Ankita Sethi
Gurgaon
Summary
Audit Senior with 6+ years of experience at two Big 4 firms, specializing in GAAP and SOX compliance. Recognized for strong leadership in managing complex audits and building trusted client relationships. Deliver high-quality outcomes through expert project coordination, robust risk assessment, and a proven ability to drive meaningful enhancements in audit processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Deloitte (USI)
Gurgaon
12.2021 - Current
- Managed end-to-end audits for multiple Power & Utility clients, including serving as lead senior for a first-year PCAOB utility client with significant integration from USI (75-80%).
- Served for two years as a core member of the Goodwill CoE team which included complex procedures and detailed analyses related to impairment assessment of goodwill and Indefinite lived intangibles, including sensitivity analysis, peer benchmarking, and projection testing.
- Developed and maintained strong, regular collaboration with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the audit process.
- Partnered with national office by serving as a core member of the USI SEC Services group. Supported engagement teams with pre-issuance reviews, proposal assessments, SEC comment letter responses and detailed evaluations of Form 10-K/10-Q filings.
- Drove successful integration and formal launch of the Professional Practice Network (PPN) extension within SEC Services Subject Matter Team.
- Oversaw critical audit areas such as Property, Plant & Equipment (PPE), Debt, Journal Entries, Revenue, and Cost of Revenue. Coordinated the completion of independence procedures, materiality calculations, MRL reports, audit opinions, and CAMS documentation.
- Collaborated regularly with Deloitte specialists in Information Technology, Tax, Data Analytics, Fair Value, and SOC reporting. Coordinated specialist input and documentation in response to audit requirements and team discussions.
Lead Associate - Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY GDS)
Gurgaon
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted comprehensive audits for major US clients in both private and public sectors, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Performed end-to-end audit procedures—including substantive testing and risk assessment—for key accounts such as Debt, Cash, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Receivables, leveraging advanced Excel and third-party confirmations.
- Analyzed clients’ financial statements with sub-ledger reconciliation to identify and explain variances.
- Managed large-scale audit projects, coordinated deliverables with US counterparts, and led work allocation for high-profile clients such as leading car rental and solid waste management companies listed on the SEC.
Management Trainee - Finance (Internship)
Quality Council of India
Delhi
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked on accounting under Indian laws. Posting of Journal entries for various receipts and payments, creation of ledger accounts and Bank reconciliation statements.
- Understanding of accounting operations of the constituent Boards of the organization.
Education
B.Com (Hons) - Commerce
Mata Sundri College, Delhi University
Delhi06-2019
Senior Secondary - Commerce
St. Joseph's Academy
Delhi04-2016
Skills
- GAAP Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Coordination
- Financial Analysis
- Managing Audits
- SOX Compliance
- Financial Reporting
Accomplishments
Spot Award (12/2025) - Deloitte
Applause Award (4/2025) - Deloitte
Applause Award (10/2022) - Deloitte
Extra Miler SPOT Award (12/2020) - E&Y
Extra Miler SPOT Award (01/2020) - E&Y
Applause Award (4/2025) - Deloitte
Applause Award (10/2022) - Deloitte
Extra Miler SPOT Award (12/2020) - E&Y
Extra Miler SPOT Award (01/2020) - E&Y
Timeline
Audit Senior
Deloitte (USI)
12.2021 - Current
Lead Associate - Audit & Assurance
Ernst & Young (EY GDS)
09.2019 - 12.2021
Management Trainee - Finance (Internship)
Quality Council of India
12.2018 - 01.2019
B.Com (Hons) - Commerce
Mata Sundri College, Delhi University
Senior Secondary - Commerce
St. Joseph's Academy