Sanidhya Makhecha
Chartered Accountant | External Audit | Risk Control | IFRS | KNAV Global
Mumbai | Open to relocate to the UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 3+ years of experience in assurance, internal audits, and risk control for global clients. Strong background in IFRS, internal control evaluation, audit planning, and regulatory compliance. Adept at working with senior management and cross-functional teams. Currently working at KNAV, a global accounting firm, and seeking to transition into a finance or internal audit role in the UAE.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Audit Associate – Global Assurance
KNAV International - H.LG. (Netherlands)
01.2024 - Current
- Led audits and internal control assessments for clients across fund accounting, packing material, real estate, and other industries with revenue sizes of approximately $100 million.
- Reviewed and prepared financial statements under IFRS and Dutch GAAP.
- Conducted internal walkthrough, compliance checks, and fraud risk assessments.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful audits.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
Audit Assistant
Mazars (Affiliated With Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP)
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Plan, execute and manage Statutory Audit of Financial Statements as per applicable local GAAPs / Ind AS / Companies Act for listed and unlisted companies – mainly manufacturing industry.
- Evaluated the adequacy & effectiveness of internal controls to assess the risks and material impact of controls over financial reporting and recommended actions to strengthen internal controls during interim audit as per ICFR.
- Prepared various certificates required by companies for statutory purposes.
- Conducted Tax Audit as per The Income-Tax Act, 1961 of Public & Private companies.
- Worked independently in reviewing financial statements, ledgers, journals, invoices, and other supporting documents for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Audit, Taxation, And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
- Comprehensive audit experience
- Audit planning based on risk assessment
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Knowledge of IFRS and Indian GAAP standards
- Analytical financial assessment
- CaseWare, Tally, Excel Advanced
- Client relationship management
Certification
Ethics & Independence Workshop (KNAV)
Technical skiils
- ERP & Audit Tools: CaseWare, MS Excel (Advanced), Tally
- Standards: IFRS, Ind-AS, Indian GAAP
- Business Tools: Microsoft Office, Google Suite
Timeline
Ethics & Independence Workshop (KNAV)
01-2025
Audit Associate – Global Assurance
KNAV International - H.LG. (Netherlands)
01.2024 - Current
Audit Assistant
Mazars (Affiliated With Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP)
07.2022 - 10.2023
Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Audit, Taxation, And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
04.2001 -
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