RAHUL SONY
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Audit Senior with nearly 3 years of Big 4 experience at Deloitte USI, delivering external audit and assurance services for PCAOB-regulated clients. Skilled in audit planning, risk assessment, internal control testing, and substantive procedures in compliance with US GAAP, PCAOB, and GAAS. Adept at managing cross-border engagement teams, reviewing working papers, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality audit documentation. Recognized with multiple performance awards for leadership, accuracy, and client service excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Senior 1
Deloitte US India Office
Bengaluru
06.2025 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end audits for PCAOB-regulated clients in the consumer products and services sector, in compliance with US GAAP, PCAOB, and GAAS.
- Led audit planning including identification of significant accounts, risk assessment, and design of audit programs.
- Performed and reviewed substantive testing and internal controls evaluation to ensure audit quality and compliance with firm methodology.
- Reviewed audit evidence and working papers prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality.
- Supervised and coached team members, delegating tasks to improve efficiency and develop skills.
- Served as primary point of contact with US-based engagement teams and client stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution.
- Managed audit deliverables, monitored budgets, and ensured on-time completion of engagements.
- Awarded two Deloitte Spot Awards for exceptional contributions to engagement success.
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte US India Office
Bengaluru
06.2024 - 05.2025
Audit Assistant
Deloitte US India Office
Bengaluru
09.2022 - 05.2024
Education
ACCA Affiliate -
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
University of London
UKBachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Kristu Jayanti College
Skills
- Audit Planning & Risk-Based Audit Approach
- Internal Controls Testing (Direct & Indirect)
- Substantive Testing & Analytical Procedures
- Audit Documentation & Working Papers Review
- Engagement Management & Client Relations
- Cross-Border Team Coordination
- Project Planning & Task Delegation
- Regulatory Compliance & Professional Ethics
- Data Analytics for Audit
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Audit of Financial Statements
- Fraud Detection Techniques
- Risk Analysis
- Professional Skepticism
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certificate in Data Analytics – ACCA
- Strategic Professional Certificate – ACCA
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business – ACCA
- Your Independence, Integrity, and Objectivity as an Auditor – Deloitte
- Ethics for Success – Deloitte
Hobbies
- Squash
- Badminton
- Table Tennis
Technical Skills
- Audit of Financial Statements
- Fraud Detection Techniques
- Risk Analysis
- Professional Skepticism
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Audit Senior 1
Deloitte US India Office
06.2025 - Current
Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte US India Office
06.2024 - 05.2025
Audit Assistant
Deloitte US India Office
09.2022 - 05.2024
ACCA Affiliate -
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
University of London
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Kristu Jayanti College