Konapally Sandeep
Hyderabad
Summary
Chartered Accountant with a proven track record in auditing at Big4 firms, specializing in risk identification and process gap assessment. Skilled in comprehensive financial statement analysis and report evaluation. Experienced professional with focus on team leadership and customer service. Adept at managing daily operations, resolving issues, and ensuring smooth workflow. Strong communication skills and ability to motivate staff, driving productivity and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
Hyderabad, India
01.2025 - Current
- Led audit planning and execution, formulating audit programmes, performing walkthroughs, and providing detailed reports to stakeholders.
- Executed risk-focused audits, pinpointing critical risk areas, and establishing measures to enhance organisational resilience and compliance.
- Oversaw and executed thorough internal audit review spanning various domains like Procurement to Pay, HR & Payroll, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Finance & Accounts and ITGC.
- Executed IT Audits including ITGC and ITAC, review of IT related controls.
- Drafting and guiding the team in the preparation of audit reports.
- Complied with SOX guidelines, developed policies to maintain compliance with other regulatory statutes, and was involved in controls testing in accordance with SOX guidelines.
- Mentored and advised junior team members, guaranteeing efficient audit execution, adherence to quality, and timeline standards.
- Explored critical industries comprising Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate, Insurance TPA, IT and Education.. Focused on industry-specific challenges to deliver tailored solutions.
Associate
Price waterhouse Coopers LLP
Hyderabad, India
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed comprehensive audit review throughout various areas in financial statements.
- Conducted end-to-end testing of internal financial controls in accordance with the COSO framework.
- Independent execution of audits by taking full ownership of the process assigned and delivering reports to the client within established deadlines.
- Formulated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with flow charts and Risk Control Matrices across various review areas.
- Led and executed physical verification audits of inventory and fixed assets.
- Executed IT Audits and review of IT related controls including ITGC and ITAC.
- Analysis of budget versus actuals and checking for additional approvals to be obtained, MIS reports, variances, trends, and percentages.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Tested the operating effectiveness of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) developed by the client and made decisions to qualify controls as effective or ineffective.
- Tested the operating effectiveness of controls in accordance with SOX guidelines.
- Key Industries: Information Technology, Manufacturing, Data Centres, and Food.
Articleship and Audit assistant
VNK & Associates
Hyderabad, India
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Engaged in the execution of statutory audits, stock and asset audits, concurrent audits of public companies, manufacturing companies, trading companies and Financial institutions.
- Worked closely with audit teams to meet tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion of audit assignments.
- Analysed financial statements and reports to identify errors or inconsistencies in financial documentation.
- Conducted inventory audits, verifying physical stock against recorded quantities to identify discrepancies.
- Prepared audit findings reports, highlighting issues and recommending improvements to financial practices.
- Organise and file diverse return types, including Income tax and GST returns, while assisting in drafting responses for authorities regarding Income tax and GST.
Education
CA-Final
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Hyderabad, TG2022
Bachelor's Degree: - B.Com (86%)
Osmania University
Hyderabad2018
Skills
- Hands-on experience with Tally ERP9, SAP, ZOHO Books, PowerBI, and MS applications
- ITGC, IT Audits and ITAC
- Audit planning and execution
- Internal financial controls testing
- Financial analysis
- Auditing
- Audit procedure knowledge
- Report writing
- Internal audit execution
Accomplishments
Recognized with "Client appreciation award (Individual)" for exceptional initiative, ownership, meeting the tight deadlines and giving valuable insights.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP
01.2025 - Current
Associate
Price waterhouse Coopers LLP
03.2023 - 01.2025
Articleship and Audit assistant
VNK & Associates
04.2018 - 08.2022
CA-Final
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor's Degree: - B.Com (86%)
Osmania University