Shriya Sharma

Performance-driven Audit Manager who consistently achieves and exceeds expectations through leadership of complex and technical projects. A wealth of experience in audits of Financial Service Sector Clients. Responsible for overall engagement management and executing & reviewing end to end audits in accordance with IFRS & US GAAP. Desires a leadership position in accounting and finance.

Experience·

• Strategic Oversight - Directed a team of 15 auditors in executing comprehensive audits across multiple divisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Prepared and reviewed documents, reports and presentations using advanced software proficiencies and innovation tools.·
• Billing & Budgeting - Responsible for engagement profitability, including billings and collections, and maintaining engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency
• Team Lead - Lead Manager of engagement management activities including planning, compliance, independence, billing, and budgeting activities. Managed teams concurrently with other engagements and leading the teams with the accountability for presenting weekly results. Managed, mentored, and coached offshore and onshore staff accountants.
• Process Innovation - Developed and implemented a risk-based audit methodology that streamlined workflows, leading to a 25% increase in efficiency and improved audit quality ratings.
• Data-Driven Insights - Utilized advanced analytics tools to uncover trends and anomalies, providing actionable insights that informed executive decision-making.
• Client Relationship Management: Fostered strong relationships with executive leadership, facilitating transparent communication and aligning audit findings with their business objectives.·This led to expanded audit services and increased client satisfaction.. Further, provided recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client's operations, processes, and business objectives.
• Financial Reporting Frameworks - Identified accounting, financial statement, and reporting issues, based on professional guidelines including U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Business Development - Actively participate in business development efforts by working collaboratively with Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners.
• Training & Mentorship - Created and led workshops on emerging audit technologies and methodologies, significantly enhancing team skillsets and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Managed, supervised, trained, and led the staff through counsel, guidance, and coaching. Evaluated their performance and participated in individual's performance appraisal process.
• Regulatory Compliance: Played a key role in ensuring compliance with new regulations (e.g., Bahamian Business Licence Act, Pillar II Tax rules, industry-specific standards etc), developing policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks.
• Successfully managed working in a virtual environment during Covid-19 and met deadlines as well as regularly connected and found creative ways to keep my team member in high spirit.

Achievements

Honored with Applause Award (Monetary Recognition) for 7 consecutive years for excellence in providing audit services to clients and with Spot Award (Monetary Recognition) in FY 2018.

Consistently achieved ‘Exceeds Expectations’ rating in all performance reviews.

• CPA - Certified Public Accountant