Neeti Arora
New Delhi
Summary
1. Experienced Chartered Accountant holding five years of experience in statutory audits of U.S.-based private and public entities, following U.S. GAAP, along with three years of articleship training experience in statutory audits of Indian-based listed and private companies.
2. Possessing excellent communication skills, and being a quick learner with competent analytical and interpersonal skills.
3. Positive problem-solving skills, positively energized, adaptive, able to prioritize tasks, and capable of facing high stress and unexpected situations, which are needed at the workplace the most.
4. Achieved spot awards and high-flyer awards for exceptional performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touche
06.2022 - Current
- Performing audit assignments at all the stages of the audit, such as Planning, Control Testing, Substantive Testing, and Reporting and Concluding, for global engagements that are mainly based in the US.
- Clients include both public companies and private companies whose audits are based on US GAAP, PCAOB, and AICPA standards.
- Assisting our U.S. counterparts in carrying out various audit activities, and handling daily meetings with regular work updates to the onshore team.
- Held direct conversations with clients via virtual meetings or emails to identify and assess business controls, risks, process gaps, and workflow inefficiencies.
- As an Audit Senior, I performed a primary and detailed review of work papers executed by junior team members. Undertook responsibility for coaching the team members and coordinating with the audit partners and managers to ensure proper audit procedures are followed, ensuring that the standards and quality of work meet the expectations of the firm.
- Handling a team of resources, starting from onboarding them through the initial stages of the audit, and guiding them throughout the course of the engagement with walkthroughs and an understanding of the work to be performed.
- Handle any technical or accounting issues that arise during the audit, and consult with experts or partners as needed for resolution in a timely manner.
- Maintain regular communication with the client's management to discuss audit progress, findings, and any issues that may arise.
- Ensure the completion and quality of the documentation of the audit file prior to archival.
- Part of the Social Events Committee (SECOM) for assisting in organizing events for Deloitte.
- Part of the Learning and Development Team by facilitating in training sessions for the New Hire Onboarding Program and Campus Hire Onboarding Program.
- Achieved spot awards and high-flyer awards for exceptional performance.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed Risk assessment and Internal Controls testing related to various Financial Statements Line Items.
- Analytical Review of Financial Statements to identify any significant or unusual fluctuations.
- Execute critical areas basis nature of the business.
- Performed Tie-outs of various components of Financial Statements ensuring mathematical accuracy and internal consistency in the Financial Statements.
Senior Associate/ Assistant- Audit & Assurance
MSKA & Associates (BDO India)
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Planning and executing statutory audits including testing the design and effectiveness of internal controls in complex business processes.
- Responsible for managing the audit and liaising with key client contacts for finalization of audit reports and financial statements.
- Ensuring high quality of documentation in line with firm's documentation standards.
Article/Industrial Trainee
MSKA & Associates (BDO India)
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Engaged in statutory audit, group reporting and limited review assignments of manufacturing, service and trading entities.
- Key tasks involved performing substantive audit procedures and analytical review for critical areas.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
11-2020
Bachelor of Commerce -
School of Open Learning
06-2017
Skills
- Project management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Audit planning
- Internal controls
- Substantive testing
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Critical thinking
- Financial reporting
Interests
- Travelling
- Swimming
- Art and Craft
- Reading
- Social Volunteering
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Audit Senior
Deloitte & Touche
06.2022 - Current
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche
10.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Associate/ Assistant- Audit & Assurance
MSKA & Associates (BDO India)
01.2020 - 10.2021
Article/Industrial Trainee
MSKA & Associates (BDO India)
09.2016 - 01.2020
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce -
School of Open Learning