Manisha Rana
Chandigarh
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with experience at PwC, excelling in statutory audits and process optimization. Hands-on experience in the application of various accounting and auditing guidance, complemented by strong communication skills. Successfully managed audits for diverse sectors, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency. A resilient team player dedicated to delivering exceptional results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate
PwC
01.2026 - Current
- Leading the planning activities discussions including the scoping of FSLI's and determination of initial materility.
- Conducting walkthrough calls, navigating through the newly implemented systems at the mgt end and discussing the testing plans for new controls with the reviewers and coordinating the same with internal auditor.
- Enagged in resource allocation and budegting discussions with partners, preparing the expected timelines and estimating hours required.
- Reviewing the control testing conducted by internal auditor and substantive tetsing's performed by the team.
- Leading the team brainstorming sessions focused on integrating firm approved AI tools to improve testing process effiency.
Associate 2
PwC
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Experience in statutory audit for US 10-K filings, captive insurance entities reporting under BMA and STAT filings under various regulations for insurance companies.
- Attended and documented walkthroughs for the business process, and suggested remediations to optimize the process flows.
- Performed risk assessment procedures, assisted in scoping decisions, and other planning activities.
- Handled testing of various business process areas, such as revenue and receivables, premium taxes, and other expenses.
- Performed routine tasks for FS checks, disclosure checklist, independence procedures and coordination with internal and external teams to ensure timelines are met.
- Performed control testing and identified any deficiencies, worked with client for the remediation of the deficiencies.
Article Assistant
Jain & Associates
Chandigarh
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Executed statutory audits for listed and unlisted entities across construction, forex, automobiles, and travel sectors with turnovers up to 500 crores.
- Conducted internal audits for entities in the automobile and forex sectors.
- Prepared and finalized financial statements and consolidated financial statements.
- Performed stock audits for automobile and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Managed GST audits and filed annual returns for various entities.
- Prepared and submitted tax audits, income tax returns, TDS returns, and GST returns for diverse clients.
- Researched laws, amendments, and court judgments for reference in legal proceedings.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
05-2022
B Com -
Panjab University
Chandigarh03-2020
Class XII -
SD Public School
Chandigarh04-2017
Class X -
Mount Carmel School
Baijnath, H.P04-2015
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Alteryx
- Tally
- BUSY
- Bazar
- Compu Office
- Strong communication skills
- Participative Approach
- Resilient
- Team player
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Certification course in financial modelling and valuation from Skill91
- Certification course in financial markets and securities laws from ICAI
Hobbies and Interests
- Trekking
- Travelling
- Photography
- Journaling
Engagements
- Awarded 'Etra Miler' Achiever for three consecutive years and the 'North tar' aard for 05 in the current workplace.
- Contributed as a member of the team responsible for integrating artificial intelligence into audit activities at the current workplace.
- Head of the social committee and organizer of weekly and monthly virtual team meetings, contributing to positive work environment.
- Associated with social welfare groups Robin Hood and Sewa Mission Charitable Trust.
Timeline
Senior Associate
PwC
01.2026 - Current
Associate 2
PwC
12.2022 - 12.2025
Article Assistant
Jain & Associates
03.2019 - 08.2022
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B Com -
Panjab University
Class XII -
SD Public School
Class X -
Mount Carmel School