Samyuktha Krishnan
Plainsboro,USA
Summary
Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk assessment procedures, financial processes and reporting. Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audit Senior
BDO USA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, presenting findings clearly and concisely to senior management for review.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements
- Performed planning, execution and finalization of audits.
- Conducted risk assessment and developed tailored audit plans to address identified risks.
- Provided guidance to audit associates on best practices, fostering a collaborative working environment and enhancing team performance.
- Managed multiple engagements simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client deadlines consistently.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive audit plans, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared detailed working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit tests and findings.
Audit Associate
BDO USA
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared comprehensive audit reports, working papers for audit findings.
- Managed multiple (two or three) simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Conducted walk-throughs with process owners to gain a thorough understanding of business operations.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
Audit Executive
SURI & CO
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Lead the team in audit for different industries including Textile, Intellectual Property Rights, Banking, Human Resources
- Mentored assistants in preparation of financial statements according to Indian Accounting Standards, US GAAP and relevant statutes, statutory audit reports, tax audit reports and projected financial statements
- Conducted periodic reviews with senior partner and clients' senior personnel for finalization of accounts
- Identification of Non-Performing Asset (NPA) worth INR 20 million during bank audit as the asset did not meet the terms as per the restructuring package.
Audit Assistant
SURI & CO
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted the Audit team in identification of non-moving and obsolete items worth INR 1 million while conducting Limited Review (Quarterly results) for a public company which was sold as scrap later in the year.
- Analyzed and reported large advances, NPAs, deposits, interest (expense and income) and other expenses during bank audit.
- Prepared projected financial statements for loan approvals based on company, industry and market conditions and assumptions.
- Conducted ratio analysis to ascertain profitability and liquidity of the company.
- Aging analysis Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
- Inventory verification for valuation of closing stock and identification of slow moving, non-moving and obsolete items.
- Detailed analysis Fixed Asset register for purchase and sale of assets, depreciation, and revaluation.
- Identification of Loans outstanding proper classification as current and long-term liabilities.
- Analysis of payroll for salary and wages, withholding taxes, contributions to pension plans, overtime, and incentives.
Education
CFA Program Participant - Completed level 1 -
CFA Institute
01.2018
Bachelors', Accounting -
University of Madras
Chennai, India01.2012
Skills
- MS Office
- Google Suite
- General Ledger Vouching
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Statement Audit
- US GAAP
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Budget Analysis
- Continuous learning mindset
- Professional Skepticism
- Client Relationship Management
- Project management experience
Certification
- Chartered Accountant (CA), 2016 - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Company Secretary (CS), 2016 - Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Timeline
Audit Senior
BDO USA
08.2023 - Current
Audit Associate
BDO USA
11.2021 - 07.2023
Audit Executive
SURI & CO
09.2014 - 11.2015
Audit Assistant
SURI & CO
08.2011 - 08.2014
CFA Program Participant - Completed level 1 -
CFA Institute
Bachelors', Accounting -
University of Madras
- Chartered Accountant (CA), 2016 - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
- Company Secretary (CS), 2016 - Institute of Company Secretaries of India
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