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Akshatha Rao

Akshatha Rao

Irvine,CA

Summary

Collaborative team leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Audit and Assurance

Ernst & Young
10.2023 - 04.2024

In addition to my role as AM, I also performed the below:

  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality reports in a timely manner.
  • Conducted timely follow-ups on corrective actions implemented by clients as a result of audit findings.
  • Maintained clear communication channels with stakeholders throughout the audit process, ensuring transparency and trust.

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance

Ernst & Young
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and collaboration throughout the audit process.
  • Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and completeness, identifying any discrepancies or irregularities.
  • Prepared detailed reports highlighting key findings from audits, presenting them to senior management for review and action.
  • Managed a team of junior auditors, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
  • Increased overall audit effectiveness by establishing clear goals, objectives, and timelines for each project undertaken.
  • Improved client satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open communication lines.
  • Mentored junior staff members, sharing knowledge and expertise to build stronger team capabilities.
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
  • Participated in continued education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in auditing procedures.

Control Manager - Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Planning and execution of Control Testing Activity (Design and Performance evaluation)
  • Conduct control walkthrough meetings
  • Identifying gaps, associated risks and action plan
  • Develop test scripts and procedures
  • Report and escalate results.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Lead Associate

Ernst & Young
07.2015 - 12.2017
  • Off-Shore audit of large banks and broker-dealer based out of the USA and Canada
  • Documentation assistance for audit walkthroughs
  • Quarterly and year-end substantive procedures.

Education

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) -

ACCA, London.
03.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

St. Aloysius College, Mangalore
05.2015

Skills

  • Experienced in MS Office – Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook
  • Adept knowledge of complete workflow phases of audit
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Six Sigma (White Belt)
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Bharatanatyam Dancer
  • Amateur painting and sketching
  • Cooking
  • Hiking

Timeline

Manager, Audit and Assurance

Ernst & Young
10.2023 - 04.2024

Assistant Manager, Audit and Assurance

Ernst & Young
05.2022 - 09.2023

Control Manager - Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
08.2020 - 04.2022

Lead Associate

Ernst & Young
07.2015 - 12.2017

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) -

ACCA, London.

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

St. Aloysius College, Mangalore