Aura
Simerleen Singh
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
Amritsar
Summary
Accomplished Chartered Accountant with a proven track record at PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC Private Limited, excelling in financial statement auditing and mentoring junior staff. Possess knowledge in IFRS / US and Indian GAAP, demonstrated through high-quality audit reports and effective financial management. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and internal control evaluation, consistently exceeding performance objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
Vijay Kumar & Co.
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Evaluated financial statements, identifying discrepancies and providing recommendations for corrective action.
- Mentored junior staff members, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for successful audits.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant audits - Indian GAAP.
External Audit Generalist
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC Private Limited
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, exceeding performance objectives regularly.
- Managed multiple priorities successfully, meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
- Developed a comprehensive audit plans / walkthroughs / deep dives that identified risk areas of material misstatements .
- Tested different FSLIs like Revenue , Purchases , Expenses , Property Plant and Equipments (PPE) , Equity , Mortgages and debts , Dividends, etc as a and prepared Non statistical and test of details templates used in determining sample size as a part of audit process.
- Prepared cash flow statements , taxes and other evidence gathering activities (EGAs) in compliance with IFRS /US GAAP .
- Prepared Engagement letters , Management Representation letters and audit reports .
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
CA Iqbal Singh Gulati & Associates
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Prepared and filed GST returns and various forms (GSTR 1 , 3B , 4, 9 9A 9C , CMP-08 , ITC -02 ,ITC -04 ,DRC-03 , PMT-09,IFF etc) using auto drafted ITC Statements GSTR 2B .
- Implemented data-driven methodologies for analyzing client performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement or optimization.
- Vouching and data entry.
- Practical exposure of TDS / TCS under GST and its related returns GSTR 7 and GSTR 8 .
- Practical exposure of registrations and refunds under GST.
- Preparation of all financial statements in compliance in Indian Accounting standards (Indian GAAP) in accordance with Schedule III to Companies Act ,2013.
- Bank audits (Statutory , revenue and concurrent).
Articleship Trainee
CA Iqbal Singh Gulati & Associates
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling client accounts, adhering to strict ethical standards at all times.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing thorough verification processes for accurate recordkeeping.
- Performed various administrative tasks such as filing documents or managing correspondence efficiently as needed.
- Enhanced the accuracy of financial reports by diligently reviewing and reconciling accounts.
Education
ACCA Dip IFRS - IFRS
Grant Thornton
Delhi 04.2001 -
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Khalsa College GNDU
Amritsar 04.2001 -
12th - Commerce
Khalsa Senior Secondary School PSEB
Amritsar, India 04.2001 -
10th - All Subjects
Khalsa College Public School , CBSE Board
Amritsar 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Financial Statement Auditing
Accounting principles knowledge
Substantive testing
Audit Planning
Financial Management
IFRS
Report Writing
Internal control evaluation
Audit report writing
Revenue Recognition
Account Reconciliation
Accomplishments
I have achieved bright beginners award within 6 months of joining PwC SDC pvt ltd.
Software
Connect
SMART GST
SMART TAX
SMART TDS
Data Snipper
Busy
Tally
Timeline
Audit Associate
Vijay Kumar & Co.
08.2024 - Current
External Audit Generalist
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC Private Limited
06.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
CA Iqbal Singh Gulati & Associates
11.2018 - 02.2022
Articleship Trainee
CA Iqbal Singh Gulati & Associates
05.2015 - 10.2018
ACCA Dip IFRS - IFRS
Grant Thornton
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
Khalsa College GNDU
04.2001 -
12th - Commerce
Khalsa Senior Secondary School PSEB
04.2001 -
10th - All Subjects
Khalsa College Public School , CBSE Board
04.2001 -