Yaswanth Suresh
Experienced Audit Associate
Bengaluru
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Experienced Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
Bengaluru
08.2021 - Current
- Prepare audit reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Conduct audits of various areas within company to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Conduct financial and operational audits to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
- Follow up with management to ensure corrective action are taken in timely manner
- Handled end to end audits on US based Private Equity, Hedge Fund and Fund of Fund clients focusing on application of US GAAP in financial statement preparation and disclosures
- Have timely discussions with client on various audit matters
- Perform book closure activity as per audited financial statements
- Preparation of audit work papers throughout planning, execution, and conclusion phases of audit
- Executed substantive testing, including financial statement review procedures in capacity of first level preparer
- Received quality score of 3/3 with 'Exceeding Expectations' feedback from manager and senior of audit engagement
- Recognized with 'Pat on Back Award' during consecutive Interim seasons
- (November '21 and December '22)
- Received quarterly award for 2023 Q1
- Practical experience and knowledge of MS Office, IDEA, and various other internal software.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits
Education
ACCA, UK - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
India 12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration Finance and Accountancy - Entrepreneurship
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
Bengaluru, India 06.2018 - 09.2021
Skills
Comprehensive understanding of auditing principles and practicesundefined
Certification
MS Excel
Accomplishments
- Completed 10 on 13 ACCA examinations.
- Completed ACCA Ethics and Professional Skills module.
References
Divya R Krishnan, divya.krishnan@christuniversity.in, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Christ University
Timeline
ACCA, UK - Accounting And Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
12.2022 - Current
Experienced Audit Associate
Grant Thornton LLP
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration Finance and Accountancy - Entrepreneurship
Christ (Deemed To Be University)
06.2018 - 09.2021
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