Automotive Enthusiast
Mayur Sagar S
Independent Testing Specialist
Bengaluru
Summary
Testing Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in a Financial Service Organization for 5+ years in Banking & Capital Markets and Wealth Investment Management Sector. Extensively worked on Walkthroughs, Control testing, Analytical procedures and Substantive procedures. Outstanding problem-solving and teamwork abilities with exceptional communication, interpersonal skills and a constant thirst for knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Independent Testing Specialist
Wells Fargo
08.2022 - Current
- Involved in RCSA engagements and assisted teams in testing of multiple controls under different risk assessable units within Wealth Investment Management ranging from Banking, Lending and Trust, WIM Ops, Client Relationship Group, etc
- Played an active role in facilitating and leading multiple control walkthroughs with the aligned process owners and various stakeholders.
- Took complete ownership in the preparation of planning documentation including Walkthrough Narrative, Population Validation and Control Design Assessment.
- Responsible for developing test scripts and identification of control deficiencies and evaluating the effectiveness of controls.
- Assisted in internal coaching and knowledge sharing sessions to educate new joiners on the policies and procedures.
Audit Senior
Ernst and Young, GDS
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Joined as Assurance Associate (2018) and progressed from there to Advanced Associate (2019) and further, Lead Associate (2020), then finally promoted to Senior (2021).
- Extensively performed Test of Controls (Interim/Quarterly and YE) and documented Walkthrough procedures based on client interactions on multiple engagements (my clients included: a major community bank based in Atlanta; an American Fortune 500 company that operates global exchanges and clearing houses; a leading Canadian multinational banking and financial services corporation and a Mortgage Compliance Engagement)
- Led peers and juniors with supervision and training on Walkthroughs and Test of Controls on assigned engagements and additionally performed Detailed Review of their work at Senior capacity before handing off for Onshore Manager Review.
- Acquired a good level of understanding of US GAAP & IFRS requirements after working on various Quarterly and YE Financial Statement procedures on multiple assigned engagements in the Banking & Capital Markets sector.
- Worked extensively around tight deadlines to deliver uncompromised quality in deliverables, proactively took complete ownership of the engagement and actively remained the primary point of contact between the GDS team and the onshore for any questions/discrepancies/regular status updates on a timely basis.
- Built a good rapport with the onshore team for which I was also recognized and awarded a Bravo award by the Onshore Manager for demonstrating gold standard team leadership and quality.
- Actively involved in other various areas like Prospectus and Circle Up-Comfort letter procedures, Management Proxy Circular, Alternative procedures, Substantive procedures, Rollforward procedures, Bank Reconciliation and Lead sheets preparation for various accounts.
- Facilitated trainings for peers and juniors for basic EY work tools and Circle Up procedures. It's also worth pointing out that the onshore manager on my team reached out to me to coach an intern within the onshore team for Circle Up procedures for which I received good words of appreciation from the team for all my efforts.
- Helped the team prepare timely budget to actual hours analysis to aid in project management and planning for upcoming quarters.
- Assisted in preparation of custom solution memos for Alteryx workflows and implementing automated workflows for various repetitive and time consuming tasks, aimed towards bringing efficiency within the team.
Accounting Assistant Intern
Mitsun Steels Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operation and general ledgers.
Education
SSLC -
Carmel School (SSLC Board)
Bengaluru, India 06.2012 - 04.2013
Pre-University Education -
Jain College (KSEEB)
Bengaluru, India 06.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking And Capital Markets) -
Jain University
Bengaluru, India 06.2015 - 05.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting -
Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh 12.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
MS Excel
MS Word
PowerPoint
Team Leadership
Flexibility and Multitasking
Ownership and Proactiveness
Quality and Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Recognized and awarded with 3 EY SPOT Awards and 3 BRAVOs in Rewards & Recognition for delivering exceptional quality at EY.
- Received exceptional feedback from Onshore team for Team leadership, Quality and Technical Excellence.
- EY Bronze Badge - Corporate and Commercial Banking.
Additional Information
- Volunteered to be a member of the Cultural Fest Organizing Team under the College Student Council.
- Active participation in college level events like debate, creative writing and poetry.
Interests
Avid Traveler
Tech savvy
Anime
Football, Basketball and Formula1
Music
Timeline
Independent Testing Specialist
Wells Fargo
08.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting -
Amity University
12.2019 - 12.2020
Audit Senior
Ernst and Young, GDS
09.2018 - 01.2022
Accounting Assistant Intern
Mitsun Steels Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking And Capital Markets) -
Jain University
06.2015 - 05.2018
Pre-University Education -
Jain College (KSEEB)
06.2013 - 05.2015
SSLC -
Carmel School (SSLC Board)
06.2012 - 04.2013