Sangam Kothari

• Regional Office Leadership
  Spearheaded operations at a regional office, providing end-to-end leadership in audit execution, client relationship management, and team development. Successfully led a high-performing audit team of 15+ professionals, delivering quality outcomes under tight deadlines across multiple sectors.
• Group Consolidation & Complex Structuring
  Managed the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for a diversified group with 100+ subsidiaries, overseeing complex intercompany eliminations, minority interests, and group-level disclosures in accordance with Ind AS.
• Big 4 Collaboration & Audit Support
  Provided strategic audit support and coordination for clients audited by Big 4 firms, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and aligning with global reporting standards.
• Ind AS Implementation & Conversion
  Led Ind AS conversion projects, translating GAAP financials to Ind AS-compliant statements. Delivered clear documentation and training to clients, ensuring smooth adoption and compliance.
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Implementation
  Designed, documented, and implemented IFC frameworks across client organizations. Evaluated process controls, tested operating effectiveness, and provided remediation plans to management.
• External Audit Execution & Quality Assurance
  Executed high-quality external audit engagements, from planning to reporting. Maintained robust audit documentation, risk assessments, and assurance processes in line with auditing standards and firm methodologies.

• Audit Leadership & Execution
  Led statutory audits for organizations in the pharmaceutical, real estate, and manufacturing sectors, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal control requirements.
  Conducted limited reviews for publicly listed entities, providing timely insights to management and audit committees.
• Financial Analysis & Review
  Comprehensive analytical reviews of financial statements including balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, and cash flow statements, driving clarity on financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Inventory Valuation & Cost Analysis
  Conducted in-depth valuation and analysis of inventories, ensuring accurate cost recognition and alignment with accounting standards.
• Group Financial Consolidation
  Facilitated the consolidation of financial statements across group companies, maintaining integrity in intercompany eliminations and regulatory compliance.
• Tax Compliance
  Managed end-to-end tax audit processes, ensuring timely submissions, accuracy in reporting, and minimization of tax risks.
• Team Development & Leadership
  Provided on-site training, supervision, and performance review of audit trainees, assuming full accountability for deliverables and professional development.

Major Assignments: Concurrent Audits – Andhra Bank and UCO Bank

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently managed the planning, execution, and reporting of concurrent audits in accordance with regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• Conducted comprehensive audit procedures covering core banking operations, including loans, advances, deposits, and compliance with RBI guidelines.
• Performed periodic stock verifications and collateral inspections for borrower accounts to assess asset quality and credit risk exposure.