SHARATH CHANDRA

• Led and managed team of auditors in conducting financial audits for diverse portfolio of clients, including public and private companies
• Developed comprehensive audit plans, ensuring proper risk assessment, scoping, and resource allocation
• Executed audit procedures, including testing of controls, verification of financial transactions, and substantive testing
• Conducted detailed analysis of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting principles and standards
• Evaluated internal controls and processes, identifying weaknesses and recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks
• Assisted clients in implementing audit recommendations, providing guidance on best practices and compliance requirements
• Performed audit reviews to ensure compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory guidelines
• Identified potential fraud risks and implemented appropriate procedures to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Developed strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes

Plants Audits as per Annual Plan

• Areas audited within the plant include Procurement to Pay (P2P), Order to Cash (O2C), Contract Labor, Inventory Management, Production Management, EHS Compliance, Statutory Compliance, Finance & Account, Fixed Asset Management, Maintenance Management, Outbound Logistic & Utility Management.

Action Taken Report (ATR) for implementation of Observation

• Email intimation to all departments regarding closure of outstanding ATR points by target date.
• Share monthly Management Information System (MIS) on ATR with Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, and Business Unit Heads.
• Ensure 90% closure of all ATR points by end of year.

• Responsible for Internal Audit of various departments / functions / business units of the Company
• Identify any gaps in controls and make practical recommendations
• Gathering the financial data and analyzing the trends, highlighting the deviations and suggesting corrective actions
• Engaged in the Internal Audit, Checks & Control of Business Transactions
• Identifying the process weaknesses and deviations, reporting the same to the Management
• Performed risk assessments on key business activities and processes
• Made recommendations for internal improvements and ensured implementation of the same.

• Preparation of audit reports, presentation of the results and communication of the recommendations to the clients
• Handled various Government Audits
• Audit financial records to determine tax liability for large and small businesses
• Verification of Purchase Bills, Cash Payment Vouchers
• Stock Audits (Submission of stock statements for clients)
• Bank Audits (Internal & Statutory)
• Filing of returns Direct and Indirect Taxes
• Monthly closure of Books of Accounts.