Divyanjali Josephine Lasrado
Stamford,CT
Summary
Canadian PR Holder. A US Certified Public Accountant (Pending License)by qualification. Dynamic audit professional with 7.5 years experience in the Financial Services sector, specializing in Investment Management, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity. Proven track record in conducting external audits, with a focus on Private Equity Valuations and complex audit areas. Expertise in developing innovative audit tools while leading teams to enhance efficiency through advanced technology solutions. Committed to leveraging skills to drive productivity and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Assistant to Audit In Charge
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Stamford, CT,USA (10/2023 Onwards), & Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (8/2017-9/2023)
08.2017 - Current
- Performing external audits on engagements in accordance with Deloitte AAM (Audit Approach Manual) in the Financial Services sector - Investment management (Hedge Funds and Private Equity) under AICPA Standards
- Niche focus on the significant risk audit area of Private Equity Valuations at a top tier Private Equity firm with over $513 billion in assets under management
- Extensively involved in the testing of the valuation of private investments, particularly with a focus on Level III investments. My work involved in-depth analysis of investment risk assessment and investment valuation testing of both market and income input approaches. Reviewing and assessing the work performed by valuation specialists, analyzing management projections, and performing backtesting on investments sold during the year. Ownership testing and independently performing dilution calculation and distribution waterfall analysis. Perform sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of key variables on the valuation outcomes.
- Executing the audit plan and working on complex areas such as carried interest, management fees, investment purchases and sales, partners' capital, and equity activity.
- Lead Senior leading a team of 24 junior staff and seniors (including both USI and US) in performing statutory audits (from planning to reporting) for a top-tier alternative investment manager with over $513 billion in assets under management.
- Performed cross-border audit work, coordinating with international teams, managing the unique challenges associated with global financial operations, and understanding the nuances of different accounting practices, and tax laws across various jurisdictions.
- Worked on the creation and development of tools to help increase efficiency and improve the quality of audits, such as the Equity Tool, Management Fees Tool, etc.
- Core member of the Audit Innovation Team that worked on testing and implementing various applications of DNAV (Deloitte proprietary tool which is a digital, cloud-based solution that revolutionizes auditing investments and related transactions to deliver high-quality audits). Performed the testing of DNAV tools, such as the Deloitte Private Investment Module, which is a tool used to provide engagement teams with the data to perform a risk assessment and/or test assumptions used in the valuation of III investments. Deloitte Capital Module application is used for the purpose of carried interest calculation and management fees calculation.
Internship in Business Operations
Itilite Technologies
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Corporate Travel and Expense Management Platform
- Worked on product development projects within allotted budgets and timelines, developing process improvements to ensure product quality and productivity
- Reviewed and recommended changes to current product development processes
- Coordinated with Manager in preparing product design documents and specifications and communicated new product ideas and concepts to Manager
- Corporate Travel and Expense Management Platform
Summer Intern in Operations, Global Control
Goldman Sachs
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Interned for two months in the Global Control Division during the penultimate year of my Bachelor in Commerce Degree
- Learnt and performed day-to-day activities of the Global Control Division
- Worked on Project titled: Streamlining of Vendor Application Process
- Presented the results and conclusions to the Division Heads
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Management
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
01.2017
ISC -
CLARENCE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2014
ICSE -
ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012
Post-Graduate Certificate in Management - Finance
All India Management Association
IndiaSkills
Audit-specific skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Risk assessment techniques
- Accounting principles expertise
- Audit planning
- External audit coordination
- Proficiency in various valuation methodologies
- Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements and standards (eg, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC regulations)
- Research and analysis
- Problem-solving capacity
- Process improvement techniques
- Audit Tool Development
Other skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Power BI
- Team Leadership and Management
- Staff Development and Training
Certification
US Certified Public Accountant (Pending License)
Affiliations
- Active member of the college theater association, Hashmi Theater forum (2014-2017)
- Active participant in AICUF(All India Catholic University Federation) (2014-2017)
- Taken part in a number of cultural fests across the nation (2014-2017)
- Part of the College Football team (2014-2017)
- Part of the School Basketball, Hockey and Athletics Team (2010-2014)
- Represented School in Public Speaking and Albert Barrow Creative Writing Competition (2011 & 2013)
Accomplishments
Awards at Deloitte:
- Spot Awards
- Applause Awards
Other Awards
- Best Outgoing student at St Joseph’s College of Commerce for the Academic Year 2016-17
- Most Sportive Student at St. Francis Xavier’s Girls High School for the Academic Year 2011-12
Leadership Achievements:
- Vice President of St Josephs College of Commerce for the Academic Year 2015-16
- School Sports Captain of St Francis Xavier Girls High School for the Academic Year 2011-12
- House Prefect of St Francis Xavier Girls High School for the Academic Year 2010-11
Personal Information
- Canada PR Holder
- Date of Birth: 03/19/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Konkani
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Audit Assistant to Audit In Charge
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
08.2017 - Current
Internship in Business Operations
Itilite Technologies
04.2017 - 07.2017
Summer Intern in Operations, Global Control
Goldman Sachs
04.2016 - 06.2016
US Certified Public Accountant (Pending License)
Post Graduate Diploma - Financial Management
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
Bachelor of Commerce -
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
ISC -
CLARENCE HIGH SCHOOL
ICSE -
ST. XAVIER'S HIGH SCHOOL
Post-Graduate Certificate in Management - Finance
All India Management Association
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