Dhivya Ramanujam
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Forward-focused and Chartered Accountant with 6+ years of professional experience in Audit and Finance in Dubai and the USA. Proven track record in conducting audits, managing accounting processes, and preparing group reports. Extensive knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP guidelines, limited reviews, concurrent audits, and management audits. Exceptional communication, analytical, and coordination skills enable effective multitasking and thriving under tight deadlines. Committed to contributing to departmental goals. Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate
CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN
01.2023 - Current
- Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence with a focus on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards
- Exercise and document the approach to professional skepticism including robust challenge, consideration of alternatives and disconfirming evidence
- Participate in debrief sessions upon completion of and during projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and planning
- Identify and document audit misstatements and assess these individually and cumulatively against materiality
- Coordinate with specialists on their work and assess the impact of findings on the audit
- Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard as part of client engagements working to an agreed plan, budget, and quality
- Demonstrating expertise in primary accounting framework (US GAAP) related financial reporting matters and auditing standards
- Have a clear understanding of the importance of the work being completed and how it contributes to the audit overall
- Identify and document risks, issues, and conclusions
- Consulting with appropriate team members as necessary
- Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set
- Keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement
- Provide guidance and coaching to team members
- Takes proactive responsibility over the planning ahead of the engagement, including the following important steps: 1
- Preparation of the prepared by client listing to be sent timeously to the client
- 2
- Introductory emails to audit client and audit team to align timelines and expectations
- 3
- Involvement in the team allocations and audit execution plan
- 4
- Ensure engagement set up, scaling and resource management, as well as related documentation is prepared
- 5
- Takes responsibility for the whole audit file, from engagement set up to completion, review note clearance and close out of the audit file
- 6
- Ensure timely review of engagement manager and partner, including setting up and follow up of review times.
Part Time -Financial Data Analyst
Alpha global Wealth Advisors Ltd
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
- Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
- Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
- Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Filter and 'clean' data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
- Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
- Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.
Audit -Intern
BDO USA
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared financial statements and cash flow statements
- Conducted analysis of variances and ratios and discussed with client as required
- Engaged in audit planning as well as transaction verification including vouching, stock verification, ledger balance verification & BRS.
Audit Senior
PKF International (14th largest international accounting firm) - Dubai, UAE
07.2015 - 10.2020
- Conducted Transaction Audit, AML Audit (as applicable for Financial Industry) as well as Final Audit for various industries
- Worked with wide range of profit and nonprofit like clubs, school, hotel, manufacturing, retail, real estate, and consumer
- Engaged in audit planning as well as transaction verification including vouching, stock verification, ledger balance verification & BRS
- Analyze legal documents, including wills, insurance policies and corporate contracts
- Prepared financial statements and cash flow statements
- Conducted analysis of variances and ratios and discussed with the client as required
- Reviewed audit workings and financials with Audit Managers and/or Directors
- Interacted and coordinated with major clients and provided necessary support on all accounting issues
- Implemented new cost-efficient software reducing 400 hours of client (India club) and decreasing 150 hours for audit team
- Improved the timing of audit deliverables from 82% to 100% and 87% to 100% for two clients respectively
- Managed internal audit operations to include regular verification of physical stock, vouching of receipts, internal cash control, bank reconciliation, investments, and expenses
- Managed a portfolio of clients with focus on ensuring timeliness and quality of all audit assignments
- Worked with clients and senior team members to analyze, plan and review business operation resulting in savings for the organization
- Created analysis and performance reports for management teams to review, incorporating highlight summaries
- Adhered to monthly/ quarterly/ yearly compliance relating to audit.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
- Provided guidance to junior auditors on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
Part Time -Financial Analyst
Prudential Infrastructure
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc.) considering company's goals and financial standing
- Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
- Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
- Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis
- Conduct business studies on past, future, and comparative performance and develop forecast models
- Identify trends, advise company, and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
- Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
- Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
- Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
- Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
- Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Analytics
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2023
Skills
- Certified Public Accountant
- Seven-years of audit experience in various range of both profit and nonprofit industries
- Strong Financial Analysis skills
- Strong IFRS and Sarbanes Oxley experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Advance Excel knowledge
- Tableau, Power BI, SQL Skills
- Substantive testing
- Annual reports
- Financial records review
- Report Writing
- Internal control evaluation
- Audit Planning
- Accounting Principles
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented structured documentation for effective AML compliance in Money exchanges under Audit.
- Provided commentary on financial status by preparing variance analysis and cash management reporting.
- Provided excellent relationship with clients without minor dilution in quality of audit.
- Prepared project analysis on investment decisions and implemented revenue budget which resulted in region-wide profitability.
- Dean's List, multiple academic terms from Seattle university
- Student representative /VP Finance of Albert Student Graduation Committee (AGSA)
- Student representative of investment committee (Seattle University)
- Executive Graduate nomination at Beta Alpha Psi
- Honors Membership at The National Security of Leadership and Success
- Winner of Albert-SJIM B plan competition
- Semi-finalist in ACG cup competition
Timeline
Audit Associate
CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN
01.2023 - Current
Part Time -Financial Data Analyst
Alpha global Wealth Advisors Ltd
01.2023 - 06.2023
Audit -Intern
BDO USA
08.2022 - 11.2022
Part Time -Financial Analyst
Prudential Infrastructure
11.2017 - 09.2020
Audit Senior
PKF International (14th largest international accounting firm) - Dubai, UAE
07.2015 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Accounting And Analytics
Seattle University
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