Jodhbir Singh
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in IFRS, UK GAAP, FRS 101, and FRS 102. Proficient in risk assessment, audit strategy development, and auditing software including Leap and Voyager. Demonstrated success in team leadership and client relationship management using Inflo and Convene. Skilled in performance coaching, problem-solving, and leveraging data analytics tools like Viper and AAA to drive project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6053
6053
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant audit manager
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Reading
2024.06 - Current
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive audit strategies across a diverse client portfolio, overseeing budget preparation, resource allocation, and delivery against key performance metrics.
- Monitored engagement financials, identified budget variances early, and implemented corrective actions, securing additional fees, and improving overall audit profitability.
- Directed the design and implementation of detailed project workplan, ensuring alignment with audit objectives, regulatory requirements, and firm methodology.
- Provided leadership and oversight to engagement teams at all levels—associates through partners—ensuring efficient coordination, timely delivery, and high-quality outcomes.
- Led planning and preliminary review processes, identifying key risk areas, and ensuring appropriate audit responses to strengthen audit quality and compliance.
- Performed advanced technical assessments, including impairment reviews and going concern evaluations, delivering strategic insights on liquidity, and material uncertainties to support client decision‑making.
- Coached and developed new and junior team members, enhancing team performance, technical capability, and succession planning within the audit function.
- Partnered with valuation, modelling, and tax specialists to design integrated audit approaches, driving efficiency, reducing duplication, and improving audit effectiveness.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships through proactive communication, regular touchpoints, and on-site collaboration, ensuring issues were resolved promptly, and enhancing client satisfaction.
Assistant manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
India
2022.03 - 2024.05
- Executed initial-year audits for group companies, concentrating on key audit areas like acquisitions and finance lease arrangements.
- Delivered technical training on auditing topics such as revenue and receivables as part of induction for new recruits.
- Completed fieldwork for various clients from offshore, finalising related tasks efficiently.
- Performed risk assessment procedures to ensure accuracy in financial statements and instil confidence in reports.
- Assisted in multiple projects with direct client interaction from offshore location.
- Conducted audits of small US-based clients in Puerto Rico during early stages at firm.
Audit senior
KPMG Global Services
India
2016.07 - 2022.02
- Assisted in leading team of 6 to 7 members on listed client's audit with direct client communication from offshore.
- Provided performance reviews and constructive feedback to team members.
- Supported assurance on business processes, including journals and cash bank reconciliations.
- Contributed to significant audit sections such as intercompany, PPE, intangibles, investments, and loans and borrowings.
- Conducted risk assessment procedures on client engagements to ensure integrity of financial statements.
- Planned staffing and allocation of work among team members on audit engagements.
- Facilitated coordination with component auditors for agreed-upon procedures on large group engagements.
- Coached team members and facilitated training on technical audit areas and tools.
Education
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (UK)
IndiaBachelors in commerce -
University of Delhi
IndiaCommerce -
S.M. Arya Public School
IndiaSkills
- Accounting standards (IFRS, UK GAAP, FRS 101, FRS 102)
- Risk assessment and management
- Audit strategy development
- Auditing software expertise (LEAP, Voyager)
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management (Inflo, Convene)
- Performance coaching
- Problem solving
- Data analytics tools (Viper, AAA)
- Project management
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- GT Applause Award – Technical Excellence, 2023, GT Applause award for technical excellence is given to applaud the performance of people on technical areas of audit during the engagement with highest quality.
- KPMG Encore – Super Team, 2021, Spot recognition for an outstanding contribution to the firm in areas such as teamwork, innovation, knowledge sharing and service quality.
- KPMG Encore – Kudos, 2019, Spot recognition for exceptional feedback for deliverables throughout an audit engagement.
- KPMG Encore – Kudos, 2017, For performing exceptionally well in the first six months of hiring amongst the peers.
Timeline
Assistant audit manager
Grant Thornton UK LLP
2024.06 - Current
Assistant manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
2022.03 - 2024.05
Audit senior
KPMG Global Services
2016.07 - 2022.02
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (UK)
Bachelors in commerce -
University of Delhi
Commerce -
S.M. Arya Public School