Divinya Banerjee
London, Greater London
Summary
Chartered Accountant (ACA) and MSc Management candidate at University College London (UCL) with expertise in global internal audit, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. Experienced in executing audits under IFRS, IND AS, and ICFR frameworks for multinational corporations. Strong analytical skills facilitate the presentation of actionable insights. Committed to fostering collaboration with teams and stakeholders in pursuit of impactful contributions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2030
2030
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Internal Auditor
Hitachi Energy India Limited
Bangalore, India
2023.02 - 2025.09
- Financial Reporting & Compliance (IFRS): Performed comprehensive audits of Balance Sheets, P&L Statements, and Equity changes for Hitachi Energy India Ltd. in strict accordance with IFRS standards.
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance: Executed audit procedures to ensure 100% compliance with Indian regulatory frameworks, including Companies Act, Income Tax Act, and FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) and Standards on Auditing.
- Global Internal Audit: Conducted cross-border financial and operational audits across USA, India, Poland, Belgium, and Turkey, evaluating risk management and aligning business strategy within manufacturing, sales & marketing, and property management, leading to improvement in risk management process by 20%.
- Related Party Transactions (RPT): Managed quarterly reviews of global Related Party Transactions using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) to meet SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with global audit teams to resolve complex issues in revenue recognition and inventory management, enhancing development of high-impact key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conducted risk assessments to identify financial, operational, and reputational risks affecting the company.
- Process Benchmarking: Compared internal processes against industry best practices to identify and address inefficiencies, resulting in decrease in financial discrepancies by 15%.
- Drafted formal audit reports that highlighted observations and recommendations for improving business processes.
Client Support Specialist- Business Risk Consulting
Ernst & Young LLP
Bangalore, India
2022.07 - 2023.02
- Risk Management & Benchmarking: Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and control mapping for Global Delivery Service (GDS) centres supporting US and UK-based entities; performed business process benchmarking to align local operations with international standards.
- Process Development: Orchestrated organisational design and structural assessment for newly established GDS centres in India, developing robust business processes and internal controls tailored to specific client requirements resulting in enhancing client satisfaction by 25% compared to previous years.
Audit & Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young LLP India
Bangalore, India
2018.09 - 2021.09
- Statutory Audit & ICFR: Conducted annual statutory audits for both listed and unlisted Indian entities, ensuring the integrity of financial statements and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) in compliance with IND AS (IFRS-derived).
- Global Group Reporting: Contributed to consolidated financial group reporting for Multinational Corporations (MNCs), coordinating audit workflows across jurisdictions including UK, USA, France, Germany, and Poland.
- Tax Audit Leadership: Led annual tax audit projects for a diverse portfolio of listed and unlisted companies, ensuring full compliance with Indian tax regulations and reporting standards.
Education
MSc - Management
University College London
London, UK 2025.09 - 2026.09
Qualified Chartered Accountant - Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bangalore, IndiaBachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
Bangalore, India 2016.06 - 2019.03
Skills
- Financial management and financial modelling
- M&A valuation
- Data Analytics and visualization
- Analytical decision-making
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Strategic Planning
- Client & vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Communication skills
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Word (Advanced)
- PowerPoint (Advanced)
- PowerBI
- SAP
- Ongoing DataCamp certification in Python and SQL
Languages
Proficient (C2) in English, Hindi and Bengali.
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Global Master's Scholarship at University College London for Master's in Management.
- Recipient of Reserve Bank of India scholarship for academic excellence in ICSE, ISC and Bachelor's degree.
- State rank 2 in Karnataka, India in ISC - 12th Examination.
- Recipient of 'Most Valuable Outgoing Student' award at Bishop Cotton Girls' School.
- Member of the collegiate editorial committee at Christ University.
- Member of the senior school student council, swimming team and captain of badminton team at Bishop Cotton Girl's School.
- Volunteered to teach fundamental subjects like English and Mathematics to children residing in orphanages as part of Christ University initiative.
Timeline
MSc - Management
University College London
2025.09 - 2026.09
Internal Auditor
Hitachi Energy India Limited
2023.02 - 2025.09
Client Support Specialist- Business Risk Consulting
Ernst & Young LLP
2022.07 - 2023.02
Audit & Assurance Intern
Ernst & Young LLP India
2018.09 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
2016.06 - 2019.03
Qualified Chartered Accountant - Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)