Charulatha Kothandapani
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at EY GDS and PWC AC, excelling in audit planning and documentation. Proven expertise in financial auditing and risk assessment, enhancing team performance through effective mentorship. Recognized for delivering accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, driving successful outcomes in complex audit environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Senior Associate
Pricewaterhouse Coopers AC
10.2025 - Current
- I have been a Deputy Manager, handling more than seven clients within the TMT sector including PCAOB and private clients in .
- Handling the audit for FSLI relating to revenue, payables, receivables, expenses, PPE, etc.
- Providing guidance to staff and enhancing team performance
- Performed administrative support to managers and senior managers relating to staffing and budgeting.
- Owned multiple audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings, as per the standard norms set by PWC.
Audit Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young GDS
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Performed an audit of a PCAOB client, including planning the audit, carrying out work until finalization, as per U.S. GAAP.
- Handled the audit for one of the largest listed companies in the technology solutions industry, having a global presence.
- Handled an audit for a client with a global presence in the textile industry.
- Prepared primary and substantive testing procedures for major areas like Revenue, AR, AP, Expenses, Cash, COGS, Debt, Leases, Investments, and FA, etc.
- Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment, and enhancing team performance.
- Attended step meetings and conducted walkthroughs of various business processes (Cash, PTP, FA, Leases, Revenue, Debt, etc.) gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses, as per PCAOB standards.
- Owned multiple audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings, as per the standard norms set by EY.
- Performed administrative support for managers and senior managers for engagement-related activities related to staffing and budgeting.
- Worked as staff supporting the senior during the busy season for the period of December 2019 to March 2020 and December 2020 to March 2021.
Financial Analyst
Parexel International (India) Private Limited
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Handling revenue recognition activity at the project level as per ASC 606.
- Providing updates on the project's financial status and providing information on client financial reporting requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout the project life cycle.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
Finance & Accounts Executive
Cavinkare Private Limited
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Ensured compliance with bank requirements and RBI regulations (FFR, APR, FLA, UFCE).
- Supported in monthly book closure.
- Developed a process for the financial aspect of all the new online platforms introduced by the company.
- Assisted companies with choosing and timing investments for optimal results.
- Handled cash flow, loans, interest schedules, and bank accounts.
- Helped stakeholders make choices by presenting information on general trends and entire industries.
- Supported the budgeting process by providing forecasts of cash inflows and outflows based on historical trends and future projections.
- Analyzed projections against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Coordinated periodic audits related to treasury operations, addressing any findings identified by internal or external auditors, promptly.
Paid Assistant
R Subramanian and Company LLP, Chartered Accountant
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Worked on various statutory, interim, internal, and concurrent audits of various companies, financial institutions, and NBFCs.
- Performed internal financial controls for a listed company as per the accounting standards and IFC.
- Identified key risk areas and addressed them with improvements in process controls for the process audit in a steel manufacturing company.
- Prepared financial statements for a private company in the media.
- Performed due diligence for a pharmaceutical company to derive a conclusion regarding M&A.
- Mentored junior staff members in accounting best practices, building their skills, and enhancing overall team performance.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai11.2020
Skills
- Audit planning and documentation
- Financial auditing (PCAOB and others)
- GAAP knowledge & Compliance
- ICFR compliance
- Financial reporting
- analytical research
- Risk assessment expertise
- Accounting & Finance
- Revenue recognition
- Financial forecasting
Technical Skills
- SAP - FICO, HANA S4, ECC - Intermediate
- MS Office - Advanced
- Oracle, OPF, Oracle R12 - Intermediate
- Hyperion Essbase - Basic
- Tally ERP - Intermediate
- Workday - Intermediate
Awards
- SPOT award, EY team, 2024, For greater contributions in audit.
- User Recognition Award, Primary team of EY in the US, 2024 and 2025, For exceptional contributions in the financial audit of a PCAOB client.
- Exceptional Client Service award, For going above and beyond to ensure the smooth completion of the audit.
Timeline
Experienced Senior Associate
Pricewaterhouse Coopers AC
10.2025 - Current
Audit Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young GDS
09.2023 - 10.2025
Financial Analyst
Parexel International (India) Private Limited
04.2023 - 08.2023
Finance & Accounts Executive
Cavinkare Private Limited
04.2021 - 01.2023
Paid Assistant
R Subramanian and Company LLP, Chartered Accountant
02.2016 - 02.2019
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India