Nishta S

Auditing, Assurance and Taxation

• Executed comprehensive statutory, special purpose, tax, and stock audits for diverse clientele across multiple industries ((Manufacturing, IT, Service, Pharma, Aerostructures, Healthcare)
• Conducted end-to-end planning, analytical reviews, risk evaluations, and internal control assessments during audit assignments
• Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax laws, the Companies Act, and local regulations, while gaining expertise in tax-efficient investment strategies
• Identified gaps and provided recommendations to enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Assisted in the preparation of statutory audit reports, CARO, management reports, tax audit reports, forms 3CA-3CD and other client deliverables
• Drafted client communication emails for audit requirements with precision.
• Executed detailed variance analysis to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepared engagement formalities and other critical board and meeting summary documents with attention to detail.

Client Relationship Management and Business Acumen

• Facilitated client interactions by organizing calls, meetings, and walkthrough discussions with key stakeholders.
• Performed variance analysis to assess business challenges while documenting insights from senior management and ground-level employees.
• Enhanced understanding of diverse industries, risks, competitors, and KPIs through detailed process evaluations and comprehensive reporting.
• Identified discrepancies in financial statements, saving clients substantial amounts proving an attention to details
• Performed research for legal cases and background checks on company for engagements docs on client info
• Cultivated productive client relationships and conveyed audit results, tax concerns, and financial insights with clarity.

Financial & Reporting & Advisory

• Ensured precision and adherence to accounting standards in financial statement reviews
• Delivered guidance on accounting treatments and presentation improvements for financial statements.
• Facilitated the implementation of effective accounting policies, boosting reporting transparency.
• Evaluated financial statements, profitability, and cash flows to highlight key trends and areas of concern.
• Performed ratio analysis and identified metrics essential for strategic decision-making
• Managed clients with FS areas such as investments, derivatives, forex and developed an understanding of mutual funds, bonds, stocks, and other wealth-building assets
• Worked in revenue recognition for a US client and developed acquaintance with numerous portals and softwares

Project Management and Team Leadership

• Supervised and mentored junior articleship trainees, providing guidance on audit procedures, tax submission and client communication.
• Coordinated multiple audit engagements simultaneously, including audit work paper reviews with managers and directors, ensuring all deadlines were met without compromising quality, and handled U.S. clients single-handedly.
• Handled U.S. client accounts independently during multiple complex audits.