Soumendra Nath Barua
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at PwC SDC, adept in project management and strategic planning. Spearheaded innovative solutions, leading cross-functional teams to exceed performance goals. Skilled in Alteryx, PowerBI and team leadership, I've successfully mentored a team of over 30 individuals, enhanced client satisfaction and operational efficiency, showcasing exceptional time management and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager 2
PwC SDC
07.2021 - Current
- Currently, onboarded and leading Audit Committee Reporting workstream and SOC Summarization (SSAE 18) workstream.
- Leading team of more than 30 individuals, ensuring required utilization and quality.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Performing appropriate demand forecasting and resourcing activities.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation, involving Alteryx, Microsoft PowerBI and Microsoft Power Automate.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Manager
PwC SDC
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Built new key client relationships by resolving challenges promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety. Was part of various Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes to understand and mitigate the risks that were presented during the pandemic.
- Performed various client feedback analysis to understand the root cause of quality deviations and taking appropriate remediating measures.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Assistant Manager
PwC SDC
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Being a subject matter specialist, I was responsible for the training and development of team to ensure that there were no knowledge gaps.
- Reviewed the User Guides of the services and suggested changes based on the additional scope of work that were being included in the services catalogue.
- Was part of various pilot engagements, onboarding new clients and maintaining the client relationships to foster new leads.
Senior Associate
PwC SDC
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
- Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.
- Identified potential risks to develop mitigation plans and minimize impact on project timelines.
- Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Associate
PwC SDC
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Collecting, processing, and analyzing data to support various client engagements.
- Preparing audit work papers, ensuring they are properly documented and organized.
- Assisting in developing solutions for clients by working on project teams to address client-specific challenges.
- Communicating effectively with clients and team members to understand project requirements and deliverables, addressing client queries promptly.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Engaging in training programs and learning opportunities to stay updated with industry trends and PwC methodologies.
Summer Intern
BOC India Ltd.
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Studying the existing Credit Policy with an emphasis of using it as a tool to manage liquidity of the organization.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance And Marketing
International School of Business
Kolkata, India2013
Professional Competence Course - Accountancy And Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
St. Xavier's College
Kolkata, India2007
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Performance Evaluations
- Alteryx
- Microsoft PowerBI
Timeline
Manager 2
PwC SDC
07.2021 - Current
Manager
PwC SDC
03.2018 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager
PwC SDC
07.2017 - 03.2018
Senior Associate
PwC SDC
06.2015 - 06.2017
Associate
PwC SDC
11.2012 - 06.2015
Summer Intern
BOC India Ltd.
04.2012 - 06.2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance And Marketing
International School of Business
Professional Competence Course - Accountancy And Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
St. Xavier's College
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