Rakshant Raj
Gurgaon
Summary
Ambitious and results-driven audit professional with a strong background in financial controls, risk assessment, and compliance. Eager to contribute to a performance-driven organization where I can leverage my experience, challenge my potential, and grow within a collaborative and high-trust environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
EY India
10.2024 - Current
- Act as the 1st layer of assurance in the risk and control framework.
- Perform ongoing monitoring and testing of controls within business units.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
- Executed Control testing as per Risk Control Matrix.
- Reviewed process documentation and walkthroughs to understand control design, identified and reported control failures or design gaps. Maintained evidence repository for testing results. Also, collaborated with control owners to ensure remediation of failed controls.
- Experienced with QUEST, Helios, CACS, UCD, and FDR software.
Senior Associate
RSM USI
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Led audit engagements for public/private clients under US GAAP.
- Supervised a team of 4, assessed risks, and ensured concerns were resolved pre-submission.
- Conducted internal training sessions for new team members.
- Used data analytics tools (Internal Analyzer) to perform trend analysis and risk assessments.
- Supported efficient audits through budgeted hour analysis and internal control evaluations.
- Liaised with clients and reviewed associate workpapers with continuous feedback.
Staff Associate
EY GDS
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided audit support to US Central Region clients.
- Drafted control deficiency reports and recommended remediation steps to improve internal control framework.
- Performed walkthroughs, SAPs, test of controls, and other core audit tasks.
- Acted as first-level reviewer and guided new staff.
- Identified and reported fraud risks and documented audit procedures.
- Maintained high accuracy and completeness in financials. Performed control testing over entity-level controls and transaction-level controls.
- Assisted in preparing control matrices and flowcharts for better visualization of control environment.
Assistant
SGGA & Associates
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed source-to-GL tracing, trial balance verification, and reconciliation tasks.
- Executed test of details, walkthroughs, and internal control testing.
- Analyzed board minutes for audit implications.
- Conducted preliminary analytics and rolled forward prior-year workpapers.
- Reconciled bank statements and investigated discrepancies.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
03-2026
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
04-2021
12th - CBSE Board
Silver Bells Public School
10th - CBSE Board
Mother Land Public School
Skills
- Strong communication (written & verbal)
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Risk assessment & fraud detection
- Staff management & coordination
- MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Pressure handling & adaptability
Hobbies and Interests
Automobiles, Team outings, Networking, Novel-based movies, Team collaboration
Websites
Accomplishments
- Awarded 3 consecutive SPOT awards for high-quality performance.
- Rated 5/5 consistently by the primary team across quarters at EY.
- Recognized for:
- Commitment to quality
- Professional skepticism
- Timely delivery under pressure
- Effective client communication
Timeline
Consultant
EY India
10.2024 - Current
Senior Associate
RSM USI
11.2023 - 10.2024
Staff Associate
EY GDS
12.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant
SGGA & Associates
12.2020 - 12.2021
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
12th - CBSE Board
Silver Bells Public School
10th - CBSE Board
Mother Land Public School
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