Manisha Gupta
Hyderabad
Summary
Results driven professional with 5 years of full-time corporate experience in SOX Audit, Internal Audit, and Accounting, complemented by 8 years of professional engagement with a partnership firm handling contractual assignments, Statutory Audits, and Concurrent Audits of banks. Demonstrates expertise in financial controls, audit execution, and compliance frameworks across varied industries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Consultant
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
2026.01 - Current
- Currently working with a UK - based telecom client in the Risk & Controls domain for Retail Broadband products in an IC role.
- Conducting walkthroughs with process owners to identify process gaps, define controls and document risks,while coordinating with multiple stakeholders to strengthen governance and compliance.
Assistant Manager
KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP
2023.08 - 2025.07
- SOX Compliance & Control Testing
- Executed SOX control testing for multiple clients using both manual approaches and AuditBoard platform across key business cycles including Sales & Collections, Fixed Assets & Intangibles, Payroll & Personnel Management, Inventory, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Lease Accounting, and Debt Procedures.
- Led a team of 4-5 members through all phases of the testing cycle, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality assurance.
- Reviewed process walkthrough recordings, and developed Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) and standardized testing plans aligned with client-specific frameworks.
- Coordinated across internal teams, onshore stakeholders, and client counterparts to ensure timely execution and resolution of open items.
- Internal Audit, Pre-Audit & Process Review
- Independently conducted payroll audits for US and UK clients, leading walkthroughs to assess control design, compliance risks, and process gaps. Identified control deficiencies, documented findings, and delivered remediation plans aligned with international standards to strengthen payroll governance.
- Conducted monthly pre-audit reviews for an IT/CPaaS client, covering financial areas such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Statutory Liabilities. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, and Tax) to resolve bottlenecks and ensure timely, seamless delivery of pre-audit activities within tight deadlines.
Sr. Accountant(Rebate and Incentive)
Optimum Solutions
2023.06 - 2023.06
Assistant Manager
AKGVG & Associates
2022.12 - 2023.05
- Conducted certification work for Capex purchase at Mondelez Cadbury, Pune manufacturing plant.
- Leading a team of 3-4 members in completing Fixed Asset verification activity of clients like Mahindra Rivigo, Cadbury Mondelez and Zinnia.
- Prepared Stock audit reports for various clients. Preparation and editing of various formal documents required for client engagement.
Partner
N. Dokania & Associates
2014.02 - 2022.06
- Worked together with Accounting team for a US based entity.
- Conducted fraud investigation of sales accounting in an enduring brand in Indian consumer durable manufacturer.
- Performed accounting of travelling & conveyance expenses of a renowned Indian MNC.
- Conducted HR, Payroll, Plant and various process audit of a leading manufacturer of industrial pumps & valves.
- Carried on Fixed Asset audit for a co. providing logistics solution.
- Worked as a consultant in a big manufacturing co. producing electrical & telecommunication cables.
- Statutory Audit, Revenue Audit and Concurrent Audit of Banks.
- ROC and IT Return filing.
Sr. Executive
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
2008.07 - 2009.12
- Performed internal control testing using SAP and Excel, identifying risks and key control activities in the Procure-to-Pay cycle and documenting audit observations.
- Conducted audits of direct and indirect expenses, including factory operations, rentals, advertising, and logistics, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed vendor contracts (e.g. raw material, security services), flagged breaches, and followed up on statutory audit and compliance reports across branch locations.
Sr. Associate
Swastik Group
2006.11 - 2007.12
- Managed firm operations and led a team of 4-5 members, overseeing daily accounting activities and finalization of financial statements.
- Handled reconciliation of banks, intercompany balances, and branch accounts; prepared MIS reports and supervised accounting entries across locations.
- Spearheaded ERP software implementation and training, improving data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Conducted stock verification, plant audits (Frooti, Appy, Bailey), and tax computations for individuals, ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
IGNOU
Chartered Accountant(CA) - undefined
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA(ICAI)
2006-11
Skills
- SOX Audit & Compliance
- Internal Audit, Documentation & Report Writing
- Financial Controls Evaluation
- Risk Assessment & Control Gap Analysis
- Statutory & Concurrent Bank Audits
- Process Audits
- Audit Board, MS Office
- Adaptable Mindset
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving
- Collaborative Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Game Changer Award, KPMG(Nov,2024)
- Encore Spot Award, KPMG(March,2025)
Timeline
Consultant
Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd.
2026.01 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG Assurance & Consulting Services LLP
2023.08 - 2025.07
Sr. Accountant(Rebate and Incentive)
Optimum Solutions
2023.06 - 2023.06
Assistant Manager
AKGVG & Associates
2022.12 - 2023.05
Partner
N. Dokania & Associates
2014.02 - 2022.06
Sr. Executive
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
2008.07 - 2009.12
Sr. Associate
Swastik Group
2006.11 - 2007.12
Chartered Accountant(CA) - undefined
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA(ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
IGNOU