Priya Agarwal
Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Chartered accountant with experience of 5+ years in financial reporting and auditing under USGAAP, IGAAP, Ind AS and IFRS across various sectors. Highly skilled in researching issues and finding solution to financial disclosure requirements. Strong accounting and auditing background with a flair for analysis. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
4 2023 - Current
- Served clients from Private Equity Funds, Information Technology and Manufacturing Sector
- Lead and managed audit teams to ensure successful and quality completion of audit engagements
- Collaborated with clients to identify areas of improvement in their financial reporting processes
- Evaluated the audit areas, developed comprehensive risk‑based audit programs, recommended courses of action to improve controls, and formulated the audit report; presented findings and recommendations to senior management/ Audit committee
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Ensured compliance with different statutory requirements under Company Law, Income Tax, GST and other relevant statutes
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Managed a team size of 8‑10 including Assistant Managers
Assistant Manager (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Review of the financials as per the applicable Accounting standards and the Companies Law
- Responsibility of benchmarking and auditing client's financial statements with relevant IGAAPs, accounting standards along with Schedule III presentation
- Utilized Audit Delivery Centre in audits resulting in reduction of cost in engagements and increasing project efficiency by ~5-6%
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Senior (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Team In-charge for Audit of Private Equity Funds.
- Verified various areas including unrealized and realized gains/losses on investment and Fair valuation of Investments as per latest AICPA guidelines
- Gaining in-depth knowledge of client's processes for preparation of financial statements primarily concerning preparation of financials from the trial balance
- Review of Internal financial controls with respect to the risks involved and recommending improvement on their adequacy and effectiveness
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Executive (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
Bengaluru
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed testing of internal controls and substantive testing to support audit opinions
- Statutory and Tax Audits of various clients.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Article Assistant
G. Choudhury & Associates
Siliguri
10.2013 - 10.2016
- Assisted in Income tax proceedings in relation to search & seizure and scrutiny assessment.
- Handled Audit assignments in compliance with relevant provisions and accounting standards.
- Computation & filing of Income Tax & TDS Returns, MCA forms and ROC compliance.
- Assisted in finalization of books of accounts
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
ICAI
06.2012 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce (H) -
University of North Bengal
06.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
Financial analysis and reporting
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications viz Excel, Word, etc
Organizational and Management Skills
Effective Communication
Financial statement review
Ind AS, IGAAP, US GAAP
Financial analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
- Have been an esteemed member of "Employee Council" focusing on promoting healthy working enviromnment.
- Actively participating in activities such as Publishing Newsletters, Organising Social Committees etc.
- Received Multiple Awards over the year including “Super Employee Award” in February 2024 , “Impact Award” and “Above & Beyond Award”.
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
10.2021 - 03.2023
Senior (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
04.2020 - 09.2021
Executive (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
04.2019 - 03.2020
Article Assistant
G. Choudhury & Associates
10.2013 - 10.2016
Chartered Accountancy -
ICAI
06.2012 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Commerce (H) -
University of North Bengal
06.2012 - 06.2015
Manager (Audit)
BSR & Associates LLP (Sub-licensee of KPMG)
4 2023 - Current