jain University
PGDBA - Finance
Kristu Jayanti College
BBM -
Kristu Jayanti College
Skills
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting Expertise
- US GAAP
- Project Execution Management
- Data analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Uniform Compliance Audits
- SFA Compliance Audits
- Risk assessment techniques
- Supervision
- Accounting Standards
- Training and mentoring
- Advanced Excel Skills
- OMB Compliance Knowledge
- CaseWare IDEA
- Datasnipper
Websites
Accomplishments
- Young Turk, Recognised with this award during my first year in GT as an analyst during year end celebration.
- Pathfinder Award, Received this award at the year end celebration as part of CLEARRly1 awards - ''The Pathfinder Award (Conferred upon those who proactively lead in growing and developing client/stakeholder relationships, actively contribute to the success of the firm. They are the personification of our Leadership value and motivate others to have a deeper commitment to their teams.''
- Outstanding Achiever, Received this award during 2018 and 2019 Q2 and Q3.
- Best Trainer, Recognised with this award during 2020 Q3 accolades.
- Supernova Award, Quarterly award for best senior associate/ assistant manager.
- Pat on Back Award, Awarded for excellent performance during busy seasons.
- High Performer, Consecutively been a high performer with a perfect quality score.
- Miss Jayantian, Best outgoing student 2016 - BBM Rank #1 holder.
Timeline
Audit Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2023 - Current
Audit Senior Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2022 - 01.2023
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020
Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2017 - 01.2019
Audit Analyst
Grant Thornton LLP
01.2016 - 01.2017
Human Resources Intern
YouthNet
05.2015 - 05.2015
US CPA - Currently pursuing
MCom - Accounting and Finance
Jain University
PGDBA - Finance
Kristu Jayanti College
BBM -
Kristu Jayanti College
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