YUVRAJ SAHNI
Chartered Accountant
Gurugram
Summary
Profile Summary A Chartered Accountant with 4.5 years of pre-qualification experience and more than 5 years of post-qualification experience with Deloitte, primarily covering Accounting and Reporting Advisory. I am a part of Accounting and Reporting Advisory (“ARA”) group which is a subset of the Audit and Assurance service line and is comprised of a group of professionals who possess expert knowledge of accounting standards under US GAAP and IFRS, are capable of comprehending legal language, analyze economics of a transaction, have strong communication and articulation skills, and are adept at utilizing technology and innovation tools. In my current role, I manage IPO Execution (US capital market) and Technical Accounting projects across industries. I am one of the core members of the team involved in IPO services, financial instruments and lease accounting. Professional & Academic Qualifications Energetic [Job Title] skilled at focusing on finding solutions and meeting deadlines. Committed to producing quality set designs and murals. Artistic Director with [Number] years of experience leading teams of craftspeople in [Industry]. Expert in mentoring and coaching artists to encourage development of personal style and techniques. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
ARA Manager
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Pvt. Ltd
Gurugram
06.2021 - Current
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across projects.
- Analyzed data and metrics to measure success of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Researched emerging technologies and developed effective strategies for integrating into existing campaigns.
- Created innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and recognition.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content.
- Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
- Collaborated with marketing and advertising teams to maintain brand consistency across campaigns.
- Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
- Oversaw implementation of editing, color correction and other post-production processes.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
- Utilized industry-standard software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- Managed workloads of designers, illustrators and other team members to optimize productivity and timeliness of task completion.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Conducted research and identified market trends to inform creative direction.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
ARA Senior
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Private Limited
Gurugram
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Encouraged exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Developed and led special events that increased decision making, problem-solving and good judgment.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
ARA Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Private Limited
Gurugram
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Used data processing and statistical software to process large amounts of data and paperwork.
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns, and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Acquired product and service knowledge to provide solutions to customers.
- Created and implemented incentive initiative for on-the-job safety and achieved [Number] years with no Workers' Compensation claims.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Created and distributed agendas for meetings and conference calls as part of meeting preparation.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
- Collected and input timesheet data into automated accounting system and processed labor corrections.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
- Updated database of contacts and resources for company-wide distribution.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
- Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
Accounting and Audit assistant
SSR & Co
New Delhi
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Recommended changes in internal audit controls.
- Established audit and internal control procedures and recommended process improvements to address issues.
- Supported litigation through examination of canceled checks, invoices and bank records.
- Reviewed accounting clients' financial data systems to determine functional compliance.
- Participated in workshops and educational opportunities to build skills set and add value to department.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Provided feedback to corporate management concerning findings and recommendations resulting from assessments or projects.
- Consulted decision-makers to gather information and, resolve audit-related problems.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Participated in corporate assessments, examining policies and procedures for inconsistencies.
- Completed audits in accordance with regulations and procedures.
- Assessed financial statements and records.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Developed strategic recommendations for improving processes and reviewed suitability of internal control designs.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
Article Assistant
SSR & Co.
New Delhi
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Technical Accounting Matters: - Managed multiple projects on financial instruments, including: Analyzing preferred stock classification and accounting Accounting of warrants issued to customer and non-customers Debt accounting including modification and extinguishment Stock based compensation accounting under ASC 718 and ASC 505 including cheap stock assessment
- Writing memos on secondary market transactions, segment reporting and EPS
- Lead technical accounting projects on ASC 842 - Leases, including: Implementation of new standard and calculation of ROU asset and lease liability Advising on complex issues such as sale-leaseback accounting, embedded lease, etc
- Writing transition memos and accounting policies for clients across different industries Worked with consulting teams to upgrade accounting software in accordance with ASC 842 Drafting financial statement disclosures and assisting audit teams in ASC 842 audit
- Reviewed customer accounts to identify and resolve irregularities.
- Reconciled statements to resolve discrepancies.
- Leveraged software system to enter and process data.
- Implemented process improvements to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintained records and files to furnish reliable documentation.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify account issues and propose solutions.
- Performed administrative tasks and served as backup to facilitate office operations.
- Reconciled worksheets to verify accuracy of documents or records.
- Maintained and enhanced internal controls to preserve confidentiality of records.
- Prepared reports and materials to assist with audits.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Education
Master of Accountancy - Accounting And Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India 06.2011 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Delhi
New Delhi 07.2011 - 05.2014
Secondary Education -
Central Board of Secondary Education
New Delhi 04.2010 - 03.2011
Skills
Father’s NameLt Sh RK Sahni
Strategic planning
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Project Management
Business planning
Operations management
Business administration
Business Development
Search Engine Optimization
Budgeting
Compliance reviews
Lifecycle management
Proposal Development
Technical consulting
Accomplishments
- 10 Central Board of Secondary Education 2009
- Initial Public Offerings: - Lead clients and engagement teams on IPO process in US capital market, including: Managing teams to draft registration statement (Form S-1 or S-4), form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K filings,
- MD&A, and other financial information related sections in the filing documents Uplifting financial statements per PCAOB and SEC requirements Facilitating client in the audit process and implementing quarterization process - Provide technical accounting and reporting service for IPO ready companies, including: Evaluating client’s current accounting practice Establishing technical accounting models for potential public entity Writing memos on equity, debt, EPS, leases, revenue, SBC, Cheap Stock, and Segment reporting - Managed various IFRS to US GAAP conversion projects: Identifying potential difference areas Analyzing potential differences and writing conversion impact memos on leases, revenue, debt modification, etc
- Accomplishments
- Helping our National Office in publication of new edition of ASC 842 Roadmap
- One of the core team members for IPO, Financial Instruments and Leases
- Received various awards including outstanding award in the year 2021
Hobbies
Spending time with Family,
Travelling
Timeline
ARA Manager
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Pvt. Ltd
06.2021 - Current
ARA Senior
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Private Limited
09.2018 - 05.2021
ARA Senior Assistant
Deloitte & Touche AERS India Private Limited
11.2017 - 08.2018
Accounting and Audit assistant
SSR & Co
03.2016 - 11.2017
Article Assistant
SSR & Co.
02.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Delhi
07.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Accountancy - Accounting And Auditing
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
06.2011 - 05.2017
Secondary Education -
Central Board of Secondary Education
04.2010 - 03.2011