SHWETA GUSAIN
Delhi
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 6+ years of post-qualification experience (plus 3 years of articleship) at Deloitte, specializing in financial accounting, audits, and advisory services across Private Equity, Real Estate, and Asset Management clients. Skilled in managing statutory and non-statutory audits under IFRS, Ind-AS, UK GAAP, and Indian GAAP, with a proven record of driving efficiency, enhancing offshore integration, and strengthening client relationships. Recognized for analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership in managing high-performing teams, delivering quality results within tight deadlines, and supporting strategic business decisions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit & Assurance Manager
Deloitte & Touche Assurance
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed a portfolio of 5 Investment Management & Asset Servicing clients, including Private Equity funds, Real Estate PE funds, and Mutual Funds, overseeing full-scope audits from planning through final reporting.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in client hours for a Private Equity fund audit by streamlining audit approaches, eliminating redundant tasks, and driving more efficient client collaboration.
- Expanded USI team’s scope of work across multiple engagements, increasing offshore integration from prior-year levels (e.g., 35% → 55% on Real Estate PE fund), enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior specialists on complex procedures, including real estate asset performance evaluations, and ensured high-quality audit execution.
- Co-managed the global audit of a multinational asset servicing company, coordinating with multiple jurisdictions and leading the planning & interim phases.
- Spearheaded the development of a specialized cluster of professionals for asset servicing audits by coordinating with onshore teams, organizing technical discussions, and delivering training on firm's automation tools.
- Oversaw mutual fund audits within a group structure, including clearance of rate and non-rate items, ensuring timely sign-offs and compliance with regulatory standards
- Negotiated audit timelines and deliverables with clients, tracked client-side delays, and proactively flagged risks, resulting in smoother execution and stronger client relationships.
Audit& Assurance Senior and Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche Assurance
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Led audits of Private Equity and Investment Management clients, including planning, risk assessment, materiality determination, and execution of complex audit areas (e.g., carried interest, distribution waterfall testing).
- Supervised, reviewed, and coached teams of junior staff; ensured timely delivery of high-quality audit work in line with ISA standards.
- Identified and reported a €3M discrepancy in client’s investment records (Debt Instruments), driving corrective action and strengthening financial reporting accuracy.
- Conducted substantive and analytical procedures, assessed internal controls (design, implementation & operating effectiveness), and evaluated compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted engagement managers with project management: developing audit plans, coordinating with onshore teams & clients, and performing efficiency analysis to optimize audit delivery.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships through regular communication and issue resolution, enhancing client confidence and engagement quality.
- Contributed to cluster-level initiatives, including onboarding trainings for new hires in the Investment Management industry and organizing team development events.
Article Assistant
M/s R. K. Dhawan and Co. (Chartered Accountants)
09.2015 - 09.2018
- 1st Year: Assisted in statutory audits, internal audits, regulatory compliance reviews, vouching, verification of transactions, and preparation of financial statements across diverse industries.
- 2nd Year: Conducted centralized bank audits and managed direct & indirect tax compliances. Drafted audit reports for manufacturing organizations with turnovers exceeding INR 50 million.
- 3rd Year: Led a team of 2–3 professionals in statutory and tax audits. Finalized audit reports and tax audit reports in accordance with the Indian Standards on Auditing and the Income-tax Act, 1961. Prepared and filed corporate compliances under the Indian Companies Act.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Corporate Finance, Audit, Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2018
B. Com (H) - Accounting
School of Open Learning, Delhi University
01.2017
Skills
Technical: Advanced MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables), Funds Accounting, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Investment Valuation (PE/Real Estate), Internal Controls Testing
Professional: IFRS, UK GAAP, Indian GAAP, US GAAP (working knowledge), Statutory & Regulatory Audit, Project Management, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment
Interpersonal: Leadership, Team Management, Collaboration, Stakeholder Communication, Problem-Solving, Mentorship, Client Relationship Management
Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), Korean (Beginner)
Accomplishments
- Consistently rated as a top performer in Deloitte’s performance evaluations among peer group.
- Awarded 4× SPOT Awards and 2× APPLAUSE Awards by Deloitte project leaders for excellence in audit quality, project management, and timely engagement delivery.
Hobbies and Interests
Recreational freestyle swimming; learning and performing on the Ukulele
Timeline
Audit & Assurance Manager
Deloitte & Touche Assurance
06.2024 - 01.2025
Audit& Assurance Senior and Audit Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche Assurance
04.2019 - 05.2024
Article Assistant
M/s R. K. Dhawan and Co. (Chartered Accountants)
09.2015 - 09.2018
Chartered Accountancy - Corporate Finance, Audit, Accounting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B. Com (H) - Accounting
School of Open Learning, Delhi University
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