Lahari Kethineni
Bengaluru
Summary
Audit Associate with practical experience in Statutory and Tax Audits across diverse sectors, and a strong track record of leading audit team. Proficient in IND AS and AS, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely audit reports by through effective time management and multitasking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
Haribhakti & Co. LLP
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted Statutory and Tax Audits for various private and public limited companies across diverse industries, including manufacturing, trading and service having a turnover in range of
- Handled audit areas such as inventory, revenue, payroll, provisions and employee related Liabilities along with finalization of Audit.
- Evaluated internal controls, walkthroughs, and risk control matrices; conducted IFC testing as part of Statutory Audits, identified control gaps, and recommended improvements to strengthen financial reporting controls.
- Led a team in conducting Statutory Audits and Limited Reviews for a listed entity in the IT systems integration and strategic consultation.
- Involved in developing audit strategies, audit plan and execute audit engagements in line with Auditing & Accounting standards as per firm's methodology.
- Reviewed Financial Statements and related disclosures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles such as Indian GAAP.
- Prepared Statutory Audit Reports, including assessments on Internal Financial Controls and CARO (Companies Auditor’s Report) 2020, and communicated key issues to the Audit Partner while coordinating with managerial staff.
Articled Assistant
M/s Nirmal & Arpit Chartered Accountants
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed Statutory and Tax Audit including site visits and analysis of Financial Statements for clients across various sectors.
- Managed a team of 5 members for verification of employee declarations (Form 12BB) as per the Income Tax Act, 1961 and updating the same in the Human Resource Management Software (HRMS) for over 700 employees.
- Preparation of income computations of various assesses and filing of income tax returns, GST Monthly returns, TDS Returns and other statutory filings with Registrar of Companies.
- Preparation of Books of Accounts and Financial Statements as Per AS & Schedule III Including cash flows for corporate entities.
Education
Chartered Accountant - 2022 -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Finance - 2022
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Skills
- Technical: MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Tally ERP, SAP, INDAS and AS
- Soft Skills: Adaptability, Leadership, Time Management, Ethics and Professional Integrity
- Interests: Travelling, Playing Badminton, Financial Analysis
- Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi
Websites
Timeline
Audit Associate
Haribhakti & Co. LLP
03.2023 - 06.2025
Articled Assistant
M/s Nirmal & Arpit Chartered Accountants
03.2018 - 02.2021
Chartered Accountant - 2022 -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Finance - 2022
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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