Chaitanya Makkena
Newcastle upon Tyne,United Kingdom
Summary
Chaitanya is a Manager in the Assurance practice at KPMG UK LLP (Newcastle), with prior experience at KPMG Dubai and KPMG India. He brings 8+ years’ experience delivering external audits under IFRS, UK GAAP and Indian GAAP across Technology, Real estate, Manufacturing, Retail/Distribution, Construction and Private Equity. He leads end‑to‑end engagements—scoping, risk assessment, team leadership and client management—while owning the commercials: pricing and fee negotiations, budgeting, WIP and profitability tracking, change orders, billings and collections. He is well‑versed in multi‑office/group reporting requirements and ensures high‑quality, compliant delivery. As primary client contact, he escalates and resolves complex issues, reviews key deliverables and coaches teams to deliver timely, well‑documented audits.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Audit Manager
KPMG UK LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside
04.2025 - Current
- Led audit engagements from planning to completion, delivering high-quality audits that satisfied stakeholders.
- Maintained compliance and quality by adhering to professional ethical standards.
- Supervised and developed high-performing teams, promoting collaboration and professional growth.
- Implemented innovative audit technologies to enhance efficiency and data insights.
- Managed project budgets and billing processes, ensuring profitable engagement delivery.
- Fostered continuous improvement through open communication and quality initiatives.
- Served as performance manager for six appraisees, supporting their development and retention.
Assistant Manager
KPMG UK LLP
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Independently managed audits for multiple companies, leading teams of 6–8 and providing guidance.
- Oversaw project management, including budgeting, resource planning, team meetings, and collections.
- Provided on-the-job coaching in audit methodology, tools, and documentation to new associates and interns.
- Led IFRS group audits for high-profile clients, including J-SOX reporting for group consolidation in Japan.
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures under FRS 101/102, building strong client relationships for ongoing support.
- Managed multiple engagements during peak periods, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and effective workload management.
- Served as performance manager for three employees, supporting their development and retention.
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated on audit planning with managers and partners, focusing on materiality, risk identification, and procedures.
- Coordinated with group auditors for timely reporting and communicated ongoing audit statuses.
- Participated in audits of internal controls over financial reporting, adhering to US GAAP requirements.
- Mentored a team of four associates, delegating tasks and reviewing outputs for quality assurance.
- Developed key meeting materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Senior Executive
BSR & Co LLP, A member firm of KPMG
Bangalore, India
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and implemented audit scope and strategy in collaboration with managers and partners.
- Independently prepared analytical reviews of financial statements.
- Liaised with tax, transfer pricing, and valuation teams to agree on key positions.
- Executed audit procedures using KPMG methodologies and digital tools (KAM, Clara, eAudIT, Alex).
- Resolved and communicated significant accounting and audit issues promptly to managers.
Audit Assistant
Vishnu Daya & Co LLP
Bangalore, India
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed Statutory Audits, Tax audits and Transfer pricing audits of Private Limited Companies engaged in manufacturing having turnover of INR 40,000 million.
- Understanding of process and drafting of process flow charts and writing up of standard operating procedures (SOP) on various business process.
- Performed test of controls and substantive testing procedures
Education
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting
Acharya Nagarjuna University
India12.2018
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India11.2018
Skills
- Skeptical thinking
- Staff supervision
- Advance knowledge of MS office tools like Excel, word, PPT
- Effective project management
- Client communication
- Data Analytics and Implementation
Additional Information
- Technology - Sage Group PLC (first year audit and FTSE 100)
- Real estate - Grainger Group PLC (FTSE 250)
- Construction - Avant Homes Group (FRS 101), United Living Group (FRS 102)
- Consumer markets (which includes Retail, manufacturing, wholesale and trading) - Emerson Group (IFRS), Reckitt Benckiser (IFRS), Tessolve manufacturing (IND AS), CPF India private limited (IND AS)
- Private Equity Funds - Kalaari Partners (US GAAP), Westbridge (US GAAP)
Personal Information
Date of Birth : 18 April 1996
Passport Valid : 30 December 2029
Notice period : 3 months
Current sponsorship : Tier 2 Visa
Languages known : English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada
Timeline
Audit Manager
KPMG UK LLP
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
KPMG UK LLP
05.2022 - 03.2025
Audit Supervisor
KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
04.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Executive
BSR & Co LLP, A member firm of KPMG
03.2019 - 03.2021
Audit Assistant
Vishnu Daya & Co LLP
08.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India