SREERANJINI VENKATAKRISHNAN
Apex
Summary
Results-driven auditing professional with over 8 years of experience in auditing, tax, accounting, and financial operations across diverse industries. Specialized in evaluating internal controls and risk management, with 5 years of focused expertise. Known for exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. A collaborative team player adept at adapting to dynamic environments while achieving organizational objectives. Skilled at translating complex financial data into actionable insights, driving informed decision-making and fostering organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor
PAREXEL
10.2022 - Current
- Performed financial, operational and IT audits - Verifying and examining accounting ledgers and IT systems of the company.
- Maintained data analytics routines using SQL resulting in a 20% improvement in testing time.
- Conducted IT audits to assess security, privacy and control processes in accordance with SOX.
- Worked on Cybersecurity audit readiness by aligning organizational controls with NIST, CIS and ISO 27001 frameworks to ensure compliance during regulatory reviews.
- Streamlined data access controls and data classification process and reduced security risk by 18%.
- Early identification of control deficiencies helped reduce year end deficiencies by 15%
- Participate in annual evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, financial reporting, and operational processes including evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of controls in place (IT systems included)
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Accountant
Avidex
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year end accounting for a division of the company while maintaining accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Prepared monthly revenue statement for customers and processing invoices.
- Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls (J- SOX)
- Streamlined the month-end close process, reducing reporting time by 20%.
- Payroll journal entry preparation and computation of payroll accrual
- Managed GL accruals and account reconciliations.
- Participated in special projects on need and availability basis.
- Worked with management on new ERP system implementation.
Internal Control Analyst
Avidex
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Played a key role in establishing internal controls during Avidex's first year of JSOX implementation including documentation of key business process, identification of control gaps and coordination with process owners.
- Evaluate compliance with policies, procedures and corporate objectives of Avidex and its subsidiary companies.
- Conduct walk-through and perform test of design during post-merger and new ERP implementation at subsidiaries
- Perform project level risk assessments, identifying key business and financial risks in the organization
- Evaluated the effectiveness of Internal controls and safeguards for financial assets and operations.
- Strong audit knowledge, techniques, testing approach & sampling methods (Data analytics).
- Automated routine control monitoring process leading to 25% time savings in testing.
Accountant
DIJP CPA
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Preparation and review of Individual, Business Income Tax Returns and state tax returns for nexus states
- Preparation of Sales Tax Returns for various states
- Filing business property listing for various counties and states
- Bookkeeping for various clients/businesses including but not limited to preparation of journal entries, reconciling bank, reconcile balance sheet accounts
- General ledger (GL) scrutiny and review of financial statements for tax purpose.
- Preparation of audit reviews reports and compliance as per US GAAP
- Handling secretarial work related to NC Secretary of State
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with clients while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Credit Analyst
INDIAN BANK
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Recruited through campus placement directly into Managerial position based on performance and completion of Chartered Accountancy, CA(CPA equivalent)
- Credit risk analysis for sanctioning of loans and performing periodic renewals for about 75 mid and large clients assigned.
- Assessing project needs of clients and accordingly charting out viable finance portfolio by providing analysis of past trends and expected developments of the business and prepares forecast
- Financial analysis and application of various accounting and auditing principles for large companies with over billion-dollar turnover
- Primarily responsible for performing credit investigations and evaluations for new and existing customers in accordance with company credit policy and credit practices
- Communicate analytical results verbally and in writing to all levels of managements.
Accountant / Internal auditor
KNRSG & ASSOCIATES
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Bookkeeping including but not limited to making journal entries, bank reconciliation, maintaining reports of account receivables, account payables
- Reconciliations of month end balances
- Finalisation and preparation of Company accounts
- Tax Preparation for individuals and companies
- Lead Internal audit projects of companies belonging to various industries like large manufacturing company, distributor/dealer of retail products, etc
Internship (Accounting and Internal Audit)
CA NATARAJAN ASSOCIATES
07.2008 - 01.2012
- Carried out in Team and led Statutory audit (Public sector banks), Tax audit (Business and Individual) and Internal Audit (Multinational manufacturing company, Financial Institutions and Information technology company)
- Prepared project reports, provisional & projected financial statements
- Prepared taxes for individuals and businesses. Improved tax return accuracy and turnaround time by 20%.
- Bookkeeping for midsized companies
- Took charge of assignments independently and lead a team
- Successfully completed internship with high rating
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Madras University
India05.2011
Pursuing CPA - Accounting And Finance
NC CPA - Pursuing
NCSkills
- Audit software - Audit board
- Report writing
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Control recommendations
- SOX / COSO / ISO27001
- Regulations and compliance
- Accounting principles
- Oral and written communications
- Data analysis - Excel (Power Query); SQL; Power BI
Languages
English
Timeline
Internal Auditor
PAREXEL
10.2022 - Current
Accountant
Avidex
05.2021 - 09.2022
Internal Control Analyst
Avidex
07.2019 - 04.2021
Accountant
DIJP CPA
02.2018 - 06.2019
Credit Analyst
INDIAN BANK
04.2013 - 11.2014
Accountant / Internal auditor
KNRSG & ASSOCIATES
07.2012 - 03.2013
Internship (Accounting and Internal Audit)
CA NATARAJAN ASSOCIATES
07.2008 - 01.2012
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Madras University
Pursuing CPA - Accounting And Finance
NC CPA - Pursuing
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