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Vaibhavi Anand

Assurance Assistant Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Professional with significant experience in audit and financial analysis, prepared for this role. Expert in risk assessment, compliance, and internal controls, with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in data analytics, financial reporting, and process improvement.

Five years of experience in a management role at a Big 4 firm, with expertise in project coordination, cross-team communication, and exceptional client service. Proven ability to manage logistics, scheduling, and personnel for diverse small to medium-scale engagements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

EY GDS
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed and led an engagement which is one of the main venture capital clients based out of San Francisco.
  • Responsible for resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, quality management, change management. Acted as counselor to help new professionals in their career journey.
  • Anticipated potential issues that Arose during the audit, such as delays in receiving information or scope changes. Developed plans to address identified risks, including contingency planning. Quickly addressed and resolved any issues that arose during the audit.
  • Maintained clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including audit clients and senior management. Ensured the audit team was aligned and informed about their tasks, deadlines, and any changes in the audit plan. Prepared and presented audit findings and progress reports in a clear and concise manner.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting and minimized discrepancies.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.

Senior Associate

EY GDS
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Secured a skip promotion to Assistant Manager after just 2 years.
  • Responsible for all steps of the audit project management process, including coordinating preliminary client meetings, audit plan development and execution. Selected to lead an engagement at the firm due to ability to build client relationships through extreme focus on client needs, service and valued advice.
  • Responsible for facilitating classroom and on-the-job training for new joiners.
  • Made informed decisions quickly when faced with challenges or changes during the audit.
  • Addressed any conflicts within the team or with stakeholders in a constructive manner.

Lead Associate

EY GDS
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Guided and motivate the audit team to work efficiently and effectively.
  • Quickly learned and applied new audit techniques or tools as needed.
  • Gained knowledge about Alteryx and prepared a workflow for audit purpose which cut time spent by 30%.

Associate

EY GDS
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided auditing and reporting services to privately held companies focused in the wealth and asset management sector. The audit services performed included financial statement analysis, valuation of investments, footnote preparation, journal entry review and preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mount Carmel College
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2014 - 01.2017

Master of Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Engagement strategy development
  • Administrative project management
  • Time allocation planning
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Skilled in data analysis using Excel
  • Team Management and Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Audit coordination
  • Audit reporting
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Root-cause analysis

Certification

Google Project Management Certificate, August 2024

References

Sudhanshu Sharma, Senior Manager, EY - Because of Vaibhavi's great project management skills to help navigate the team, we were able to achieve a healthy margin on our engagement. Vaibhavi stepped up to be the lead point of contact for all Senior and Staff across 2 countries – USA and India. She built great relationships with the admin and lead the financial statement co-ordination and review process. Overall, she has done a great job!

Accomplishments

GDS Assurance – Future Forward Program

Issuer - upGrad — Issued July 2025

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Issuer - Coursera — Issued August 2024

EY Private Equity – Bronze

Issuer - EY — Issued April 2021

Alteryx Bootcamp

Issuer - Udemy — Issued October 2020

EY Wealth & Asset Management – Asset Management – Bronze

Issuer - EY

Timeline

Assistant Manager

EY GDS
09.2022 - Current

Senior Associate

EY GDS
09.2020 - 08.2022

Lead Associate

EY GDS
09.2019 - 08.2020

Associate

EY GDS
09.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mount Carmel College
01.2014 - 01.2017

Master of Commerce - Professional Accounting & Finance

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
04.2001 -

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