Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Achievements Awards
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Komal Chowdhary

Komal Chowdhary

Hooghly

Summary

Experienced external auditor with a strong work ethic and reputation for reliability. Consistently achieves high-quality results within tight deadlines. Self-motivated professional with a track record of excellence. Looking to utilize extensive experience to drive success in future endeavors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

External Auditor - Senior Associate

PwC SDC
07.2024 - Current
  • Promoted in recognition of consistent performance, leadership and contribution to high-impact audit engagements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the offshore SDC team and onshore engagement teams in the US, managing expectations, timelines and deliverables.
  • Review and finalize working papers, test results and financial statement tie outs performed by associates, ensuring adherence to PwC Audit methodology and quality standards.
  • Involve in walkthrough calls and documented key business processes to assess control effectiveness and risk areas. Execute Test of One procedures to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members, provide on the job training and contribute to performance reviews and development planning.
  • Thinking critically and development of questioning mindset to gain comfort on supporting documents provided during audit.
  • Contribute to internal initiatives like process improvement, standardization of document and knowledge sharing within the audit team.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to standardization, automation and process optimization efforts within the team.

External Auditor - Associate

PwC SDC
07.2020 - 06.2024
  • Involved in working for US Engagements ( both Public and Non public Clients).
  • Supported external audit engagements for US clients by preparing audit working papers, performing substantive procedures and testing internal controls.
  • Collaborated with Senior associates and onshore engagements to understand client operations, key risks, and financial reporting structures.
  • Worked proactively and managed the team tasks and provided regular, clear updates to the onshore engagement team.
  • Planned and delivered audit and assurance processes to on-shore team members.
  • Evaluated audit work of juniors for quality and compliance.
  • Stepped up beyond my AC role and helped the core team to manage the engagement.
  • Developed good understanding of client to adapt approach and communication leading to maximum client satisfaction.
  • Used PwC approved tools to be efficient in performing audit work.
  • Performing Control testing to audit operating effectiveness and design and implementation of controls.

Contracter- Audit Consultant

GI Staffing Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Performed the role of an auditor for US Engagements.
  • Expertise in Auditing. performed the audit procedures including Revenue sample testing.
  • Collaborate with Senior team members to document audit findings, identify exceptions and propose adjustments where necessary.
  • Involved in Client/ Engagement team huddle. Good communication skill. Good at timely issue management.
  • Ensure audit work is completed within timelines while adhering to firm standards and regulatory frameworks.

Education

Certified Industrial Accountant -

ICA Edu Skills Pvt. Ltd.
01-2019

Master of Commerce - Accountancy (Honours)

University of Kalyani
Kalyani, WestBengal
01-2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy (Honours)

West Bengal State University
01-2018

ISC -

Authpur National Model School
01-2013

ICSE -

St. Luke's Day School
01-2011

Skills

  • Financial auditing
  • Integrated leadership approach
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Effective troubleshooting abilities
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Audit project planning
  • Effective team collaboration
  • Accountability in tasks
  • Exploring new work areas

Websites

Certification

  • AI For Everyone, Andrew Ng, This course was an excellent introduction to the fundamentals of AI, how it's transforming industries, and what it means for businesses and society.
  • Best Student Certificate, ICA Edu Skills Pvt. Ltd, Awarded for excellent performance in the monthly mock interview.


- Business Computer Application- Grade A

- Tally ERP Accounting - Grade A

- Business Accounting - Grade A

  • Obtained the certificate along with M.Com degree for successful completion of Computer Practical paper which includes:-
    - Spread Sheet (Excel)
    - Database (Visual FoxPro/Access)
    - Accounting package (Tally ERP)
    - E- filing of Tax Returns.
  • I was awarded with " Rishi Bankim Chandra College Award" and " Rishi Bankim Chandra Medha Puraskar" for scoring highest marks in B.Com Accountancy Honours from Rishi Bankim Chandra College which is affiliated under West Bengal State University.

Languages

Hindi
English
Bengali

Hobbies and Interests

  • Painting
  • Cooking
  • Travelling

Achievements Awards

  • Territory Spot Award (PwC Value: Make a difference)
  • Territory Spot Award (PwC Value: Delivering quality)
  • "Extra Miler" certificate for delivering quality service.

Timeline

External Auditor - Senior Associate

PwC SDC
07.2024 - Current

External Auditor - Associate

PwC SDC
07.2020 - 06.2024

Contracter- Audit Consultant

GI Staffing Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019 - 06.2020

Certified Industrial Accountant -

ICA Edu Skills Pvt. Ltd.

Master of Commerce - Accountancy (Honours)

University of Kalyani

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy (Honours)

West Bengal State University

ISC -

Authpur National Model School

ICSE -

St. Luke's Day School

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