Sreenidhi Ravi

Currently working remotely from Chennai for the Helsinki, Finland audit team. Leading and mentoring team members while driving integration of new audit engagements into GDS operations. Maintaining consistent role level and responsibilities as in Finland, ensuring effective collaboration, adherence to audit standards, and timely delivery of high-quality audit services.

• Planned, executed, and finalised statutory and external audits for listed and non-listed entities across Finland, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
• As Assistant Manager, managed complex Group audits end-to-end including scoping, inherent and control risk assessment, materiality thresholds, internal control walkthroughs, control and substantive testing, component reporting consolidation, and review of consolidated financial statements for compliance and accuracy.
• Led standalone, mid-cap, and SME audit engagements as Engagement Manager, overseeing the entire process from PACE creation and audit strategy formulation through execution, completion, and issuance of the independent auditor’s report, ensuring full compliance with the firm’s quality standards.
• Supervised and coached cross-border teams, optimizing resource allocation and workflows to deliver multiple concurrent engagements on time and within budgets.
• Drove process improvement initiatives,achieving a 15% increase in engagement profitability and implemented audit automation solutions for real estate clients, reducing manual workload by over 40% while enhancing audit efficiency and quality.
• Executed advanced substantive analytical procedures, variance analysis, and financial data verification to ensure compliance, accuracy, and integrity of reported figures.
• Leveraged data analytics to identify high-risk areas, enhancing risk assessment effectiveness while demonstrating strong analytical acumen and meticulous attention to detail.
• Prepared high-quality audit documentation including management letters, risk assessments, and control deficiency reports, enabling targeted remediation and operational efficiency gains.
• Prepared reports to evaluate process effectiveness, providing actionable insights for management review, and strategic decision-making.
• Identified significant risk exposures and developed tailored audit programs incorporating remedial action plans; executed comprehensive control testing to evaluate operating effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, remediate control deficiencies, and provide recommendations to address instances of non-adherence.

• Managed a portfolio of Nordic-region statutory audits (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark), building deep industry expertise, and strong relationships with global stakeholders.
• Led the execution of end-to-end audit procedures, including SCOT Walkthroughs, control testing, substantive testing, analytical reviews, and validation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Supervised and coached multi-level teams, reviewing deliverables for technical accuracy, and providing engagement-specific training to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Oversaw resource allocation, workflow scheduling, and budget-to-actual tracking, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery within cost parameters.
• Served as the primary GDS liaison for high-value engagements, expanding budgets from 600 to 2,000 hours through exceptional delivery.
• Applied advanced data analytics, including journal entry testing and targeted program analysis, to detect anomalies, improve accuracy, and drive audit efficiency.
• Recognized for consistently improving audit quality, identifying key financial risks, and contributing to enhanced client satisfaction.
• Enhanced professional competence through annual technical and non-technical training.

• Performed tests of controls, substantive procedures, analytical reviews, and validated financial statements and tax returns for 400+ entities.
• Reviewed statutory accounts, reconciliations, and account finalizations in compliance with regulatory requirements and firm audit methodology.
• Tested complex audit procedures to identify potential risks and weaknesses in internal control systems.
• Identified and escalated audit findings, recommending improvements based on control design and operational effectiveness testing.
• Prepared working papers and schedules documenting audit evidence for audit in-charge review.
• Executed operational, financial, process, and systems audits to evaluate the effectiveness of activities, systems, and controls.
• Supported digital audit initiatives, including DigiGam implementation and smart form updates.