Mithun Chandra Sekaran
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Audit Manager with over 11 years of experience in leading audits under US GAAP and IFRS standards, with a strong focus on the asset management and financial services sector. Proven track record in managing audit teams, formulating and executing robust audit strategies, conducting risk assessments, and evaluating internal controls. Adept at harnessing advanced data analytics and spearheading process automation initiatives to significantly enhance audit efficiency. Strong ability to optimize resource allocation and foster effective collaboration between onshore and offshore stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Manager
EY
Bangalore
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Ensured precise audits for clients by spearheading meticulous planning and testing under US GAAP and IFRS frameworks, encompassing controls testing and evaluation.
- Delivered clear, actionable audit findings and risk recommendations to senior management, compliance officers, and key stakeholders, thereby enhancing informed decision-making.
- Collaborated effectively with onshore executives to finalise audit strategies, ensuring high-quality audits and timely completion across engagements involving over $1 billion in assets.
- Enhanced audit accuracy by 20% through the utilisation of advanced data analytics tools to streamline efficiency.
- Optimised the skill deployment of my team, expanding from 50 to 90 personnel, by directing resource allocation across concurrent audits.
- Elevated audit quality in over five high-risk areas by executing specialised audit procedures, including Level 3 valuations, derivatives, incentive fees, and hedge fund-specific tests (RGL, custody, capital allocation), thereby enhancing risk coverage.
- Transformed client interaction and methodology for audits by mentoring over 20 audit seniors and associates on effective practices.
- Presented audit strategies and critical updates to clients and onshore teams, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the audit process.
- Led and successfully executed over 50 statutory audits across asset management and financial services companies, ensuring 100% compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
- Managed audit teams ranging from 8 to 25 professionals, delivering all audit projects within strict deadlines and achieving a consistent 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders, resulting in a 15% enhancement in productive hours spent on audits.
Audit Assistant Manager
EY
Bangalore
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Acted as the primary liaison between clients and onshore teams, proactively escalating issues and fostering robust, long-term professional relationships.
- Facilitated a comprehensive understanding of business processes via detailed process narratives and interviews, supporting targeted audit execution.
- Championed automation initiatives such as Alteryx and Power BI within audit workflows, significantly reducing manual effort and turnaround time.
- Managed budgets across three to four different audits annually while conducting risk assessments and control testing.
Audit Senior
EY
Bangalore
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with fund administrators and service organisations to secure timely audit data and resolve discrepancies, adeptly maintaining audit schedules.
- Reviewed and validated audit work performed by associates, ensuring compliance with established methodologies and quality standards.
- Scrutinised financial statements rigorously to identify and assess potential risk exposures.
Audit Associate
EY
Bangalore
08.2013 - 10.2016
Education
Bachelors of Business Management - Finance
Christ University
06.2013
Pursuing - Completed 9/13 Papers
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Skills
- Statutory Audit (US GAAP & IFRS)
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- Asset Management Audits
- SOX, AML & CFT Compliance
- Substantive Testing & Walkthroughs
- Audit Analytics & Insights
- People Management
- Process automation and improvement
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Resource Planning & Allocation
- Onshore-Offshore Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Thought Leader
- Critical Thinker
Certification
- White Belt Lean Six Sigma, EY, 10/01/24
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), AFCE, 06/01/25
Languages
English
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Audit Manager
EY
02.2022 - 01.2025
Audit Assistant Manager
EY
10.2019 - 02.2022
Audit Senior
EY
10.2016 - 10.2019
Audit Associate
EY
08.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelors of Business Management - Finance
Christ University
Pursuing - Completed 9/13 Papers
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
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