Saloni Khandelwal
Chartered Accountant
Gurugram
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Chartered Accountant with 4 years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end audit engagements for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Strong communicator with exceptional abilities, capable of liaising with clients and presenting findings to senior management. Seeking to leverage my audit experience and skills to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance
Grant Thornton Bharat (GT)
05.2024 - Current
- Led client engagements in Governance, risk, and compliance, financial and operational audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404, design of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Risk and Control Matrices (RCM), and process reviews across various industries such as Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, E-Gaming, Finance with key clients including Adani Green, ICRA, EGF, Encore Capital Group, Airbnb.
- Conducted comprehensive financial and operational audits focusing on key processes such as Procure to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Financial Statement Book Closure, HR & Payroll, and Statutory Compliance, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Performed SOX testing, including Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE), for critical financial processes like revenue recognition, general accounting, PPE, and accounts payable. Conducted Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and Entity Level Controls (ELC) testing to assess control effectiveness and ensure the reliability of financial reporting.
- Led process design, risk assessment, and control evaluations by conducting process walkthrough, developing process narratives along with flowcharts, and designing Risk and Control Matrices (RCM). Identified control gaps and provided solutions to enhance fraud controls, operational efficiency, and risk assurance across business processes.
- Ensured compliance with key accounting principles and financial reporting standards (IND AS, AS, US GAAP, IFRS), addressing areas such as revenue recognition, financial instruments, leases, PPE, and foreign exchange.
- Delivered detailed internal audit reports with comprehensive risk assessments, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations to improve governance, risk management, and financial reporting. Monitored corrective actions through Action Taken Reports (ATR) to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Article Assistant- Governance, Risk & Compliance
Grant Thornton Bharat (GT)
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in comprehensive audit planning, including conducting walkthroughs and preparing Risk Control Matrix (RCMs), ensuring effective risk identification across financial areas such as revenue, payroll, financial liabilities, deferred taxes, purchases, fixed assets, inventory, and accounts receivables/payables using statistical sampling methods
- Performed SOX and IFC testing, including Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) for processes like general accounting and accounts payable, ensuring compliance & evaluating control effectiveness.
- Conducted risk assessments and supported audit planning, and process audits to ensure compliance and enhance control effectiveness. Contributed to documenting and presenting audit findings to senior management and clients, providing actionable recommendations to strengthen financial controls and mitigate operational risks.
Education
CA Final -
ICAI
BCOM -
ARSD College
04.2021 - 04.2024
Skills
- Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
- SOX compliance &IFC Testing
- Process Audits, Narrative & Flowcharts
- Accounting and Auditing standards
- Inquisitive nature for Improvements
- SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Tally
- Relationship Building & Networking
- Client Interaction & Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded with the 'Above and Beyond Team Award' for exemplary teamwork and collaborative spirit.
- Attained exemptions in 8 subjects during both CA Inter and Final examinations.
- Awarded for conducting group meetings effectively in the organization.
- Cultural representative at school level for consecutively 2 years for senior batch
Timeline
Senior Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance
Grant Thornton Bharat (GT)
05.2024 - Current
Article Assistant- Governance, Risk & Compliance
Grant Thornton Bharat (GT)
04.2021 - 04.2024
BCOM -
ARSD College
04.2021 - 04.2024
CA Final -
ICAI
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