PAKEERA REDDY SANAMPUDI
Hicksville
Summary
Results-driven Audit Manager specializing in manufacturing accounting and SOX compliance. Successfully led audit engagements that improved financial reporting accuracy and operational processes, driving cost transparency and compliance. Collaborated with senior leadership to implement internal controls and enhance reporting processes, delivering actionable insights and recommendations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
Forvis Mazars
New York
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting in accordance with US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Lead audit engagements for manufacturing and industrial clients, focusing on financial reporting, cost structures, and operational processes
- Reviewed financial statements and disclosures, supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Evaluate inventory valuation (FIFO/weighted average), standard costing, and COGS, including overhead allocation methodologies
- Assess revenue recognition under ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligations, and timing of revenue recognition
- Evaluated SOX 404 / ICOFR controls, testing design and operating effectiveness, recommending targeted remediation actions to strengthen internal controls
- Identify control gaps and implement improvements to strengthen financial reporting and operational efficiency
- Supervise and mentor audit teams, enhancing productivity, engagement quality, and timely delivery
Audit Manager
KKM CPA Associates PLLC
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed audit engagements for manufacturing, commercial, and technology clients, with focus on cost and operational processes
- Reviewed financial statements under US GAAP to ensure accurate reporting of inventory, COGS, revenue, and expenses, enhancing compliance and reliability
- Reviewed general ledger balances, account reconciliations, payroll, and tax-related accounts
- Evaluated inventory valuation, obsolescence reserves, and cycle count procedures
- Tested cost accounting processes, including production costing, overhead allocation, and margin analysis
- Conducted walkthroughs and control testing across procurement, inventory, production, and revenue cycles
- Strengthened SOX 404 and ICOFR frameworks, focusing on controls over inventory, financial reporting, and key processes
- Performed variance analysis and financial trend analysis to support cost control and budgeting insights
- Prepared detailed audit and internal control reports with actionable recommendations, facilitating informed decision-making for management
- Led and developed audit teams to enhance engagement efficiency and deliver high-quality outcomes
Audit Assistant Manager
BDO
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed audit engagements for manufacturing and industrial clients, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and ISA standards to uphold financial integrity
- Performed risk assessment and audit planning with focus on inventory, cost structures, and operational processes
- Evaluated internal controls (ICOFR) over procurement, inventory, and financial reporting
- Reviewed substantive testing of inventory and cost balances to ensure accurate financial statement disclosures
- Coordinated teams and partners to ensure timely, accurate completion of audit engagements, enhancing collaboration and efficiency
Audit Assistant Manager / Senior / Executive
KPMG
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Led audit planning and execution based on risk assessment and materiality analysis
- Executed audits for large multinational and public clients, enhancing compliance and accuracy in manufacturing operations and IPO engagements
- Executed audit procedures for inventory, revenue, expenses, payroll, and balance sheet accounts
- Conducted internal control testing, identifying deficiencies and estimating potential financial impacts to improve risk management
- Reviewed historical financial statements and regulatory documentation for IPO engagement, ensuring alignment with compliance standards
- Reviewed financial reporting and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS
- Managed international audit assignments in South Africa and Qatar
Article Assistant
Nagendran & Co, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Compiled audit workpapers for inventory, receivables, payables, and cash balances to support audit processes
- Executed reconciliations and verification procedures to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Contributed to financial statement preparation and audit documentation to facilitate compliance and reporting
- Collected management representation letters to support audit compliance
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - USA
07-2024
Bachelor of Commerce -
Acharya Nagarjuna University
10-2021
Chartered Accountant (CA) - India
09-2018
Skills
- Financial Audit Techniques
- Financial Reporting (US GAAP, SEC Exposure – 10-K, 10-Q)
- Audit Risk Assessment
- SOX 404 / Internal Controls (ICOFR)
- Internal Audit Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- ERP Systems & Financial Data Analysis
- Audit Team Coordination
- Data Analytics for Audits
- Audit Data Visualization
- Cloud Audit Solutions
- Audit Management Software
- Collaborative Audit Platforms
- MS Dynamics
- QuickBooks
- Inventory Valuation & Controls
- Advanced Excel
Timeline
Audit Manager
Forvis Mazars
08.2025 - Current
Audit Manager
KKM CPA Associates PLLC
10.2023 - 07.2025
Audit Assistant Manager
BDO
06.2022 - 12.2022
Audit Assistant Manager / Senior / Executive
KPMG
09.2018 - 05.2022
Article Assistant
Nagendran & Co, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 09.2017
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - USA
Bachelor of Commerce -
Acharya Nagarjuna University