Sonam Agarwal

• Demonstrated a strong knowledge of audit methodology, as relevant to the areas of work, via training facilitation.
• Managed day-to-day L&D operations effectively and efficiently by ensuring that the deadlines are met.
• Worked closely and collaborated with business units to understand their business requirements, and participated in their strategic meetings to propose appropriate learning solutions to their respective teams.
• Delivered member-specific technical programs and global programs across locations.

• Reviewed audit working papers and client files to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with professional standards.
• Developed customized audit plans tailored to client-specific needs and requirements.
• Managed multiple audit engagements simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Core responsibilities include managing a portfolio of multiple engagements from planning to finalization, coordinating with various clients and stakeholders (within the Americas, UKI, and EMEIA), and building strong relations.
• Assigned, supervised, and reviewed the work of multiple team members, along with providing on-the-job training, monitoring progress, identifying gaps, and ensuring the professional development of staff, which ensured timely and high-quality delivery.
• Ensured that actual engagement metrics are within budget, and highlighted or resolved any operational matters.
• Assisted in pitching an EY portfolio to a prospective client and subsequently winning it.
• Recognized clients' unique goals and needs, connecting them with relevant teams to expand business relationships, and enhance service offerings.
• Experience in PCAOB and US GAAP group audits (for all scopes – full, specific, specified), which includes coaching engagement team members on various aspects of documentation, walkthroughs, control identifiers, and planning through execution to conclusion, leading to the timely completion of group reporting.
• Conducted in-depth process walkthroughs and SOC testing, documenting findings, and evaluating clients' control effectiveness. Performed detailed reviews post-delegation to staff and senior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolved the US team's inquiries for PCAOB inspections, ensured audit files address all previous AQR findings, and ensured reviews are in adherence to internal EY PQRQM and PPD requirements.
• Below are some of the key clients that have significantly contributed to my professional growth.

1. Astellas B.V. is a Japan-based global pharmaceutical company that conducts Group Audit and Statutory Audit of 22 EMEA-based entities.

2. Allergan PIC :- An Irish-domiciled pharmaceutical company: Group Audit and Statutory Audit of 6 UKI-based entities

3. Sabre :- Marketing Services

• Actively participated in multiple organizational initiatives for new recruitment, facilitated quality adherence and technical training, and conducted events that support the company's values.
• Skills: Leadership, Client and Resource Management, Billings, IFRS, FRS 101 and 102, UK GAAP, US GAAP, PCAOB, ISA's, SOX testing, Analytics, MS Office Suite, SAP.

• Good knowledge of data analytical tools used to analyze various audit programs, like revenue receivable, PPE, and JE testing.
• Performed a test of details to ensure that the balance, disclosure, variances, and underlying transactions associated with a client's financial statements are correct, such as Debtors, Payables, PPE, Revenue, Cash, Investment, etc.
• Performance and review of PSPs and substantive audit procedures, based on traditional audit as well as audit leveraging data analytics.
• Managed staff and interns by delegating tasks, explaining the big picture, reviewing the work, and providing meaningful feedback.
• Skills: IFRS, FRS 101 and 102, UK GAAP, US GAAP, PCAOB, ISA's, SOX testing, Analytics, MS Office Suite.