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Rahman Badsha Ahmed

Rahman Badsha Ahmed

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic audit professional with extensive experience in audit, leading teams to enhance client margins through data analytics and proactive compliance. Known for critical thinking and time management, I have successfully mentored junior staff and improved audit processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory adherence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Audit and Assurance

EY GDS LLP
Chennai
11.2022 - Current
  • Led audit teams of over 15 members to execute audits across multiple entities.
  • Raised audit findings proactively with Onshore team, ensuring accurate financial statement reflection.
  • Ensured legal compliance with regulations affecting financial statements.
  • Implemented data analytics and optimized resource allocation to enhance client margins significantly.
  • Assessed financial statements for compliance and accuracy during audits.
  • Mentored junior staff on auditing standards and best practices in assurance services.

Assistant Manager - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
Chennai
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Led audit planning and execution for diverse client portfolios across multiple industries.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies.
  • Communicated findings and recommended improvements to clients effectively.
  • Prepared work papers documenting results of audit tests and analyses.
  • Applied audit fundamentals to identify risks and develop actionable plans.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting in various sectors.
  • Handled comprehensive statutory and tax audits for private entities, managing all phases from planning to report issuance.

Senior - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
Chennai
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Led planning and scoping for statutory audits, defining materiality, risk areas, and testing strategies.
  • Managed full-cycle audit engagements for diverse clients, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with GAAP/IFRS/USGAAP.
  • Performed risk assessments and designed audit procedures to evaluate internal control effectiveness.
  • Supervised teams of 4–8 staff, allocating tasks and reviewing workpapers for quality assurance.
  • Conducted substantive testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts including revenue and inventory.
  • Reviewed financial statements and prepared audit reports with management letters and remediation recommendations.
  • Monitored engagement budgets and project timelines, enhancing efficiency and minimizing time overruns through process improvements.

Supervisor- Audit and Assurance

KPMG Lower Gulf
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Led planning and scoping for statutory audits, defining materiality, risk areas, and testing strategies.
  • Managed full-cycle audit engagements for diverse clients, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
  • Supervised teams of staff, allocating tasks and reviewing workpapers for quality assurance.
  • Conducted substantive testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts including revenue and inventory.
  • Reviewed financial statements and prepared audit reports with management letters and remediation recommendations.
  • Monitored engagement budgets and project timelines, enhancing efficiency and minimizing time overruns through process improvements.

Secondee - Audit and Assurance

KPMG (South Africa)
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Conducted substantive testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts across multiple entities.

Executive - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
Chennai
02.2019 - 03.2020

Performed comprehensive testing of balance sheet and income statement accounts across diverse entities.

Audit Assistant – Audit & Taxation

V.Narayanan & Co.
Chennai
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Prepared and reviewed financial statements and audit reports for clients.
  • Conducted tax audits for various entities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Represented clients in income tax and service tax matters before tax authorities.
  • Provided tax and accounting advisory services to enhance client operations.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India
11-2018

B. Com - Finance

Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05-2013

Higher Secondary education -

Doveton Matric Higher Sec School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05-2010

School of Secondary Education -

Doveton Matric Higher Sec School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05-2008

Skills

  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Work ethic
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • MS Office proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Got 'Best Team' appreciation award from the Audit department for meeting client deliverables.
  • Received multiple user recognitions and exceptional client service awards for the work done

Personal Information

Custom Section

Chennai, 2025-07-29, Rahman Badsha

Custom

  • Father's Name: S A Ahmed Badsha
  • Mother's Name: Zarina Begum
  • Spouse's Name: Farnaz Nabiya

Hobbies and Interests

  • Watching Music and listening to songs
  • Watching and playing Cricket

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Manager - Audit and Assurance

EY GDS LLP
11.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
10.2021 - 11.2022

Supervisor- Audit and Assurance

KPMG Lower Gulf
11.2020 - 04.2021

Senior - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
04.2020 - 09.2021

Secondee - Audit and Assurance

KPMG (South Africa)
01.2020 - 03.2020

Executive - Audit and Assurance

B S R & Co. LLP (KPMG Affiliate)
02.2019 - 03.2020

Audit Assistant – Audit & Taxation

V.Narayanan & Co.
03.2014 - 03.2017

Chartered Accountant -

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

B. Com - Finance

Loyola College

Higher Secondary education -

Doveton Matric Higher Sec School

School of Secondary Education -

Doveton Matric Higher Sec School
Rahman Badsha Ahmed