Neha Kataria Arora

In the role of Audit Senior at M. Pathak & Company, responsibilities included leading comprehensive audit engagements, and conducting in-depth assessments of clients' financial operations. This position required a keen analytical mind to identify discrepancies, assess risk, and ensure full compliance with industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Key accomplishments include:

• Led and managed audit teams to execute thorough financial audits for diverse clients, ensuring accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Reviewed and analyzed complex financial statements for consistency and compliance with applicable accounting standards, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Identified discrepancies and weaknesses in internal controls, and worked with clients to implement corrective measures that enhanced operational efficiency.
• Collaborated directly with clients, offering strategic insights into financial reporting practices, and ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices.
• Developed and delivered presentations to senior management, outlining key audit findings, and actionable recommendations for improving internal controls and reducing risk exposure.
• Monitored compliance with tax laws and regulatory requirements, ensuring that clients’ financial records met all statutory obligations.
• Enhanced audit methodologies and processes contribute to the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality audits and improving client satisfaction.
• Coordinated with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, and third-party consultants, to ensure all audits met required standards and timelines.

Serving as an Audit Associate at AAK & Company involved overseeing audit engagements and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Responsibilities included leading audit teams, performing detailed financial analyses, and preparing comprehensive reports for clients. This role emphasized the importance of effective leadership and teamwork to deliver high-quality audit services. Key achievements included:

• Enhanced daily task efficiency and productivity through the application of newly acquired skills and streamlined processes. Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Played a vital role in both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and client needs. Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Authored comprehensive final audit reports, presenting clear findings and recommendations to senior management and clients.
• Contributed to the preparation of accurate income tax returns, ensuring full compliance with tax laws, and minimizing client risk.
• Provided assistance in handling Goods and Services Tax (GST) cases and Income Tax cases, resolving complex issues, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Led and coordinated audit teams, ensuring high standards of performance, and fostering a collaborative working environment to meet deadlines.
• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their financial objectives, and ensured that audit processes aligned with their business needs.