Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Technical Proficiency
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NIDHI GIRDHAR

Hyderabad

Summary

Detail-oriented and committed finance professional with over 7 years of diversified experience in audit, accounting, financial reporting, and compliance across Big 4 firms and industry-leading companies. Proven expertise in executing audits (Statutory, Internal, Tax), ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting global teams. Demonstrates strong communication, project management, and analytical abilities with a track record of delivering under pressure and tight deadlines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate 3

PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
08.2023 - Current
  • Executed audits for Switzerland-based clients following international auditing standards.
  • Conducted tests on segregation of duties and unusual trading transactions to validate internal controls.
  • Maintained effective communication with global teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Prioritized and managed tasks to align with audit objectives and project timelines.
  • Received multiple accolades including Central Award and Spot Awards for exceptional performance.
  • Collaborated across multiple locations to support timely quarter reporting processes including FX testing, financial statements and MD&A tie-outs, EPS testing, disclosure checklist completion, press release coordination, and summarization of research & analyst reports.

Senior Audit Assistant 2+

Deloitte & Touche AERS India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Supported full audit lifecycle for US clients under US GAAP and PCAOB standards.
  • Executed year-end roll-forward procedures while testing R2R control design and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with audit teams to ensure timely delivery and finalization of documentation.
  • Conducted journal entry testing, assessed fraud risks, and analyzed Critical Audit Matters.
  • Performed Substantive Analytical Procedures and Test of Details on key financial statement line items.
  • Evaluated Payroll Expenses, Accounts Payable, Revenue Cut-off, Operating Expenses, Inventory, Cash & Equivalents, and Accrued Expenses.
  • Finalized threshold and materiality calculations to guide audit decision-making.

Accountant

Golden Goenka Group
Kolkata
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed comprehensive bookkeeping and transaction documentation for NBFCs, real estate, and liquor manufacturing sectors.
  • Conducted accounts payable and receivable reconciliations to ensure timely account closures.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements including GST, TDS, and ROC filings.
  • Prepared monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements and recorded journal entries for asset, liability, and capital accounts.

Paid Assistant , Articled Assistant

Damle Dhandhania & Co. , Vijay Lal & Associates
Kolkata
08.2016 - 06.2021
  • Executed statutory, tax, and internal audits for clients in manufacturing and service sectors.
  • Ensured timely statutory compliance through direct and indirect tax planning assistance.
  • Prepared financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP and IND-AS standards.
  • Supported capital and revenue budgeting, fixed asset management, and investment planning initiatives.
  • Drafted comprehensive audit reports, maintained accurate books of accounts, and developed MIS reports.
  • Ensured compliance with Company Law, GST, SEBI, RBI regulations for NBFCs, and ROC filings.
  • Conducted statutory bank audits per RBI guidelines while reviewing related party transactions.
  • Implemented robust accounting systems to enhance accuracy of reporting.

Education

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY -

Institute of Chartered Accountants
07-2021

B.COM (HONS) -

Calcutta University
Kolkata
05-2017

Higher Secondary & Secondary -

St. Josephs’ Convent Higher Secondary School
Sambalpur, Odisha
04-2014

Skills

  • Audit & Assurance (US GAAP, Indian GAAP, IND-AS)
  • Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • R2R Control Testing
  • Direct & Indirect Taxation
  • Statutory & Internal Audits
  • Budgeting & Variance Analysis
  • Project Management & Execution
  • Regulatory Compliance (GST, TDS, ROC, SEBI, RBI)
  • Journal Entry Review & Analytical Procedures

Accomplishments

  • PwC SDC - Central Award, Spot Awards
  • Deloitte - Spot Award

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Odia
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • IT Training under ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India)
  • Advance IT Training under ICAI
  • 35 hours Orientation Programme on Management & Communication Skills Conducted by ICAI
  • Advanced Information Technology. Management and Communication Skills (MCS) Course under ICAI

Technical Proficiency

  • Accounting Software: Tally ERP, IN4Suite
  • Banking Platforms: Finacle, Omnia
  • Productivity Tools: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Timeline

Senior Associate 3

PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2023 - Current

Senior Audit Assistant 2+

Deloitte & Touche AERS India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2021 - 08.2023

Accountant

Golden Goenka Group
07.2021 - 11.2021

Paid Assistant , Articled Assistant

Damle Dhandhania & Co. , Vijay Lal & Associates
08.2016 - 06.2021

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY -

Institute of Chartered Accountants

B.COM (HONS) -

Calcutta University

Higher Secondary & Secondary -

St. Josephs’ Convent Higher Secondary School
NIDHI GIRDHAR