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Neelanjana Dayanandan

Neelanjana Dayanandan

Auditor
Bangalore

Summary

Senior Audit Associate equipped with skills in team leadership, audit planning and report preparation. Proven capabilities in Data Analytics and Employee Benefit Plan audits and client relations. Accomplished in training and mentoring staff to build strong teams and consistently achieve auditing goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Associate

Grant Thornton US Shared Services Center, India Pvt. Ltd
9 2020 - Current
  • Performed full audits on Employee Benefit Plan(EBP) and CIP clients and demonstrated professional skepticism while leading smaller scale audits or projects, fostering a culture of integrity and thoroughness.
  • Part of data analytics team of audit department, performing data extraction and delivering outputs of audit analytics tools.
  • Planned and executed audit testing components across multiple segments of the Audit Plan, including planning, coordinating, preparing, reviewing, substantive testing and reporting ensuring adherence to timelines and accuracy standards.
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Identified and assessed key risks and controls, ensuring comprehensive coverage in audit planning and execution.
  • Executed and documented audit work in accordance with US GAAP and reported findings, maintaining consistency and integrity in work papers.
  • Developed compensating controls to mitigate audit findings and made actionable recommendations to management/audit team based on audit results.
  • Proactively informed management of any situational issues that could compromise objectivity or independence, ensuring adherence to ethical standards.
  • Maintained detailed and organized work papers according to the Company's Audit policy and guidance, facilitating transparency and audit trail accuracy.
  • Developed strategies to enhance existing audit practices, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness in audit engagements.
  • Facilitated training to newly hired employees to ensure quality, effective utilization and resolving onshore team queries.


Achievements:

  • Orchestrated the successful execution of around 10 audit engagements.
  • Actively participated in successful completion of around 30 Audit engagements.
  • Helped Implement data analytics in audits resulting in improved audit efficiency by 10%.
  • Established strong business partnerships within On-site and cross-functional teams, enhancing communication and collaboration.

Finance Intern

JMarathon Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2019
  • Trading in Foreign Currencies
  • Ensuring marketing and sales for services and products
  • Conducted Study of Portfolio Management on Intraday and Short term basis

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Management, Finance & Marketing

St Joseph's Institute of Management
Bangalore
06.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelors - Commerce

Kannur University
Kannur
06.2015 - 03.2018

Skills

    Financial Reporting - US GAAP

    Project Management and Accounting

    Knowledge and experience on - Audit Data Analytics and Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits

    Risk Assessment and Process Compliance

Additional Information

  • Winner of multiple Spot Award in recognition of hard work and walking extra mile during busy season in Grant Thornton
  • Accountancy topper in district level CBSE schools association

Certification

The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis - The University of Melbourne

Timeline

The Language and Tools of Financial Analysis - The University of Melbourne

06-2020

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

05-2020

Workshop on Career Opportunities in Accounting

04-2020

Finance Intern

JMarathon Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd
04.2019 - 05.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Management, Finance & Marketing

St Joseph's Institute of Management
06.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelors - Commerce

Kannur University
06.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Associate

Grant Thornton US Shared Services Center, India Pvt. Ltd
9 2020 - Current
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