Experienced Associate
BDO USA, P.C. (BDO RISE Private Limited)
Total years of experience :4 years, 1 Months
• Performed 3+ audits with minimal supervision on testing complex internal controls and IT General Controls on AICPA SOC 2, BSI C5 and ISO 27001 audit engagements of NASDAQ 100 listed companies for 10+ domains, including key domains such as Change Management, Identity and Access Management, and Backup and Recovery for cloud native solutions (primarily AWS).
• Interviewed 15+ employees, lead walkthroughs and reported tests of details and operating effectiveness of ITGCs while ensuring completeness and accuracy of IPE in audit documentation to develop precise audit reports.
• Ability to prioritize deliverables while working within tight deadlines by using sound project management and decision-making skills while providing timely status updates to Managers and Partners in the US West Region.
• Clients: NASDAQ 100 listed companies.
Accomplishments:
• Received RISE Collaborator award in Q1 2024 for enhancing quality of client deliverables while collaborating directly with US engagement managers and working with minimal supervision on SOC 2 engagements for cloud native solutions.
• Supported the end-to-end audit process of statutory financial audits and ICOFR testing on 5+ annual statutory audits and 11+ limited review engagements. Performed as a core team member on the audit for an exchange listed private financial institution in India and performed data analytics routines on areas such as Revenue, Treasury, Receivables, Payables and Payroll for analytical review.
• Interviewed 50+ employees, performed substantive analytical procedures, lead walkthroughs and delivered results of tests of details and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) for audit documentation and reported audit observations to engagement managers and partners promptly.
• Coached junior team members to address teething problems and ensure prompt delivery of quality work.
• Clients: Banking, Healthcare and Technology industries
Accomplishments:
• Achieved consistent 3-star rating during my stint with the firm. Recognized with spot recognition award for work performed on multiple engagements with minimal supervision.