PAVAN PATADIYA
Ahmedabad
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven professional with extensive experience in auditing, financial reporting, and risk assessment. Skilled in delivering high-quality assurance services across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and accounting standards such as IFRS, U.S. GAAP and Indian GAAP. Adept at managing client relationships, leading teams, and providing actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency and governance. Known for a strong analytical mindset, effective communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate
PwC (SDC) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - Current
- Conducting external audits for asset and wealth management clients, including mutual funds, private equity, pension funds, and not-for-profit industries, for private and public clients of U.S., Canada, and Australia
- Leading audit projects from planning to completion, managing a team of four associates and ensuring quality results under tight deadlines
- Assessing client business structures to identify and mitigate key financial statement risks
- Training team members on digital tools for testing dividend income, management fees, interest income, and year-end cash cut-off transactions
- Performing IFRS7 risk disclosure testing, including credit, interest rate, and concentration risks
- Preparing planning questionnaires and audit reports using standard templates and policies
- Conducting detailed testing of journal entries, controls, and substantive procedures based on risk assessments
- Verifying financial statement presentations and disclosures in compliance with IFRS and U.S
- GAAP
- Drafting reports summarizing audit findings and providing process improvement recommendations
- Leveraging digital tools like Data Snipper, Smart Audit Tool, and Alteryx workflows to enhance audit efficiency and deliverables
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the audit process and ensure comprehensive risk assessments and effective controls are in place
- Evaluating internal controls and operational processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Developing and implementing audit methodologies and best practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit engagements
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
- Streamlined operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions.
Audit Assistant
S.N. Shah & Associates
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed statutory audits in compliance with Schedule III of the Companies Act,2013, Ind AS, and Companies Audit Report Order requirements
- Developed and implemented audit plans across industries such as banking, textiles, construction, and healthcare, ensuring timely completion
- Analyzed revenue booking systems, debtors and creditors aging, recovery periods, and balance confirmations to provide financial insights
- Conducted tax audits, prepared income computations, and filed Form3CA/3CB,3CD, and ITRs for companies and partnership firms
- Prepared and reviewed reconciliations, including bank reconciliation statements (BRS) and stock movement sheets
- Managed GST computations, return filings, and e-TDS returns to ensure compliance with tax regulations
- Reviewed internal control systems to identify gaps and recommend improvements for risk mitigation and compliance
- Conducted variance analysis of financial statements to identify discrepancies and ensured adherence to accounting standards
- Prepared working papers and audit documentation to support audit conclusions and facilitate external reviews
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures as per Ind AS and other regulatory requirements
- Conducted stock audits to verify inventory accuracy and assess compliance with company policies
Education
Bachelor degree - Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Gujarat University
01.2018
Skills
- Risk Assessment
- IFRS and US GAAP Compliance
- Asset and wealth Management
- Financial Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Management
- Audit Methodologies
- Project Management
- Training & Mentorship
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Digital Tools
- Stakeholder Communication
- MS Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Quick Book
- Tally ERP, Google Sheets, Adobe PDF, Aura Genius, Halo for Funds, Alteryx
- Training and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Received highly positive feedback for quality work from managers at PwC AC India, PwC Canada, PwC Australia, and PwC US.
- Awarded a Spot Award for exceptional performance in February2022.
- Successfully completed a Risk Assurance audit request independently during the initial months of tenure.
Certification
- Chartered Accountancy - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- 2015 -2020
- US CPA (Montana State) - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
- AICPA - United States
- 2022 -2023
Timeline
Senior Associate
PwC (SDC) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - Current
Audit Assistant
S.N. Shah & Associates
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Chartered Accountancy - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Finance
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- 2015 -2020
- US CPA (Montana State) - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation
- AICPA - United States
- 2022 -2023
Bachelor degree - Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Gujarat University
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