Sharath Venugopala
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Focused on career in accountancy and auditing, having gained relevant theoretical knowledge and practical experience in field. Capable of assisting in auditing tasks, account reconciliation and financial reporting by leveraging understanding of financial regulations and attention to detail. Possess skills in data analysis and interpretation, which can be utilised in identifying discrepancies and ensuring financial accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts and audit intern
Strides
Bengaluru, India
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in managing daily financial transactions and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Contributed towards smooth year-end closing of books by assisting with reconciliation tasks.
- Supported team in analysing financial data and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline internal audit processes for efficiency.
- Utilised accounting software to record transactions and maintain accurate ledgers.
- Conducted ledger reconciliations and supported stock audits, ensuring 100% documentation accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
Finance and Operations Volunteer
Sieds Community NGO
Bengaluru, India
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported operational tasks by coordinating logistics for community events and initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained inventory records and ensured supplies were readily available for activities.
- Organised workshops aimed at educating community members on financial literacy.
- Prepared reports summarising activities and outcomes for various programmes and events.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Led outreach efforts and mentored peers as Youth Leader, contributing to 20% increase in weekly qualified leads.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Exeter
Exeter 09.2024 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
PES University
Bengaluru India 06.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Financial analysis
- SAP audit management
- Statistical software proficiency
- Python programming
- Tally software skills
Websites
PROJECTS
Corporate Failure Prediction Model
· Developed a Stata-based model assessing the financial health of 500 UK firms, integrating financial and ESG indicators to achieve 85% predictive accuracy. Produced a focused analytical report with clear recommendations to support stakeholder risk decisions while following ethical GenAI research standards.
Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis
· Created Excel and Python models for multi-scenario investment analysis, improving forecast accuracy by 15% through refined assumptions and sensitivity testing. Presented clear, data-driven recommendations supported by Python visualizations and analytical insights.
Fraud Detection Analytics
· Designed a Python-driven anomaly detection model analyzing over 10,000 transactions to identify potential fraud. Delivered a technical report outlining methodology, ethical considerations, and key risk findings, demonstrating strong analytical and statistical capability.
Certification
Tally ERP 9 Certification - PES University, 2022
SAP Financial Accounting Training - Strides Internship
Advanced Excel for Financial Analysis - University of Exeter
Python and Stata for Data Analytics - University of Exeter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Exeter
09.2024 - 09.2025
Accounts and audit intern
Strides
01.2024 - 04.2024
Finance and Operations Volunteer
Sieds Community NGO
06.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
PES University
06.2021 - 06.2024