Lalith Ravindran
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Chartered accountant with over four years of experience in group and statutory audits across diverse sectors. Expertise in managing full audit cycles, identifying control weaknesses, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP standards. Seeks opportunities for continuous professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Associate
PWC
London, United Kingdom
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in PCAOB audit engagement for major global creative transformation company.
- Executed comprehensive audits for critical group units, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency across central cash pooling and management service entities.
- Conducted comprehensive going concern assessments for group clients to ensure precise financial statement preparation on going concern basis.
- Spearheaded statutory audits to enhance compliance across key areas while mentoring junior team members.
Senior Associate 2
PWC AC Kolkata
Bengaluru
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Engaged in PCAOB audit engagements for major global creative transformation company transitioning from predecessor auditor.
- Conducted comprehensive restatement of financials and disclosure requirements under IAS 29 for component entities operating in hyperinflationary environments in Turkey and Argentina.
- Spearheaded comprehensive statutory audits across diverse sectors and key areas.
- Mentored junior team members throughout audits to ensure quality deliverables and foster team development.
Assistant Manager
Metro Cash and Carry Private Limited
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 11.2022
- As the Internal Control and Audit Assistant Manager, supported statutory, group, and tax audits, additionally ensuring that controls operated as intended according to the Group risk control matrix.
Assistant Manager
S.R.Batliboi and Associates LLP (EY India)
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed statutory audits across diverse sectors to uphold adherence to relevant financial reporting laws and regulations.
Executive
Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Grant Thornton)
Bengaluru
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Engaged in statutory audit across various sectors including PCAOB engagement and tax audits for multiple entities ensuring compliance with all the applicable financial reporting framework, laws & regulation.
Intern
EY Global Delivery Services
Bengaluru
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Involved in various entities FS review, Control Testing.
Intern
NSVM and Associates
Bengaluru
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Involved in various statutory audits, internal audits and tax computation.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bengaluru 11.2019
Bachelor of commerce - Accounting and Finance
Bangalore University
Bengaluru 05.2017
Skills
- Technical skills & tools: Excel (advanced), Visio
- Familiarity with erp systems
- UK GAAP
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Industry Exposure
- Manufacturing
- Health care
- Electric Mobility infrastructure
- Software and technology
- Construction.
- Advertising
- Entertainment Mass Media
Other Exposure
- Stock Count of brewery, Manufacturing entity, Traders in Gold and Jewellery.
- Limited review of listed entity.
- Cash Count of banks.
- Assisted in conversion of method of accounting from cash basis to accrual.
Timeline
Senior Associate
PWC
06.2024 - Current
Senior Associate 2
PWC AC Kolkata
11.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Manager
Metro Cash and Carry Private Limited
07.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
S.R.Batliboi and Associates LLP (EY India)
04.2021 - 07.2022
Executive
Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Grant Thornton)
02.2020 - 04.2021
Intern
EY Global Delivery Services
12.2018 - 03.2019
Intern
NSVM and Associates
06.2015 - 06.2018
Chartered Accountant - Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of commerce - Accounting and Finance
Bangalore University