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Neeraj Lahoty

Chartered Accountant
Pune

Summary

Dynamic executive with extensive experience at SRBC & Co. LLP (Ernst & Young) in statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance with IND AS/IFRS. Proven track record in enhancing internal controls and delivering timely results. Strong analytical skills and client communication expertise drive successful project outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Executive

SRBC & Co. LLP (Ernst & Young)
Pune
10.2023 - Current
  • Statutory Audit:
    Conducted statutory audits for private companies engaged in the manufacturing of compressors, food processing equipment, and automotive components, ensuring adherence to IND AS/IFRS and Companies Act.
  • Internal Controls & Process Reviews:
    Performed internal control audits involving comprehensive reviews of operational and financial processes. Identified control weaknesses and provided actionable recommendations to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Group Audit – Multinational Food Processing Company (EY Global 360 Client):
    Contributed to the group audit of the India hub of a multinational food processing and packaging solutions company, an EY Global 360 client. The engagement spanned 9 months annually, involving multiple reporting milestones. Demonstrated strong time and project management skills, maintaining a track record delivering the deliverable on time over two years of continuous involvement.
  • Tax Audits:
    Executed Tax Audits under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act for multiple manufacturing companies, including detailed compliance analysis and finalization of Form 3CA and Form 3CD.
  • Accounting Advisory – Pharmaceutical Sector:
    Provided accounting advisory services to a pharmaceutical company for ~3 months, focusing on complex areas such as treatment of development costs, capitalization criteria, expense and revenue recognition in out-licensing agreements, IP sales, and other business transactions.

Audit Assistant

SRBC & Co. LLP (Ernst & Young)
Pune
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conducted detailed financial audits in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in preparing comprehensive audit reports for client reviews.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintained organized documentation of audit findings and recommendations.
  • Reviewed internal audit controls.
  • Assisted with the preparation of audit working papers, including gathering supporting documentation for testing purposes.

Articled and Audit Assistant

Sudit K. Parekh & Co LLP
Pune
04.2018 - 03.2022

Statutory Audit & Limited Review

· Majorly areas handled

- Financial Instrument [Ind AS 109 & 32]

- Revenue and Other Income [Ind AS 115]

- Biological Asset [Ind AS 41]

- Property Plant & equipment [Ind AS 16 & CARO]

- Cash Flow Statement [Ind AS 7]

- Inventory [Ind AS 2]

- Verification of Purchase, payroll, taxes, statutory dues, disclosure and ledger scrutiny

· Audit report, CARO reporting, reporting of Internal control over Financial reporting.

Taxation

· Preparation of Income Tax Computation of Companies & Trust.

· Filing Income Tax Returns and GST returns.

· Reporting of Form 3CA and 3CD.

· Reporting of Form GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C

· Review of tax computation

Certification

· Stock Certification

· Debtors Certification.

· Form ODI Part B

Advisory

· Drafting and Finalization of Balance Sheet of Companies, Individuals, Firms, and Trust.

· Due Diligence for enhancement of C.C Limit.

· Compliance with Ind AS

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
07-2025

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -

Savitribai Phule Pune University
01-2019

Higher Secondary -

Shri Jain Adarsh Vidya Niketan School (CBSE)
01-2016

Secondary -

Shri Jain Adarsh Vidya Niketan School (CBSE)
01-2014

Skills

Statutory audit

Tax audit compliance

Ind AS and IFRS reporting

Group audit coordination

Internal controls assessment

Financial statement preparation

Ind AS conversion expertise

Client communication management

Accounting advisory services

Analytical and logical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability and quick learning

Pressure management and deadline adherence

Affiliations

Exploring global economic and geopolitical scenarios

Stock market

Playing Badminton

Accomplishments

  • EY Extraordinaire Award – Recognized for consistently building trust, enriching client relationships, and proactively ensuring timely completion of audit deliverables.

Certification

· Hands on experience – Power BI, SAP, Tally ERP. Oracle and MS office.

· Certification of (AIT/MCS) Course conducted by ICAI.

Successfully attended trainings on IND-AS, Tax audit, Companies Act’2013 conducted by EY

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Executive

SRBC & Co. LLP (Ernst & Young)
10.2023 - Current

Audit Assistant

SRBC & Co. LLP (Ernst & Young)
06.2022 - 09.2023

Articled and Audit Assistant

Sudit K. Parekh & Co LLP
04.2018 - 03.2022

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Higher Secondary -

Shri Jain Adarsh Vidya Niketan School (CBSE)

Secondary -

Shri Jain Adarsh Vidya Niketan School (CBSE)
Neeraj LahotyChartered Accountant