Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Skills
IT Skills
Short Term Rotations
Languages
Certification
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Rajesh Vaddi

Rajesh Vaddi

Montvale,NJ

Summary

Professional Summary:

I am a results-oriented professional with comprehensive audit experience, primarily with KPMG for over 6+ years. As a Chartered Accountant (India) and Certified Public Accountant (USA), I have working experience in IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance gained in external audits. Currently, working as an Experienced Senior Associate at KPMG LLP, USA. I am recognized for delivering high-quality client results and consistently driving performance excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate (L3)

KPMG LLP, USA
04.2023 - 06.2025
  • Managed end-to-end audits ensuring compliance with PCAOB standards and US GAAP.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for clients' finance teams, managing expectations and solving technical accounting issues.
  • Led audit teams, supervised associates and interns, and coordinated with offshore teams.
  • Identified and communicated potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement.
  • Supported internal and external audits, including SOX compliance.
  • Tested internal controls and ensured compliance with SOX 404.
  • Managed project management tasks and ensured timely delivery of key deliverables.
  • Performed specific balance sheet and income statement driver analyses and reconciliations.
  • Managed audit timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated leadership and drove performance excellence.
  • Developed and implemented new audit methodologies, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address complex accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Conducted training sessions for junior staff on audit procedures and compliance requirements.

Supervisor

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
05.2021 - 04.2023
  • Executed day-to-day activities of audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Coordinated audit activities and client interactions, ensuring efficient information flow.
  • Supervised audit associates and interns, providing coaching and timely feedback.
  • Identified and communicated potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement.
  • Supported the design and execution of audit approaches and procedures.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting literature and developments specific to assigned industries.
  • Managed engagement economics for 10+ clients, analyzing pricing and portfolio data.
  • Performed detailed analysis of income statements and balance sheets.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated leadership and drove performance excellence.
  • Implemented new accounting standards, training teams and ensuring compliance within deadlines.
  • Conducted financial due diligence reviews, identifying key issues in client transactions.
  • Led cross-functional teams in major client audits, ensuring thoroughness and timely completion

Senior Executive

B S R & Associates LLP (KPMG India)
08.2018 - 12.2020
  • Executed day-to-day activities of audit engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Liaised with cross-functional tax teams to agree on tax positions and ensure risk-assurance.
  • Led end-to-end audit engagements for various clients, managing project timelines and deliverables.
  • Directed the implementation of new accounting standards, training teams and ensuring compliance.
  • Managed financial due diligence reviews, performing detailed analysis of income statements and balance sheets.
  • Supported the design and execution of audit approaches and procedures.
  • Completed short-term rotations contributing to IFRS audit assignments and audits of listed clients.
  • Performed detailed analysis of income statements and balance sheets.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated leadership and drove performance excellence.

Article Assistant

M/s B Srinivasa Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • Acted as a point of contact for clients, responding to their queries, collecting necessary documents, and providing required assistance.
  • Prepared and maintained working papers, audit files, and relevant documentation to support audit conclusions.
  • Assist in conducting internal audits, evaluating internal controls, and suggesting improvements.
  • Preparation of income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and companies.
  • Assisted in the preparation and filing of documents with regulatory authorities (e.g., GST, Income Tax, ROC).
  • Ensured financial statements comply with regulatory requirements, such as the Companies Act, 2013 during external audits of companies.

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

North Dakota State Board of Accountancy
United States Of America
10.2023

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India
07.2018

Master's degree - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur, India
06.2017

Bachelor's degree - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur, India
06.2015

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team leadership

Technical Skills

US GAAP | IFRS | IND-AS | External Audit | SOX (404) | PCAOB | US SEC compliances| Financial Statement Audit | Financial Reporting | Finalization of Accounts | Financial Modelling | Driver-based forecasting | Budgeting & Forecasting | Oracle ERP | Tax Audit (India) | CARO reporting (India) | Team leading & collaboration | Project Management | Stakeholder Management | Attention to detail | Strong Analytical Skills | Excellent Problem Skills | Professional Skeptiscm | Excellent verbal and written communication skills | Ability to multi-task | Quick learner | Easy adaptable | Data Analytic Skills |

IT Skills

Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Powerpoint | Microsoft Power Bi | Alteryx | KPMG Clara Workflow | MindBridge Analytical Transaction Scoring | Advanced D&A tools (KPMG tools) |

Short Term Rotations

KPMG Saudi Arabia (KSA), 01/01/20 - 03/01/20, Contributed to IFRS audit assignments for KSA-listed entities, identifying key risks and improving turnaround time through timely issue escalation., Worked as part of a dedicated team on local audit engagements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing overall project completion time.


KPMG South Africa, 01/01/19 - 03/01/19, Adapted to new audit standards quickly, improving the team's ability to deliver on international audit projects, achieving an improvement in quality and client satisfaction., Collaborated with local teams on IFRS engagements, sharing insights that contributed to improvement in audit delivery speed and effectiveness.

Languages

English
Telugu
Hindi

Certification

Building Financial Statements with Power Bi

Alteryx Designer Core Certification

Diploma in Financial Modeling

Financial Projections in Financial Modeling

Performing Company in Financial Modeling

Timeline

Senior Associate (L3)

KPMG LLP, USA
04.2023 - 06.2025

Supervisor

KPMG Lower Gulf Limited
05.2021 - 04.2023

Senior Executive

B S R & Associates LLP (KPMG India)
08.2018 - 12.2020

Article Assistant

M/s B Srinivasa Rao & Co., Chartered Accountants
04.2014 - 04.2018

Certified Public Accountant -

North Dakota State Board of Accountancy

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Master's degree - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University

Bachelor's degree - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University

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