MUSKAN KESARWANI

• Led audit engagements for diverse clients across various industries.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Supervised 3 junior staff at a time: reviewed work papers for quality and compliance with audit methodology; provided coaching to enhance team capabilities.
• Communicated directly with clients around various geographies regarding information requests and audit findings.
• Consistently received positive performance evaluations from managers for technical accuracy and ownership of deliverables.

Financial Services US– Investment Management and Insurance

• Worked on the Audit of Blackstone Inc. (US) other Private Equity Funds. Served two full busy seasons. Also supported the audit of March and McLennan Inc. (US).
• Prepared guided risk assessments (GRAs) and scoping documentation; assessed design and implementation of internal controls across significant account balances.
• Executed substantive testing (SAP and TOD) on Equity, Management Fees, Investments, and Cash & Equivalents; validated financial statement line items for accuracy and completeness.
• Conducted valuation testing of Level 1 and Level 2 investments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Determined materiality thresholds using financial and non-financial criteria; identified significant accounts for focused audit scoping.
• Coordinated investment and cash confirmations with a large team across Blackstone's multi-entity structure, enhancing reconciliation accuracy.
• Reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Performed Test of Details across time & materials, fixed-price, and variable revenue streams; verified revenue recognition compliance.

Automotive & TMT Industries (France)-Component Audits

• Component auditor: Stellantis (France & Germany entities) and Valtech Group (US & Canada entities). Promoted to Senior; responsible for staff management and client interaction.
• Accounts Receivable domain on Stellantis – Controls & Substantive: Tested AR control design and operating effectiveness; identified a control deficiency during walkthrough procedures and escalated with supporting documentation. Performed interim and year-end substantive testing using sampling methodologies.
• Conducted full-cycle testing across Accounts Payable, Cash, Revenue, Payroll, Accrued & Other Expenses, Deferred Income, Accrued Income, and Income Tax Receivable for Valtech Group.
• Managed project file: ensured completeness of audit documentation, tracked outstanding items, and coordinated with the engagement team to meet year-end filing deadlines.

• Managed full-cycle accounting:
• Conducted statutory audits, bank audits and stock audits.
• Managed 40+ tax audits.
• Completed 20+ GST audits.
• Handled ROC (Registrar of Companies) compliance.
• Prepared project feasibility reports and financial statements for bank stakeholders.