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SARADHA S

SARADHA S

Finance and Audit Professional
Chennai

Summary

Enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hardworking individual with a mature approach to teamwork and the ability to adapt to challenging situations. Proficient in collaborative environments and working independently, excelling under pressure and consistently meeting strict deadlines. Bringing over 10 years of experience in audit, assurance, and taxation, committed to delivering work of the highest standard. Currently seeking a challenging position to leverage existing knowledge while fostering creativity through continuous learning opportunities. Goal is to grow professionally and make a productive contribution to the long-term growth of the organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6037
6037
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Sr.Associate

Cognizant Technologies Solutions Private Limited
12.2023 - Current

Conduct MIS/Flux and Variance Analysis for Asia Pacific country entities to monitor financial performance and trends.

Liaise with auditors to facilitate the completion of audits across multiple Asia Pacific countries.

Compile detailed financial statements and schedules for audit inspections.

Head Associate

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
04.2023 - 11.2023
  • Guided junior associates by mentoring them on best practices and professional growth opportunities.
  • Organized weekly meetings for both internal teams and external partners.
  • Supported new hire onboarding and managed existing training programs.
  • Fostered strong client relationships through a positive attitude and responsive communication.
  • Promoted clear communication within the team to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Directed audit teams to complete the audits successfully, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Senior Audit Associate

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
06.2019 - 03.2023
  • Executed comprehensive audits across various industries, ensuring meticulous reporting and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed multiple concurrent engagements while meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills.
  • Developed strong working relationships with clients through trust-building communication tactics and reliable service delivery.
  • Mentored junior associates in audit procedures and techniques, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.

Audit Associate

Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants
12.2015 - 06.2019
  • Conducted audits on financial statements for a varied clientele, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST Act, and US GAAP.
  • Applied extensive internal control testing and substantive procedures to identify and address internal control deficiencies, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
  • Compiled detailed working papers, reports, and supporting documents to substantiate audit findings.
  • Assessed financial statements, detecting discrepancies and delivering targeted recommendations for correction.
  • Completed audit tasks in accordance with mandatory auditing standards and protocols.


Retainer

Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants
09.2013 - 12.2015

Engaged in audit teams for diverse listed and public limited companies, alongside large corporations across multiple sectors in accordance with the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

Articleship

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
03.2008 - 02.2011

Engaged in audit teams for diverse listed and public limited companies, alongside large corporations across multiple sectors in accordance with the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

Education

CA Final - Group 1 -

ICAI
04.2001 - 05.2014

CA Inter (PE II) -

ICAI
11-2007

CA Foundation (PE I) -

ICAI
05-2006

B Com - Finance & Taxation

Madras University
05-2008

Mandated certification - ITT & GMC

ICAI

Skills

  • Audit expertise - Statutory audits, Tax audits, Internal Audits, PCAOB audits and its reporting
  • Client Management
  • Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Training and mentoring
  • Project Management & Coordination
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Complaint Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • MS Office
  • Decision-Making

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/18/88
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Interests

Reading Books

Listening to podcasts and music

Timeline

Sr.Associate

Cognizant Technologies Solutions Private Limited
12.2023 - Current

Head Associate

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
04.2023 - 11.2023

Senior Audit Associate

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
06.2019 - 03.2023

Audit Associate

Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants
12.2015 - 06.2019

Retainer

Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants
09.2013 - 12.2015

Articleship

M/s Suri & Co Chartered Accountants
03.2008 - 02.2011

CA Final - Group 1 -

ICAI
04.2001 - 05.2014

CA Inter (PE II) -

ICAI

CA Foundation (PE I) -

ICAI

B Com - Finance & Taxation

Madras University

Mandated certification - ITT & GMC

ICAI
SARADHA SFinance and Audit Professional