Nikhil Jain

Key clients have been industry leaders within corporate asset managers and private equity clients with an AUM of above $3 billion and revenue in excess of $200M with private equity strategies in the real assets segment, buyout and growth segment, co-investments and debt financing.

• Lead and drive the delivery of large audit engagements including the resolution and consultation of complex technical accounting matters.
• Actively managing all aspects of the project, performing detail reviews of financial statements and audit fieldwork, leading varied team sizes, managing client expectations, and developing new business opportunities.
• Develop and present plan and findings report at the Audit Committee.
• Engage and work with partners and directors and also senior client stakeholders including CFOs and FD's.
• Review and analysis of technical and quality issues on the draft financial statements.
• Review of audit reports, to ensure clear description of findings and issues identified and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Effectively manage engagements focused on quality deliverables while monitoring project economics ranging from planning, budgeting, resourcing up until invoicing.
• Develop and manage a cohesive team, setting appropriate and challenging objectives, with regular appraisal and tracking of performance objectives.
• Managed offshore teams efficiently - typical size would range from 3-6 members

Key Achievements:

• Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
• Introduced an automated audit system to generate cost savings.
• Collaborated with Digital Audit team to develop an Alteryx solution resulting in significant audit efficiency and quality resulting in an overall benefit of £50,000.
• Working with Student Recruitment, volunteering to conduct our EY Experience Days and conduct interviews for prospective Business Apprentices and Graduates

• Lead audit senior responsible at EY GDS for delivering quality support for multiple highly integrated audits clients while also training internal teams to take on the challenge of an extended team set up.
• Completed 6-month Secondment in Washington D.C (USA) on one of the largest PCAOB private equity client acting in the capacity of the lead senior auditor worked directly with senior team members.
• Selected to spearhead the team of graduates and newly qualified for the Financial Services audit as a part of the - 'Private equity centre of excellence' initiative.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.