Results-driven Senior Associate known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, financial analysis, and client relationship building. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptive thinking which significantly contribute to achieving organizational goals. Adept at driving initiatives from conception to completion, while ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Strong communicator with a talent for building and nurturing productive relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt.Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2021 - 11.2024
Conducting audits of financial statements for a range of public and private entities, adhering to PCAOB and AICPA standards, and according to audit methodology. This involves a comprehensive understanding of business and its operations, as well as executing the planning, execution, completion, and scoping phases of the audit engagements, as per PwC methodology.
Ensuring compliance of financial statements with both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Worked on complex audit areas like scoping, preparing test plans, testing of premiums, policyholder benefits, attributes, experience studies, accounts receivable, accounts payable, property, plant, and equipment, and depreciation.
Continually learn and contribute to the process improvement, bringing automation, and sharing knowledge with audit team members in the follow-up and reporting process with the help of tools like Alteryx.
Identification of control deficiencies and misstatements during the audit process.
Managed and contributed to audits for prominent insurance companies based in the United States.
Work alongside audit partners, directors, and audit senior managers to develop and maintain strong working relationships with them, and communicate major findings, escalating the same.
Managed team resources, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
Audit Assistant
N.G. Jain & Associates
Ludhiana
07.2017 - 05.2021
Performing GST audit, reconciliation, and associated tasks, statutory audits, tax audits, and stock audits for various sectors of entities.
Ensuring timely compliance with statutory deliverables, 26AS reconciliation, TDS and TCS compliance, and preparation of the tax audit report.
Closure of books of account for the company entity for reporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Preparation of Financial Statements and Provisional Financial Statements.
Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
Prepared detailed reports highlighting audit findings and recommendations for improvements.
Utilized software tools and audit methodologies to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Managed and trained team members to enhance audit department performance and increase operational efficiency.
Articled Assistant
Dass Khanna & Co,
Ludhiana
02.2015 - 04.2017
Conducted audits in coordination with senior team members, verified adherence to audit scope and timelines and performed analytical audit reviews to confirm accuracy.
Articled Assistant
B.D.Bansal & Co,
Ludhiana
04.2014 - 02.2015
Education
LLB -
GNDU
06-2022
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
01-2021
B.Com -
Panjab University
03-2014
Skills
Performance monitoring
Timeline estimates
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Co-pilot, Tally ERP 9, SAP, and Busy
Project coordination
Team supervision
Strong communication skills
Accomplishments
Spot Territory award - For delivering exceptional service to our territory stakeholders
Beginner's award - For adapting to the new work environment and working efficiently
Timeline
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt.Ltd.
07.2021 - 11.2024
Audit Assistant
N.G. Jain & Associates
07.2017 - 05.2021
Articled Assistant
Dass Khanna & Co,
02.2015 - 04.2017
Articled Assistant
B.D.Bansal & Co,
04.2014 - 02.2015
LLB -
GNDU
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
B.Com -
Panjab University
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Manager, Audit and Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.Manager, Audit and Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers SDC (Kolkata) Pvt. Ltd.