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Sachin Poddar

Sachin Poddar

LONDON

Summary

Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with 10+ years of audit and assurance experience, including 9 years with Big 4 firms across the UK, India, and Oman. Strong expertise in statutory audits, group reporting, technical accounting, and risk-based audit planning under UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP. Proven track record in leading end-to-end audits, managing teams, reviewing complex accounting areas, and delivering high-quality client service across multiple

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4035
4035
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Manager

PKF Littlejohn
02.2024 - 11.2025

· Lead medium and large audit engagements across planning, execution, and finalisation.

· Review complex audit areas including impairment, business combinations, going concern, and consolidations.

· Communicate key audit findings to Senior Managers and Partners.

· Supervise and mentor junior staff, conducting reviews and development feedback.

· Ensure audits are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with audit quality standards.

· Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among audit teams.

· Key Clients: Prax Group (Oil & Gas), Greenhouse Holdco Ltd (Rail Freight).

Senior Auditor

Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 01.2024

· Led statutory audits including fieldwork, team allocation, and audit documentation review.

· Managed client acceptance, independence checks, audit planning, and risk assessments.

· Performed technical accounting analysis under UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP.

· Coordinated with overseas EY teams for group reporting and shared audit components.

· Delivered accurate audit files ensuring compliance with professional standards.

· Key Clients: TTP Group Ltd, Associated British Foods, ZIP Heaters UK, Claas UK Ltd.

Senior Auditor

Ernst & Young LLC
Muscat
02.2020 - 03.2022

· Delivered external audits for Manufacturing and Service sector clients under IFRS.

· Assessed risks and designed audit strategies and testing procedures.

· Coordinated with group and component auditors to streamline consolidation reviews.

· Key Clients: MB Petroleum Services, The OHI Group, Siemens Energy LLC.

Audit Associate and Executive

Ernst & Young LLP
Mumbai
09.2014 - 02.2020

· Performed statutory audits, limited reviews, and group reporting under IGAAP, IND-AS, and IFRS.

· Conducted internal control assessments and process walkthroughs.

· Executed tax audits ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act.

· Supported consolidation audits and prepared audit reports and management deliverables.

· Key Clients: JSW Steel (India & USA), Siemens Industries, Grasim Industries, Infiniti Retail Ltd, Sofitel, Novotel, The Leela.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Accountancy & Audit

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India

Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined

Skills

    Statutory Audits (UK GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP)

    Group Audit & Consolidation

    Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

    Technical Accounting (Impairment, Acquisitions, Going Concern)

    Data Analytics in Audit

    Digital Audit Tools (CaseWare, EY Canvas, Aura)

    Team Leadership & Coaching

    Client Relationship Management

    Financial Reporting & Internal Controls Review

OTHER INFORMATION

NATIONALITY: INDIAN
LANGUAGE FLUENCY: ENGLISH

HOBBIES

CRICKET, COOKING, TRAVELLING

Accomplishments

  • Awarded best resource in the firm during Articleship period during 2015-2016.
  • Received spotlight award for applying Data Analytics in Audit.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

PKF Littlejohn
02.2024 - 11.2025

Senior Auditor

Ernst & Young
03.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Auditor

Ernst & Young LLC
02.2020 - 03.2022

Audit Associate and Executive

Ernst & Young LLP
09.2014 - 02.2020

Higher Secondary Certificate - undefined

Chartered Accountant - Accountancy & Audit

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mumbai University
Sachin Poddar