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RAJAT SHARMA

London,UK

Summary

Chartered Accountant with over seven years of distinguished experience at Big 4 firms, including KPMG UK and Deloitte India, with deep expertise in audit, valuations, financial modelling, and technical accounting. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, FRS 102, group consolidations, lease accounting, VAT audits, and the valuation of complex financial instruments. Demonstrated track record of leadership in overseeing audit teams and consistently delivering exceptional outcomes for clients in private equity, infrastructure, and real assets sectors. Highly skilled in advanced financial analysis and scenario modelling, providing strategic insights to senior stakeholders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy Manager – Private Equity Audit & Valuations

KPMG UK
London, United Kingdom
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Led teams of 4–5 professionals in the audit of private equity funds and portfolio companies, overseeing resource allocation, budget management, and engagement profitability (achieving margins of 50–55%).
  • Led Fund audits through completion, focusing on high-risk areas like non-fee revenue, management fees, carried interest, and investment transactions.
  • Conducted audits of entities under US GAAP and FRS 102, including reviews of operating and finance leases, payroll costs, management bonuses, operating expenses, VAT assessments, and group consolidations in line with updated ISA 600 standards.
  • Participated in audits of valuation methodologies for Convertible Preferred Instruments and Options, applying the Black-Scholes model for options pricing.
  • Enhanced and recalibrated valuation models such as Discounted Cash Flow, market multiples, and purchase price allocations; collaborated extensively with valuation specialists.
  • Performed comprehensive liquidity analyses and contributed to fair value assessments for watchlist private equity assets subject to debt restructuring.
  • Maintained active client engagement from initial planning through delivery of final audit reports, ensuring adherence to quality standards, independence protocols, and technical compliance.

Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance (Private Equity Funds)

Deloitte India
Gurugram
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Led audits for Intermediate Capital Group (NAV €3bn) and other PE clients (€100m–€3bn).
  • Analyzed industry impact on €2bn investments in stressed sectors during COVID-19.
  • Performed financial due diligence and valuation via DCF and multiples.
  • Handled financial instruments, lease liabilities, goodwill, and thorough journal/fee testing.
  • Mentored junior staff and met tight deadlines.

Audit Associate

CA Mohit Aggarwal & Associates
Patiala
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Led audits for infrastructure clients and advised on revenue enhancement and cost reduction strategies.
  • Managed a team of 2–3 in audit delivery and financial analysis.

Education

Chartered Accountant - First Attempt Pass, Distinctions in 4 Final-Level Papers

ICAI

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Bikram College of Commerce

Skills

  • US GAAP & FRS 102
  • Group Consolidations
  • Lease Accounting (Operating & Finance)
  • VAT Audit Checks
  • Valuation Techniques (DCF, Multiples, Black-Scholes)
  • Financial Modelling
  • Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Client Management
  • Liquidity Analysis
  • IFRS
  • Budget oversight
  • Audit & Assurance

Certification

  • Pursuing FMVA – Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (CFI)
  • Pursuing ACCA – Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (UK)

Accomplishments

  • Promoted ahead of schedule to Assistant Manager at Deloitte in recognition of exceptional performance.
  • Recipient of both SPOT and APPLAUSE awards for exemplary audit quality and effective team leadership.
  • Distinguished for spearheading valuation audits of distressed assets and contributing to debt restructuring initiatives, ensuring precise balance sheet representation.
  • Commended for conducting audits of complex financial instruments—including convertible preferred shares and options valued via the Black-Scholes model—and for independently developing comprehensive work papers.

Timeline

Deputy Manager – Private Equity Audit & Valuations

KPMG UK
08.2022 - 08.2025

Assistant Manager – Audit & Assurance (Private Equity Funds)

Deloitte India
01.2019 - 08.2022

Audit Associate

CA Mohit Aggarwal & Associates
01.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Bikram College of Commerce

Chartered Accountant - First Attempt Pass, Distinctions in 4 Final-Level Papers

ICAI

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