Surabhi Khera
Chartered Accountant
Gurgaon,HR
Summary
Dynamic Senior Solution Advisor at Deloitte USI with expertise in quality control testing and data analysis. Proven track record in enhancing internal audit processes and coaching teams for development. Recognized for delivering actionable insights that drive compliance and operational efficiency, while effectively communicating risks to executive leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solution Advisor
Deloitte USI
01.2025 - Current
- Performed control testing across business groups such as corporate risk, enterprise function and chief operating office.
- Performed substantive, sample-based data quality testing of reporting line items against source documentation including product and risk weighted report driven assessments.
- Planned and executed audit procedures, including inspection and walkthrough of manual and automated processes, to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Performed rigorous control testing, inspecting documentation, interviewing key personnel, and observing process execution to gather sufficient evidence for audit conclusions.
- Evaluated IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls, inspecting system access logs, configuration settings, and change management documentation.
Lead Solution Advisor
Deloitte USI
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Reperformed control tests and calculations to validate the accuracy and reliability of management's self-assessments and testing procedures.
- Conducted independent reviews of audit workpapers and client documentation to ensure conclusions were well-supported and aligned with firm methodology.
- Performed peer reviews of other auditors' work to ensure quality and adherence to auditing standards, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Analytical Skills: Analyzed complex data sets to identify anomalies and potential control weaknesses Reporting and Communication: Presented audit findings, control deficiencies, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board Audit Committee, clearly communicating risks and necessary remediation steps.
- Project Management: Managed internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring all project deliverables were completed on time and within budget.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assessed and tested controls related to regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, FCA), ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
Senior Consultant
Ey Gds
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Designed and implemented Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs) to document and monitor risks and controls for key business processes and identified control deficiencies. Collaborated with business units to conduct risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), capturing key process risks and mapping them to corresponding controls in the RCM.
- Maintained and updated the RCM by regularly evaluating risk rankings and criteria, ensuring the matrix remained complete, accurate, and current with the evolving risk landscape.
- Utilized the RCM to prioritize high-risk areas and design more targeted and rigorous test procedures during audits.
- Performed analysis and audit of client requirements for issue validation, risk control matrices and transaction testing for key regulatory reports (e.g. call reports FR Y-9C, FR Y-14Q)
Business Analyst
Barclays Shared Services
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Talented in undertaking Balance Sheet Flux Analysis, analyzing quarterly fluctuations in Balance Sheet Accounts, conducting Root Cause Analysis of accounts having major fluctuations on a quarterly basis.
- Executing statutory audit engagements for existing as well as new clients; Balance Sheet Reconciliation, GL Master Data Management, Intercompany Reconciliation, P&L Review, Fixed Assets Accounting.
- Responsible for monthly closing process which includes posting of month end journals and reconciliations of Asset finance business .
- Prepared BS and P&L Analysis Pack for BP&A team to provide commentaries on monthly movements in Net Interest Income, Net fee & commission income and cost of funds.
- Leading in enriching webforms, analyzing loan and preparation of Directors Review Pack (DRP) for Quarterly reporting (Statutory & Finrep) for European Banking Authority and Bank of England.
- Preparing and submitting monthly Regulatory returns such as VAT return, PSA (Pay Settlement agreements) etc.
- Leading Alteryx for Offshore island for automating journals and reconciliations.
- Liaising with statutory and internal auditors, tax authorities, other teams and stakeholder's for timely completion of audits & implementation of audit observations.
- Responsible for detailed analytical review of the Financial Statements to identify, investigate and resolve any unusual movement.
- Played a key role in hassle free implementation of - Fast Ledger Close, GL transformation and Automation.
- Knowledge and experience of Transfer pricing regulations.
- Received Ovation Award for two quarters in a financial year for improvement in ABC (Customer level analysis), for reconciling long pending issues in quarterly VAT return, setting up of new P&L pack for analysis and streamlining process of suspense interface of Q- 2'2019 and Q4'2019 and Above and Beyond in Q3'2020 for resolving long pending issues in Bank reconciliation.
- Managing financial accounting, preparing ledger books, bank reconciliation statements and finalization of accounts.
An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and capability to sustain a positive work environment for achieving organizational goals
Assistant Manager
ASA & Associates LLP
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Proactively interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve tax- and transfer pricing-related problems , and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Work on client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing tax and transfer pricing projects and managing to budget.
- Evaluate intercompany transfers of tangible goods, intangible property, services, and loans and conduct financial and economic analyses of multinational and domestic corporations, industry and market research, economic valuations, comparative financial benchmarking, and report documentation.
- Assistance in preparation of TP studies report of different clients.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Audit And Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India01-2018
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India08-2015
Skills
- Quality control testing
- Experience in internal auditing
- Data analysis expertise
- Coaching for development
- Data-driven business analysis
Accomplishments
Recognized for Spot awards multiple times in EY and Deloitte. Recognized for handling the team in the absence of a manager due to some urgency and was able to standout and deliver the work on time. Tested more than 70 controls in deloitte for different business groups
Received Ovation Award for two quarters in a financial year for improvement in ABC (Customer level analysis), for reconciling long pending issues in quarterly VAT return, setting up of new P&L pack for analysis and streamlining process of suspense interface of Q- 2'2019 and Q4'2019 and Above and Beyond in Q3'2020 for resolving long pending issues in Bank reconciliation
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsCertification
Chartered Accounatnts of India
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Insititute of Chartered Accountants of India
Quote
Fact explains nothing. On the contrary, it is fact that requires explanation.
Marilynne Robinson
Software
SAP Hana
Alteryx
Excel
Jira
Interests
Travel
Asian Food
Plants
Timeline
Senior Solution Advisor
Deloitte USI
01.2025 - Current
Lead Solution Advisor
Deloitte USI
03.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Consultant
Ey Gds
08.2021 - 03.2022
Business Analyst
Barclays Shared Services
09.2018 - 08.2021
Assistant Manager
ASA & Associates LLP
03.2018 - 09.2018
Chartered Accountant - Audit And Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Delhi