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Education
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Industrial Exposure
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Kamashi Balasubramanian

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Chartered Accountant with over 6 years of progressive experience in audit and assurance, including leadership roles in statutory audits, internal controls (SOX), and revenue recognition under global standards (IFRS, Ind AS, UK GAAP). Demonstrates a proven track record in managing complex audits across multiple geographies and industries, including financial services, IT, manufacturing, and energy. Skilled at finalising financial statements, reviewing junior staff work, and working closely with clients to deliver high-quality assurance outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Experienced Associate - Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chennai
07.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led audits for multinational clients, including a $20B SEC-registered entity, overseeing planning, execution, and team supervision.
  • Managed a team of 20+ staff across audit cycles, allocating work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Conducted audits of key financial areas such as receivables, intangibles, provisions, investments, payroll, and treasury.
  • Reviewed group consolidations, inter-company reconciliations, and supported preparation of group financial statements.
  • Delivered control walkthroughs and testing under the COSO framework for SOX clients, identifying remediation actions.
  • Liaised with client finance teams, CFOs, and group auditors, resolving issues efficiently and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Provided training and feedback to junior staff on audit methodology, accounting standards, and PwC tools.
  • Participated in internal audits and special assignments, including client money audits (exposure).

Specialist - Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chennai
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Led audits for multinational clients, including a $20B SEC-registered entity, overseeing planning, execution, and team supervision.
  • Managed a team of 20+ staff across audit cycles, allocating work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring deadlines were met.
  • Conducted audits of key financial areas such as receivables, intangibles, provisions, investments, payroll, and treasury.
  • Reviewed group consolidations, inter-company reconciliations, and supported preparation of group financial statements.
  • Delivered control walkthroughs and testing under the COSO framework for SOX clients, identifying remediation actions.
  • Liaised with client finance teams, CFOs, and group auditors, resolving issues efficiently and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Provided training and feedback to junior staff on audit methodology, accounting standards, and PwC tools.
  • Participated in internal audits and special assignments, including client money audits (exposure).
  • Received 'Above and Beyond' and 'Career Milestone' awards for audit excellence and team leadership.

Audit Trainee (Articleship)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chennai
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assisted in audits of listed and private companies in manufacturing and IT sectors.
  • Performed ledger scrutiny, reconciliations, and audit testing across multiple financial statement line items.
  • Gained early exposure to ASC 606, IFRS 15, and SOX frameworks for IT service clients.
  • Supported audit file completion, journal reviews, and compliance documentation.

Education

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

ICAI

Skills

  • Statutory Audit
  • US and UK GAAP (IFRS)
  • Audit Planning & Completion
  • SOX & Internal Controls
  • Ability to spot new business
  • Initiative
  • Problem solver
  • Persuasive
  • Staff Supervision & Training
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize workload
  • Planning
  • Evaluation
  • Value Proposition
  • Self-Starter
  • Asset Management
  • Validation Procedures
  • Financial Services
  • Audit Reports

Accomplishments

    Received "Above and Beyond" and "Career Milestone" awards for audit excellence and team leadership.

Industrial Exposure

Information Technology  

Energy  

Manufacturing  

Automobile

Volunteering

  • Delivered sessions on social awareness to schoolchildren
  • Participated in environmental initiatives including seed sapling drives

Additional Information

Visa status: Dependent Visa (Right to Work - UK)

Timeline

Experienced Associate - Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
07.2023 - 05.2025

Specialist - Audit

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
03.2021 - 06.2023

Audit Trainee (Articleship)

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
02.2018 - 02.2021

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) -

ICAI

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