BHARTI CHAWDA
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY Experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of 7 years of post-qualification experience in the external audit. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Audit Manager
BDO UK LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Reviewing and guiding junior team members and interns as they work on files and working papers throughout the engagement period. This includes a comprehensive assessment of their work, offering constructive feedback, and providing necessary support.
- Ensuring financial statements prepared by the client meet the required accuracy and compliance standards according to accounting regulations. Conducting fieldwork on high-risk sections to enhance the precision and reliability of the engagement.
- Efficiently managing ongoing audit engagements by tracking time, task progress, and resource allocation to ensure timely completion and budget adherence.
- Facilitating effective audit management through the cultivation and sustenance of professional client relationships, encompassing robust communication, a deep comprehension of the client's business, and the prompt resolution of their concerns. This process involves the orchestration of client meetings to meticulously strategize the audit engagement, articulate its objectives, and procure essential information. Additionally, it entails active involvement in concluding meetings, wherein audit findings and conclusions are clearly communicated to the clients.
Senior Supervisor
KPMG Lower Gulf
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Led and supervised a team of auditors in conducting comprehensive financial audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented audit plans, identifying key risk areas and designing appropriate testing procedures to evaluate internal controls and mitigate potential fraud risks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve business processes, recommending cost-effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks.
- Prepared detailed audit reports, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management, and facilitated effective communication and resolution of audit findings with internal stakeholders.
- Managed client relationships, providing timely and accurate financial information, and addressing any concerns or queries, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented audit programs and procedures, emphasizing continuous improvement and best practices, resulting in increased accuracy and effectiveness of audit findings.
Senior Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Middle East
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Assessed internal controls by identifying variances and deficiencies and recommending critical changes.
- Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
- Planned, directed and closed out complicated reviews involving multiple teams.
- Employed expertise in auditing, accounting and generally accepted principles to accurately assess records.
- Supervised and trained junior audit staff and student interns in how to effectively review physical and digital data.
- Collaborated with clients' management teams to collect audit information and recommend strategic business improvements.
- Kept audits working smoothly to meet strict timetables and labor hour budgets.
Senior Audit Executive
Ernst & Young, EY
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with clients and company financial officers to facilitate improved business operations.
- Developed high-level knowledge of client business goals, policies and procedures to establish foundation for targeted problem solutions.
- Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
- Taking lead and managing team, allocating and reviewing the work of juniors, guiding and motivating them in tough deadlines. Assisting managers in the preparation of deliverables, multiple client handling, meeting deadlines smoothly.
- Limited Reviews in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015/erstwhile Regulation 41 of Listing Agreement and Ind AS 34 and SRE 410.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
04.2014
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2016
XII -
Maharashtra State Board
03.2011
X -
Saraswati Mandir High School
04.2009
Skills
- Compliance understanding
- Staff oversight
- Coaching and mentoring
- Priority management
- Data analysis
- Training and mentoring
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- Won the “Shukran Star” award in Ernst & Young Dubai in appreciation of outstanding client leadership.
- Secured Diversified & Inclusiveness Team Award in Ernst & Young Mumbai.
Timeline
Assistant Audit Manager
BDO UK LLP
04.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Supervisor
KPMG Lower Gulf
04.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Audit Associate
Ernst & Young Middle East
01.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Audit Executive
Ernst & Young, EY
02.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
XII -
Maharashtra State Board
X -
Saraswati Mandir High School
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