Athira VS

Executed statutory and internal audit engagements across FMCG manufacturing, trading, hospitality, and service sector entities,
evaluating financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Led internal audits for a leading FMCG manufacturer (₹1, 500+ million turnover), reviewing production processes, inventory
management, procurement controls, branch operations, and financial governance frameworks.
Analyzed inventory movements, stock reconciliations, material consumption, and production records, identifying process
inefficiencies and recommending improvements to inventory accuracy and operational controls.
Assessed operational and financial control processes including inventory management, warehouse controls, bank reconciliations,
advances, and branch-level financial transactions.
Reviewed product pricing, logistics expenses, promotional schemes, employee reimbursements, and supply chain processes,
identifying cost inefficiencies and control improvement opportunities.
Identified financial, operational, and statutory compliance gaps relating to GST, TDS, inventory controls, and financial reporting,
providing actionable recommendations to mitigate business risks.
Presented audit findings and process improvement recommendations to management and coordinated with finance, production,
procurement, warehouse, and branch personnel to support implementation of corrective actions.

Executed external audit assignments by coordinating team members, reviewing working papers, and supporting timely
completion of audits.
Performed analytical review procedures to identify unusual trends, variances, and potential misstatements in financial
statements.
Reviewed GST compliance, return filings, and input credit reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and supporting corrective
actions..
Assisted in handling Income Tax assessments, notices, and appeals, including documentation and follow-ups.

Spearheaded statutory audit of a leading plastic manufacturing and export company with 2000+ SKUs, focusing on inventory
valuation, revenue recognition, and compliance with statutory requirements.
Co-led the statutory audit of an iron and steel mould manufacturing company, with focused testing on cost sheets, overhead
allocation, and inventory valuation to ensure accurate reporting of production costs and compliance with applicable accounting
standards.
Independently managed tax audits for corporate and non-corporate clients across manufacturing, trading, retail, hospitality, and
healthcare sectors.
Conducted multi-year assessment of client transactions and reconciliations using Income Tax Department data for litigation
related cases.
Assisted in internal audit and business process review of a multi-specialty hospital (₹1000+ million turnover), and developed
department-wise costing models to improve cost transparency and decision-making.
Gained exposure to end-to-end audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, reporting, and client discussions.