Mohit Arora
Gurgaon
Summary
Audit manager with 7+ years of experience in leading complex audits for multinational corporations. Expertise in managing cross-functional teams and driving strategic decisions in high-pressure environments. Specialized in financial statement audits (IFRS/IND AS), internal controls, and financial reporting. Aiming for a senior manager position to utilize skills in leading complex audits and team development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - M3, Statutory Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton
05.2022 - Current
- Leading end-to-end audit engagements for clients across the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, NZ, and the UK, ensuring compliance with applicable financial reporting frameworks.
- Proven expertise in managing cross-border audit assignments, coordinating with global teams, and delivering high-quality audit outcomes within tight deadlines.
- Extensive experience in planning, execution, and finalisation of statutory audits, including risk assessment, internal control evaluation, and financial statement review.
- Managed, coached, and developed teams of 15–20 members, improving technical competencies.
- Handling multiple clients with multiple partners and the engagement director at the same point in time, while meeting their expectations without compromising audit quality effectively.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with consistent interaction with international clients, group auditors, and diverse regions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams, mentor junior staff, and drive efficiency in audit processes.
- Successfully managed multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining quality and adherence to deadlines.
- I also handled performance review conversations with mentees, shared required improvement points, and had discussions with them.
- Involved in the performance improvement plan for team members, I guided and navigated them on how to successfully complete the PIP.
- I am also involved in imparting training to new joiners on various audit topics, and I am part of the recruitment team, where I conduct interviews of freshers and contribute to the practice.
- Engaged in high level review and finalization of financial statements and getting the reviews done from partner directly
- Assurance & Advisory
- Managed the preparation of detailed audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed audit engagements from planning to reporting using Risk-Based Audit (RBA).
- Managed IFRS and Indian GAAP group reporting, consolidations, PPE capitalisation, and impairment testing.
- Conducted ICFR reviews, and enhanced compliance and efficiency.
- Built strong client relationships, and resolved complex audit matters.
- Statutory Audit
Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young GDS
Gurgaon
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported assurance projects for global clients, focusing on risk assessment, data validation, tick and tie-out of FS, casting, and cross-casting.
Articleship Training
M/s Dhawan & Co.
Delhi
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted in statutory audits, tax audits (Sec 44AB), internal audits, and individual ITRs.
Education
B.Com - Accounting
Kurukshetra University
01.2015
Higher Secondary (10+2) -
CBSE
01.2012
Skills
- Technical Accounting
- IFRS
- Ind AS
- Internal controls
- Audit Methodology
- ISA
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Word
- Strengths
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
- Resilient
- Team Culture Builder
- Technology Skills
- ICITSS - IT Training (ICAI)
Languages
English
Hindi
Custom Section
IFRS, Ind AS, internal controls, financial reporting, ISA, RBA, Group Reporting, Team Leadership (15-20), Decision Making, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Commercial, Manufacturing, Servicing sector, Timeshare industry, MS Excel (Advanced), Word, Power point, Tally
Timeline
Manager - M3, Statutory Audit & Assurance
Grant Thornton
05.2022 - Current
Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
04.2019 - 05.2022
Assurance Consultant
Ernst & Young GDS
12.2018 - 03.2019
Articleship Training
M/s Dhawan & Co.
01.2014 - 01.2017
B.Com - Accounting
Kurukshetra University
Higher Secondary (10+2) -
CBSE