NIKUNJ PABARI
Chartered Accountant
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Experienced Auditor focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Advanced skills in MS-Office.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton LLP
12.2020 - Current
- Performing audits, including Statutory Audit and Tax Audit, as team member and assisting the team Leader in audit discussions and presentations
- Preparation of Audit planning presentation, scheduling audit discussions and executing audits under the guidance of Team Leader, ensuring effective drafting of work papers and timely and effective execution of the same by coordinating with the client and the team
- Actively involved in the preparation of CARO Report under Companies Act, 2013 including preparation of report on Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (IFCoR)
- Adept and prompt understanding of engagement leader expectations and guiding subordinates in meeting audit expectations and preparing work papers in order to meet the deadlines
- Preparation and Completion of Audit File using Voyager Tool and Pentana Checklist (for IFRS and Ind-AS)
- Preparation of overall analytical review documents and memorandums on audit findings
- Key Assignments
- Engaged in the Audit of a subsidiary of a leading listed IT Company & BPO Company performing contract evaluation, rationalization of expenses and understanding procedures and systems through in- depth discussion with client
- Whilst performing audits of the companies developed risk assessments and conducting processes walkthroughs to ensure compliance with documented processes
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of analytics, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Performed extensive assessments of employee compensation accounts, including payables & receivables, equity reconciliation, revenue to verify accuracy in financial statements.
Assistant Manager
Banshi Jain & Associates
12.2018 - 11.2020
- To conduct all forms of audit, including Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Limited Review in the capacity of a Team
- Eader as well as a part of the team
- Audit planning, scheduling and executing as a Team Leader, identifying client expectations, ensuring effective drafting of work plans and timely and effective execution of the same by coordinating with the client and the team
- Actively involved in the preparation of CARO including reporting on Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting and limited review for the quarter ended under Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement
- Adept and prompt understanding of client requirements and taking proactive decisions to collate the same in order to meet the deadlines
- Key Assignments
- Engaged in the Audit of a luxury hotel identifying control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in- depth research and assessment, suggesting methods for improvement
- Performed internal audits of NBFC & FMCG companies of their financial and operational departments, developing risk assessments and conducting processes walkthroughs to ensure compliance with documented processes
- Experience in audit of a freight & logistics company, which had gone into Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
- Assisted in the Statutory Audit & Tax Audit Assignment of a government of India undertaking Export Insurance Company, Limited Review of a listed company listed on BSE
- Other Deliverables
- Involved in Certification Assignments for verifying compliance with requirements of the Companies Act, 2013, Net worth and purchase register
- Preparation & Finalization of Financial Statements along with computation of tax liability
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issue surrounding audits.
Articled Assistant
Majithia & Associates
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Independently Carried Out Project due Diligence Assignments (monitoring the sanction & end use of funds) by reviewing clients systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud
- Preparation of Cash Flow Statement & calculating & analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations
- Assisted in Income Tax Advisory & TDS Applicability matters along with preparation of Corporate Income Tax Returns, Individuals, NRI & HUF Returns
- Company Formation, LLP Formation & ROC Annual Form Filing.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in - Financial Management
NMIMS University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
06.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai University
07.2010 - 03.2013
Skills
Financial records review
GAAP and statutory reporting
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
Awarded above expectation in first appraisal cycle and promoted from Consultant S1 to Consultant S2 in Grant Thornton LLP. Also received two spot awards in my tenure with GT.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Grant Thornton LLP
12.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in - Financial Management
NMIMS University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Banshi Jain & Associates
12.2018 - 11.2020
Articled Assistant
Majithia & Associates
06.2014 - 06.2017
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
06.2013 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai University
07.2010 - 03.2013