SAI SUSMITHA KOTHAMASU

Hyderabad

Summary

Results-driven Chartered Accountant and Audit Manager with over 8 years of expertise in statutory audit, financial reporting, and risk assessment. Led audit engagements and supervised teams while ensuring compliance and timely delivery. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, tax compliance, and stakeholder management in both Indian and international contexts.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

AUDIT MANAGER

Chartered Accountancy Firm

05.2022 - Current

Lead statutory audit engagements and supervise audit teams to deliver high-quality assignments within defined timelines.
Plan and execute audit engagements, including audit programmes, testing, review procedures and evaluation of financial information.
Review and validate financial statements for accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
Manage multiple audit assignments simultaneously, prioritizing resources and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Coordinate with clients and senior management on audit findings, observations and corrective action plans.
Prepare audit reports and management recommendations to address identified risks, control weaknesses, and audit findings.
Support internal control testing methodologies, including walkthroughs, control design and implementation testing.
Conducted due diligence assignments for mergers and acquisitions, delivering financial and compliance insights to inform decision-making.
Prepare financial information, forecasts and management reports to support budgeting and business decisions.
Advise clients on tax compliance and tax planning; prepare and file tax returns and support representation before tax authorities.

ASSURANCE

EY GDS

09.2021 - 04.2022

Delivered audit work within agreed timelines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
Supported global audit engagements in accordance with EY Global Audit Methodology and quality requirements.
Collaborated with partners and managers across India and international teams for effective audit planning and execution.
Worked with global engagement teams, including EY professionals based in the United States, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery.
Utilized EY tools and Quality & Risk Management procedures to ensure compliant and efficient audit processes.
Identified and implemented improvements for GDS processes and engagement execution.

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Accenture Solutions Private Ltd.

Bangalore

05.2018 - 03.2020

Provided end-to-end financial support for approximately 60 consulting and outsourcing contracts for a global manufacturing entity across US, ASGR, EALA and EMEA regions.
Reviewed draft contracts and revenue/financial considerations to ensure alignment with approved pricing and commercial terms.
Participated in price review discussions with CFOs and supported Delivery Leads and Project Managers in obtaining deal approvals.
Forecasted project revenue and expenditure monthly, analyzing deviations from initial quotations to inform financial strategy.
Monitored project expenses, invoicing, and collections to support engagement profitability and ensure financial compliance.
Developed revenue-sharing structures in SAP based on signed contracts and coordinated timely project/job-code setup.
Compiled monthly financial reports, financial statements, and budget-versus-actual analysis to provide management with insights into financial performance.
Analysed deviations from contract estimates and supported updates to Estimate at Completion (EAC).

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) -

01-2017

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance (B.Com A&F)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

01-2016

Skills

Audit & Assurance: Statutory Audit Audit execution Audit Management Risk Assessment Internal Controls Audit Reporting Statement review
Finance & Accounting: Financial reporting FP&A Financial Analysis Budgeting Variance analysis Management reports Financial Auditing Audit Reconciliation
Tax & Compliance: Tax Compliance Tax return filing Tax assessments Tax Strategy Development Regulatory adherence Regulatory requirements
Audit methodology
Systems: SAP Tally MS Excel MS Word MS PowerPoint

Accounting & ERP: SAP Tally
MS Office: Excel Word PowerPoint
Leadership & Business: Engagement oversight Leadership Stakeholder engagement Client management Due Diligence Process improvement Problem resolution Mentoring
Professional: Statutory Audit Financial reporting Taxation FP&A Internal Controls Due Diligence Risk management

Personal Information

Title: AUDIT MANAGER | CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

LANGUAGES

English | Telugu | Hindi

Timeline