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Sahithya Sriram

Chennai

Summary

Audit professional with extensive experience in Big 4 and Big 6 firms, specializing in financial reporting under IND AS/IFRS and compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance audit efficiency through technology integration and effective team management. Skilled in managing agile environments and meeting challenging deadlines while performing planning and estimation for engagements. Regularly interacts with clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction throughout the audit process.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit support

Freelancer
Chennai
04.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and presented consolidated and standalone financial statements, adjusting for impacts and transitioning from Division III to Division II.
  • Navigated complex financial statement preparations due to mid-year acquisition date, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with IND AS 103 and IND AS 105.
  • Provided audit support by coordinating with clients and audit teams for efficient audit closure.
  • Ensured out of book entries maintained separately for local reporting purposes are reflected in line with the requirements of IND AS and Sch III

Lead Manager

EY – Global Delivery Services
05.2021 - 01.2025
  • Estimated time, effort, and complexity of audit to establish base budget for billing.
  • Trained new team members to conduct first-year audits and produce quality working papers.
  • Established model working papers adhering to audit methodology for efficient auditing processes.
  • Managed resources across audits of 35 entities within 10 weeks for group reporting.
  • Provided dashboard updates to management teams in Denmark and Hungary regarding audit status.
  • Identified technology utilization and integrated digital tools to enhance audit efficiency.
  • Oversaw team dynamics related to appraisals, leave management, utilization, and profitability.
  • Communicated with clients to actively resolve and conclude audit-related issues.

Senior – Assistant Manager

Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Grant Thornton Group)
10.2015 - 04.2021
  • Executed statutory audit reviews and internal control effectiveness tests based on comprehensive walkthroughs.
  • Led trainees in completing statutory audits and limited reviews within stringent deadlines.
  • Implemented IND AS 115 for revenue contracts, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Managed audit trail documentation per ICFR framework requirements.
  • Validated accounting standards application, focusing on revenue recognition and expected credit loss methods.
  • Drafted technical memos for professional practice group discussions on revenue recognition issues.
  • Coordinated stock counts and site visits to confirm project site and inventory accuracy.
  • Facilitated Audit Committee Meetings with Partners and Directors to discuss audit findings.

Articled Assistant

Karra and Co (Chartered Accountants)
09.2012 - 09.2015
  • Handled Internal Audits and Tax Audits of Public and Private Limited Companies and Trusts.
  • Have handled the complete statutory audits of a wide range of industries including healthcare, infrastructure development, data analytical services and manpower services.
  • Personal tax returns.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce -

Madras University

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Audit compliance standards
  • Internal controls management and risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Process improvement

Accomplishments

  • "High performance Team” and “Exceptional Client Service” by EY, Global Delivery services in year 2022 and year 2024.

Certification

  • Diploma in IFRS,ACCA
  • Business Responsibility and Sustainability reporting (BRSR), ICAI

Languages

English
First Language
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Sanskrit
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Audit support

Freelancer
04.2025 - Current

Lead Manager

EY – Global Delivery Services
05.2021 - 01.2025

Senior – Assistant Manager

Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Grant Thornton Group)
10.2015 - 04.2021

Articled Assistant

Karra and Co (Chartered Accountants)
09.2012 - 09.2015

Chartered Accountant -

Indian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI)

Bachelor of Commerce -

Madras University

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