Rahul Ramadas
Associate
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Finance Professional with extensive experience in financial analysis, auditing, and adherence to IFRS and GAAP standards. Recognized for optimizing audit processes and leading cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional outcomes while streamlining financial operations for prestigious global clients such as EY GDS and Leap Business Partners. Equipped with strong communication, organizational, and business acumen skills, excelling in fast-paced, team-oriented environments by effectively mitigating financial risks and ensuring stringent regulatory compliance. Committed to driving financial excellence and innovation in every endeavor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young (EY) Global Delivery Services
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Lead engagements from the GDS front, ensuring the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per EY Global Audit Methodology (GAM), and in line with global team expectations.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of GAM and EY Quality and Risk Management while performing reviews of procedures carried out by GDS junior staff members, ensuring EY tools are embedded into the engagement team's work.
- Proactively discuss workflow management with assurance, onshore, and internal teams, allocate resources to assigned work, and monitor performance against standards.
- Demonstrate professionalism, competence, and clarity of communication while maintaining productive relationships with GDS and global teams, establishing clear expectations of value to be delivered.
Advanced Associate
Ernst & Young (EY) Global Delivery Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
- Prepared and meticulously documented comprehensive audit work papers for revenue, operating expenses, fixed assets, and accruals, while executing and reviewing bank reconciliations, rigorously investigating variances, and collaborating with clients to implement necessary adjustments.
- Contributed to Limited Risk Assessment procedures by identifying significant audit risks, evaluating internal controls, and documenting control deficiencies or design gaps; verified client-prepared financial statements, ensuring alignment with accounting standards, and collaborating with senior auditors to recommend adjustments or reclassifications.
- Performed substantive audit procedures and analytical reviews, including testing journal entries and account balances, ensuring accurate and consistent transaction recording, while demonstrating exceptional project and time management by prioritizing multiple engagements during peak periods.
- Ensured full compliance with EY's global audit methodology, maintaining consistency in documentation and quality control, while promoting process improvement, and continuous learning among peers.
Associate Consultant
Leap Business Partner
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed comprehensive audit engagements for clients with annual revenues of $1 million to $50 million, overseeing the entire audit lifecycle from planning to reporting.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and reports, delivering critical insights into financial performance and risk assessment for audit engagements.
- Advised clients on complex accounting treatments and evolving regulatory changes, effectively ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks in dynamic business environments.
- Preparation of comprehensive project reports for government initiatives valued at $6.5 million, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and successful funding procurement through rigorous feasibility and cost-benefit analyses.
- Led extensive research and company valuation preparations for Qatar-based projects, utilizing advanced financial modeling and market intelligence to support strategic investment decisions in the Middle Eastern market.
Education
ACCA Part Qualified -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2018 - Current
Master of Commerce (M.COM) -
University of Madras
06.2024 - Current
MAAT (Member) - undefined
Association of Accounting Technicians, UK
10-2023
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Madras
12-2022
Skills
Financial Analysis
IFRS & GAAP
Audit Management
Risk Assessment
Data Analytics
Spreadsheet Proficiency
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Control Testing
Valuation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EY Extraordinary Achiever - EY Global (2025), Best performer - LEAP Business Partners (2024)
Timeline
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young (EY) Global Delivery Services
09.2025 - 01.2026
Advanced Associate
Ernst & Young (EY) Global Delivery Services
10.2024 - 09.2025
Master of Commerce (M.COM) -
University of Madras
06.2024 - Current
Associate Consultant
Leap Business Partner
02.2023 - 06.2024
ACCA Part Qualified -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
01.2018 - Current
MAAT (Member) - undefined
Association of Accounting Technicians, UK
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Madras