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Sidharth Pathani

London
Sidharth Pathani

Summary

Manager with expert team leadership and organizational skills built during successful career in external audit and data analysis specialisation. Smoothly equips employees to independently handle daily functions, meeting client needs and building business relationships. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities, presentation skills and analytical-problem-solving approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with co-workers to promote engaged and empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

KPMG UK
London

Manager in Data Analytics Audit
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Overseeing audit teams in utilising data analysis techniques to enhance the audit process.
  • Developing strong teams through strategic planning and recruiting employees with required audit & data analysis skills.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted firm wide training opportunities, enhancing core team capabilities by delivering technical courses and facilitating on-site staff training on business & audit processes and procedures to increase operational accuracy.
  • Managed & aided senior leadership with innovation projects & technology initiatives to lead team changes & organisational restructures to boost productivity and recommending corrective actions and improvements.
  • Developed business plans to deliver sustained growth and managed teams of technical staff working with data extraction & management, processing advanced analytics and performing risk assessment, therefore having operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Employed outstanding communication and conflict-resolution abilities to resolve client queries, complex situations and manage day-to-day operations, along with building business relationships.
  • Supporting tender pitch for digital technology transformation across industry.

KPMG UK
London

Assistant Manager in Data Analytics
01.2019 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Combined auditing skills with strong data analysis tools & techniques to support external audit teams with new functionalities and change in audit approach & building key stakeholder relationships.
  • Managed end to end projects with support on data extraction management, applying statistical data analysis, harnessing data visualisation and delivering high quality data technology solutions for enhanced performance on audits across industries like consumer markets & financial services.
  • Coordinated remote working teams with exceptional leadership and communication. Addressed client and team management issues with compassion & professionalism and bridging the gap between external auditors and data engineers.

KPMG UK
London

Assistant Manager in Audit
10.2017 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Responsible for leading and managing large audit engagement teams across diverse industry types including, industrial products, advertising, media & technology and pharmaceuticals. Leading and coaching a team of 5/7 colleagues during audit cycle and prepared budgets & project plans. Maintained communication with clients throughout the auditing process.
  • Applied auditing expertise and industry knowledge to consistently complete quality audit procedures (in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS) on schedule.

KPMG UK
London

Audit Graduate
05.2015 - 09.2017

Job overview

  • Supported large audit teams by working on various clients across different sectors to building strong understanding of their businesses and liaised with senior staff to investigate and resolve complex transactions and discrepancies. Reviewed financial data, evaluating controls over business processes and performing analytical & detailed substantive procedures to identify unusual transactions and audit misstatements.
  • Balanced work and study responsibilities through strategic time management.

KPMG Global Services India
Delhi

Audit Associate
08.2012 - 04.2015

Job overview

  • Assisted senior auditors in conducting external audits across diverse industry portfolio by preparing comprehensive audit work-papers, facilitating accurate measurement of reports and corroborating audit evidence against set KPIs.
  • Interpreted financial statements, accounting records and complex numerical data files to make accurate audit assessments and reporting any disconfirming findings.

Education

ICAEW
London

ACA Advance Level from Accounting
10.2014 - 08.2017

KMC - Delhi University
Delhi

Bachelor of Commerce from Finance & Accounting
06.2009 - 04.2012

MPS
Jaipur

A-Levels
07.1997 - 03.2009

Skills

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles & auditing standards for entity's financial statements compliance audit
  • Proficiency in data analysis software to implement tools & techniques to build data visualisation, form business process & financial data insights for informed client decisions
  • Excellent communication, relationship management & leadership skills for project budgeting & financial health management, project oversight & conflict resolution, critical & innovative thinking and challenging mindset
  • Effective communication, presenting & interpersonal skills to support hiring management & interview process for qualified workforce in alignment with company's goals & values

Accomplishments

  • Received 'Creating Impact' award for expansion of projects within data analytics deployment in 2019
  • Achieved 'High achiever - team player' reward for audit project in 2018
  • Accomplished 'Focus on quality' award for audit project in 2017
  • Recognition & awards in western dance society representing cross-university competition (2010-11)
  • Several achievements in sports and athletics within inter-school competitions (2007-09)

Interests

  • Fond of basketball and video games
  • Long bucket list of summer countries to travel
  • Socialising through puppy yoga and pottery making

Timeline

Manager in Data Analytics Audit

KPMG UK
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager in Data Analytics

KPMG UK
01.2019 - 09.2021

Assistant Manager in Audit

KPMG UK
10.2017 - 12.2018

Audit Graduate

KPMG UK
05.2015 - 09.2017

ICAEW

ACA Advance Level from Accounting
10.2014 - 08.2017

Audit Associate

KPMG Global Services India
08.2012 - 04.2015

KMC - Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce from Finance & Accounting
06.2009 - 04.2012

MPS

A-Levels
07.1997 - 03.2009
Sidharth Pathani