Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Achievements and Extra Curriculars
References
Timeline
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Ranjani Ramesh

Ranjani Ramesh

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at the Technology Risk team of Ernst & Young LLP, adept in IT audits and financial compliance, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Excelled in leading teams, enhancing processes, and leveraging effective communication and leadership skills. Strong ability to adapt quickly to change.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Ernst & Young LLP
Chennai
11.2021 - Current
  • Conducted IT audits supporting the financial statements, wherein the scope includes both automated controls, report testing (standard and custom), and IT general controls covering applications, operating systems, and database systems.
  • Managed Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Assistance as part of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for treasury-related processes for one of the United Nations organizations in Chennai and Washington, D.C.
  • Led and performed ITGC, ITAC, interface and reports testing on various ERPs, with a special focus on large-scale ERP applications such as SAP in FI/CO, MM, SD, FSCP, and payroll modules.
  • Performed process understanding, control identification, documentation of Description of Systems, and reporting for service organization assessments (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3) in AICPA & IAASB (ISAE 3042, ISAE 3000, & SSAE 18) standards in sectors such as Pension, Healthcare, and Medical Management.
  • Performed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for a leading IT solutions provider, with stakeholders across geographies, spanning multiple business units, including IT General Controls, treasury, and FSCP.
  • Managed and led a team of 10-plus resources and worked on planning, resourcing, budgeting, and deployments for various projects.
  • Hosted team events and offsite events, involved in the coordination of multiple vendors to handle the entire P2P process for the events organized.

Accounts and Admin Manager

Beyon Education
Chennai
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Responsible for the management of the Accounting, Budgeting, and Human Resources functions.
  • Managed the implementation of policies and procedures, goals, and objectives of these functions.
  • Managed the General Ledger, including timely and accurate monthly closings, the review of account balances, and the reconciliation of accounts.
  • Processed transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, depreciation, and amortization, and maintained records related to those.
  • Managed the annual external audit, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring all necessary reconciliations were prepared upon the arrival of the auditors, and provided schedules and documents needed for audit and tax return purposes.

Business Finance Intern

CaratLane - A Tanishq Partner
Chennai
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked in the receivables department and gained immense knowledge on customer relationship, internal controls and management of financial risk.
  • Suggested performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement and reduce the financial risk identified while reconciliation of accounts receivables.

Audit Cum Accounts Assistant - Internship

G. Sunil Kumar & Co. Chartered Accountants
Chennai
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Gained knowledge on GST return filing and Income Tax returns.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.

Internship

Leadle Consulting
Chennai
01.2019 - 02.2019
  • Learnt various work ethics and improved my communication and technical skills.
  • Qualified incoming team marketing and sales leads to assist with prospecting new contacts.
  • Made outbound calls each day to cold leads.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Implemented brand marketing and sales campaigns.

Education

ACCA - Currently Pursuing -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom

M.Com -

University of Madras
Chennai

B.Com -

University of Madras
Chennai

CBSE (12th) - Commerce

The Hindu Senior Secondary School
Adyar, Chennai

CBSE (10th) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya CLRI
Adyar, Chennai

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • A good team player, and open to accepting leadership responsibilities
  • Hardworking and focused
  • Can adapt to any changes quickly

Languages

English, Hindi and Tamil.

Certification

  • Completed an Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Chennai) Notable Modules– Business communication, Goal Setting and Accountability, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Team Management, Office Procedures
  • Completed Information Technology Training from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Chennai) Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and Tally ERP

Achievements and Extra Curriculars

  • Won various awards in elocution and debate competitions.
  • Have been entrusted with the responsibility of house captaincy in school and various other leadership positions throughout school life.
  • Successfully completed the State Level (Rajya Puraskar) award in The Bharat Scouts and Guides and was appointed the head of the school team.
  • Taken part in various Olympiads and won scholarships and prizes.
  • Volunteered at the Kotturpuram Tree Park, Chennai.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Consultant

Ernst & Young LLP
11.2021 - Current

Accounts and Admin Manager

Beyon Education
11.2020 - 10.2021

Business Finance Intern

CaratLane - A Tanishq Partner
12.2019 - 05.2020

Audit Cum Accounts Assistant - Internship

G. Sunil Kumar & Co. Chartered Accountants
08.2019 - 09.2019

Internship

Leadle Consulting
01.2019 - 02.2019

ACCA - Currently Pursuing -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

M.Com -

University of Madras

B.Com -

University of Madras

CBSE (12th) - Commerce

The Hindu Senior Secondary School

CBSE (10th) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya CLRI

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