Dynamic Articled Assistant with proven expertise in risk-based audit approaches and fraud detection at Gopal Gupta and Associates. Excelled in leading teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing financial accuracy. Skilled in Tally ERP and persuasive communication, adept at delivering comprehensive audit reports and recovering significant amounts, showcasing exceptional time management and deadline adherence.
Internal Audit
● Directed a team of 4 members, employing a risk-based audit approach and delivering comprehensive Internal Audit Reports withinstipulated
deadlines.
● Conducted Substantive Procedures to uncover unauthorized purchases and payments, identifying a material misstatement due tofraud totaling
over ₹50 lacks.
● Investigated historical fraud involving fictitious invoicing and improper utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC), leading to a demand notice
exceeding ₹40 lacks, and addressing the assertion of completeness.
● Executed a P2P audit, applying both Substantive and Analytical Procedures and ensured strict adherence to Standard OperatingProcedures
(SOPs), addressing Control Deficiencies where necessary
● Identified fraudulent activities during P2P audit and facilitated an immediate recovery of ₹10 lacks for the client
Statutory Audit
● Developed audit plans in compliance with Standards on Auditing (SAs), ensuring alignment with the Financial Reporting Framework(FRF) and
timely completion of deliverables, including Audit and Tax Audit Reports.
● Conducted physical verification of assets, ensuring accuracy and existence in line with the Fixed Assets Register, as required underCARO
reporting (Companies Act, 2013).
● Executed External Confirmation Procedures for banks and third parties, and performed Ageing Analysis of Trade Receivables andPayables to
verify the assertions of existence and valuation.
● Identified and rectified instances of ineligible GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed by the company, and prepared reconciliations toensure
compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Taxation and Other Compliances
● Prepared and filed Income Tax returns for companies, firms and individuals
● Conducted Tax Audits, including the preparation and filing of Forms 3CA/3CB and 3CD for various entities
● Performed in-depth research on case laws, notifications, and circulars, providing well-supported citations for assessment cases.
● Managed TDS Compliance, Goods & Services Tax (GST) compliance, including filing GST returns & handling GST registration
● Drafted responses and submissions for assessments under Section 73 of the CGST Act.
● Prepared financial statements of Companies, Firms & Proprietary concerns and handled filing of relevant MCA Forms.