Shanmukha Rani Konduju

• 3 Years and 2 months of experience in Audit and Assurance as a Senior Associate at PWC AC Kolkata, with the accomplished ability to work as a team member to successfully achieve project goals and objectives.
  A Qualified CA with experience in various facets of the Auditing Function involving Planning/Execution Verification/Compliance &
  Report/Recommendation and Preparation and audit of financial
  statements.
  

Key Responsibilities as Senior Associate in PWC –Engaged as a Reviewer for audit Engagements of U.S. based entities ,including both Public and Private Entities:

• Assisted in the planning and execution phases of audit engagements, including risk assessment, sampling procedures, and testing of internal controls.
• Conducted substantive testing of key financial statement line items (FSLIs) such as AR,AP,PPE,Inventory,Cash and cash equivalents,Debt,Equity ,OPEX and Prepaid expenses.
• Performed general ledger completeness procedures and tested unusual journal entries to identify potential risks of material misstatement or fraud.
• Tested the operating effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with the COSO Framework, identified control deficiencies, and provided recommendations for remediation to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Executed analytical procedures to detect unusual trends or significant fluctuations requiring further audit investigation.
• Managed external confirmations (bank, debt, AR) through Confirmations.com and ensured documentation aligned with firm policy.
• Performed tie-out procedures between financial statements, trial balance, and relevant supporting documentation; compiled and communicated audit findings.
• Provided regular status updates to the onshore engagement team and participated in scheduled touchpoints.
• Ensured full compliance with US GAAP, auditing standards (PCAOB/US GAAS), regulatory requirements, and internal firm policies.
• Played an integral role in maintaining audit quality, providing assurance over financial reporting, and preserving the integrity of the audit process.
• Ensured timely completion of audit engagements within budgeted hours and reviewed workpapers prepared by junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.

As Account Assistant in The Aga Khan Academy

• Preparing CAPEX reports.
• Processing for approval of Accounts Payable related to Construction Accounts.
• Verifying Project Invoices, PO, DC and such other relevant documents and preparing Payment Certificates based on payment terms.
• Financial Analysis related to Payments as per Contract agreed or Variation Orders if necessary.
• Keeping a track of all payments with due date and giving gentle remainder to the respective unit for seamless approval.

• Completed 3 years of Articleship in M/s JP & Co and specialized in the areas like Auditing, Taxation and Accounting.
• Trained to work under pressure and dealt with multiple critical time sensitive assignments in various capacities like an Individual, a Team Member and a Team Leader.
• Direct Taxes: Tax Audit and return filings of Individuals, HUFs, Firms, Trusts and Companies. TDS return filings. Represented for Scrutiny assessments.
• Indirect Taxes: GST Registrations, Return Filings GSTR 1, GSTR 3B. Represented before GST Department
• Statutory Audit, Internal Audit & Bank Concurrent Audit: Analyzed Client business process & prepared Audit plans accordingly. Planned and conducted audit to assure Financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with statutory obligations. Experience in Statutory and Internal Audit.
• Roc Filings