Neha Vavilala

Engaged in Statutory audit and Quarterly reviews of various multi crore turnover Public/Private Limited Companies, including listed companies, across various sectors, both as a part of teams and at an individual capacity as team in-charge. Built long-lasting client relationships.

As part of a team :

• As a core team member, executed critical field work on a large publicly listed conglomerate and overall audit on small cost plus entities including preparation of final analytical review document.
• Specialized in auditing of accounts and internal controls of various significant accounts including treasury, payroll and borrowings of the largest coffee chain conglomerate with 1500+ outlets in India. Assisted engagements by applying strong analytical skills and studies.
• Reviewed business processes and prepared Risk Control Matrices for testing Internal Financial Controls.Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
• Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
• As part of India's first REIT listing engagement, assisted the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given. Was responsible for completion of audit of a component within required timelines delivering quality audit file.
• Assisted in the delivery of audit of consolidated accounts of a group company comprising 20+ subsidiaries.

As an in-charge for engagements in hospitality , financial services and real estate, actively engaged with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence, adhering to budget and timelines, bringing matters to the attention of the manager.

• Ensured compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements.
• As part of a new financial services client, was in-charge of discovery efforts to understand client processes and data to propose appropriate internal control processes.
• Effectively conversed and coordinated with group auditors, delivering results of required procedures timely.
• Managed and coordinated clearances from KPMG's specialist internal functions that are critical in forming an entity's audit.
• Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings, managing multiple reviews and produced high quality deliverables for timely reporting.
• Effectively managed engagement end to end including planning, drafting of engagement letters , job budgeting and billing as per firm policies.
• Trained new staff on accounting principles and company procedures.

Assisted a software client with implementation of internal financial controls :

• Understood client environment and company's processes and practices to effectively identify internal control weaknesses.
• Prepared company specific risk control matrices for all areas of business as per applicable statutes.
• Assisted with development of financial policies and controls guidance for meeting monthly, quarterly and annual oversight.
• Produced detailed and relevant documents giving practical steps to implement required controls.

Assisted in end to end to setup of a small scale retail business :

• Collaborated with owner to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies including design.
• Analyzed problematic areas in accounting, billing and marketing to provide recommendations and practical solutions tailored to the needs of business and capabilities of entrepreneur increasing profitability by 15%.
• Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
• Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and costing.
• Automated billing process and provided training. Provided solutions for packing and logistics issues.

Secured Exemption in

• Accountancy (IPCC level)
• Risk Management (Final level)

Graduated with distinction

• Topper in Accountancy and commerce
• Awarded Best Student teacher