Vidhya Sankar
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Senior Auditor with over 8 years of proven track record in the external audit and assurance sector. Demonstrated expertise in performing high-quality external audit engagements in line with auditing standards. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams, maintaining client relationships, and managing high-performing teams. Recognized for coaching team members and effectively communicating audit findings, providing actionable recommendations to enhance financial integrity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4031
4031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
01.2022 - Current
- Analyzed onshore team feedback to identify areas for improvement and implemented strategies to increase team satisfaction.
- Coached and mentored employees to help them reach their full potential, resulting in a successful increase in productivity.
- Managed a team of employees, setting goals and delegating tasks to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Developed and implemented a training program that increased employees technical knowledge.
- Developed and monitored KPIs to ensure that goals and objectives were met on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young AS
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Perform Audit planning, execution, and finalization of corporate audits.
- Manage the execution of external financial audit engagements of various clients in EMEIA Region.
- Supported audit engagements by conducting substantive testing and verifying financial data accuracy.
- Present audit findings to senior management and make recommendations to improve financial processes and controls.
- Assisted Managers and the executives in various audit tasks.
- Developed strong data analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive audit plan that reduced audit time.
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Proactively discuss workflow management with onshore assurance teams, allocating resources to the assigned project and monitor performance against standards.
- Supervise resource utilization, budget to actuals, and other operational matters.
- Review of work performed by Associates and perform Data analysis for substantive testing.
Maintain professional knowledge by attending technical and non-technical workshops annually.
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Present audit reports clearly highlighting key audit recommendations to Seniors and Onshore team.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending Technical and Non technical workshops annually.
- Evaluate statutory books of accounts, audit, reconciliation of accounts receivable and payable, finalization of accounts.
- Carry out operational, financial, process and Systems audits designed to review and appraise its activities, systems and controls.
Education
Master of Commerce
DG Vaishnav College
Bachelor of Commerce
Valliammal College For Women
Skills
MS Office
External Audit
Team motivation
Data Analytics
Risk Management
Customer rapport
Recruiting and interviewing
Budget assistance
Awards and recognition
Exceptional client service as an audit senior for consistent High Quality work during the year end audits in FY 18, 19, 21 and 22.
Received Highest performing team award for high quality on technology-based audits in FY 21 and 22.
Selected for onshore secondments for close to 2 years to Norway for being a consistent high quality auditor at EY across 2021 and 2022.
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young AS
09.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
01.2022 - Current
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
10.2019 - 01.2022
Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services
09.2016 - 09.2019
Master of Commerce
DG Vaishnav College
Bachelor of Commerce
Valliammal College For Women
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