Profile Summary
Results-driven finance and audit professional with a strong foundation in financial reporting, statutory audits, and assurance services across sectors including healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and education. Adept at leading U.S. GAAP and PCAOB-compliant audit engagements, executing key procedures (TOE, D&I, MESP), and managing high-performing teams to deliver accurate and timely outcomes. Proficient in leveraging data analytics tools such as IDEA and Excel to drive audit efficiency and insight. Experienced in delivering technical training, mentoring staff, and coordinating with global teams. Well-versed in tax audits, GST compliance, and regulatory filings, with a focus on enhancing internal controls and streamlining financial processes.
Key Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Statutory Audits
- U.S. GAAP Compliance
- PCAOB Standards
- Audit Procedures (TOE, D&I, MESP)
- Data Analytics
- Internal Controls Assessment
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- Tax Audits & Compliance
- GST Compliance
- Risk Management
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Audit Software Proficiency
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Employment History
KPMG Global Delivery Centre
April,
2022
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Present
Bengaluru, India
Senior Associate 1 (2024, October – Present)
- Executing audit procedures including TOE, D&I, MESP, Confirmations, and other standardized GDC engagements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Supervising resource planning, assigning tasks, monitoring team performance, and ensuring milestone-driven project execution.
- Performing quality reviews of workpapers and audit evidence in compliance with auditing standards and firm methodologies.
- Facilitating regular status updates and maintaining seamless coordination with onshore audit teams to align on deliverables.
- Delivering technical training on IDEA analytics, CAM assessment documentation, and MUS sample selection methodologies.
- Providing coaching, on-the-job training, and performance feedback to junior staff to enhance capability and efficiency.
- Identifying and transitioning additional audit procedures to GDC, contributing to process optimization and scalability.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline audit workflows and implement process improvements using data-driven insights.
- Supporting engagement risk management by identifying potential issues early and escalating them in accordance with firm protocols.
- Utilizing advanced Excel functions and data analytics tools to perform variance analysis, trend reviews, and population assessments for audit sampling.
Associate (April, 2022 – September, 2024)
- Supported financial statement audits for U.S. clients in the healthcare and life sciences sector, ensuring compliance with GAAP and PCAOB standards.
- Collaborated with audit teams to develop and implement risk-based substantive testing procedures.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing SEC regulatory filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, for publicly traded entities.
- Handled audit documentation, workflow tracking, and task management through audit tools and engagement management systems.
- Prioritized and executed multiple audit assignments while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and quality control.
- Performed tie-out and cross-referencing of financial statements and audit reports to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Utilized audit software such as Aura, ESAP, and IDEA to perform data analysis and streamline audit procedures.
- Participated in internal quality reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to stay updated on evolving audit methodologies and industry best practices.
Sagar Wadhwa & Associates
January,
2018
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February,
2022
Kapurthala, India
Associate (January, 2021 – February, 2022)
- Managed and finalized Tax Audits u/s 44AB for corporates, partnerships, and individuals; prepared statutory reports and ITRs per Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Reviewed general ledgers; performed accounts reconciliation, BRS validation, and TDS/TCS matching as per statutory requirements.
- Evaluated direct tax laws, applied tax computation strategies, monitored statutory deadlines, and ensured timely tax compliance to minimize liability.
- Performed statutory audits for manufacturing units, textile firms, and educational institutions ensuring regulatory adherence and financial accuracy.
- Led internal audits across diverse industries, identifying control gaps and recommending process improvements.
- Validated internal control systems; conducted audit testing of revenue, payroll, borrowings, interest expenses, and external confirmations.
Articled Assistant (January, 2018 – January, 2021)
- Managed GST audits and return filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, TDS) for individuals, firms, and companies under CGST Act, 2017.
- Handled income tax computations and ITR filings for individuals, HUFs, firms, proprietary concerns, and private limited companies.
- Executed tax audits for diverse entities ensuring adherence to Income Tax Act and timely statutory compliance.
- Developed project reports, projected balance sheets, and facilitated incorporation and closure of Private Limited and Section 8 Companies.
Accomplishments
Above and Beyond, Kudos & Rising Star Awards - KPMG
Interest and Hobbies
Dancing & Listening Music