KUNAL BAJAJ
Buenos Aires
Summary
Auditor with 8+ years of extensive experience in Media and entertainment, TMT, Life sciences & Healthcare industries. Expert in reporting financial irregularities, as well as in reviewing policies, procedures, and controls.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Manager
PWC AC
04.2022 - Current
- Identified early audit approaches and resource composition to enhance execution and drive engagement economics
- Developed and monitored pricing forms and engagement budgets to ensure optimal profitability while delivering quality audits
- Collaborated with teams such as Centers of Excellence and Audit Delivery Centers to implement technology and methodology changes, maintaining a contingency for new approaches
- Fostered an environment for team members to ask technical questions and engage in on-the-job learning, providing guidance to junior staff
- Led audit engagements for public, private, and emerging growth companies (EGCs), serving as the primary liaison between the Audit Partner and client personnel
Audit Senior
Ey Gds
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Applied risk-based audit programs to assess business processes (PTP, order-to-cash, treasury, FCRP) and conducted reviews of control design, risk-control mapping, and testing strategies
- Clearly communicated substantive testing scope, methodology, and timelines to Partners and internal specialists, demonstrating knowledge of US GAAP
- Led, supervised, and trained audit team members, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance
- Led team of associates and Senior to go on client site to perform walkthroughs over ICFR and provide an opinion on control framework by testing the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls related to P2P(UK), Revenue Accruals, Fixed Assets, R2R, and Reconciliations, under SOX and COSO framework
- Managed timelines and deliverables with internal specialists, including Tax, ERS, National Office, and SEC services
- Performed Data Analytics on General Ledger and Sub Ledger Analyzers on engagements using EY specific tools such as Eagle, AAM (audit analytic module), SQL and presented significant variations or inconsistent patterns to the teams.
Audit Associate
Ey Gds
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted risk assessments and performed analytical and substantive testing procedures on significant financial statement line items, including journal entry testing
- Independently executed quarterly reviews for public integrated clients
- Stayed current with US GAAP changes by regularly reviewing Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs)
- Oversaw all stages of the audit process, including planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, and reporting
- Conducted substantive testing in cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, investments, payables, long-term debt, operating expenses, and payroll
- Established credibility in client discussions
- Contributed insights to audit teams and collaborated with U.S. Extended teams
Education
Certified Public Accountant -
AICPA USA
09-2019
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
12-2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
07-2016
Skills
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Strategic Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Ethical Standards
Keyachievementsandawards
- Rewarded with ‘Extra miler’ and “High Play” for the Exceptional Client Service on exceeding expectations on my engagements for quality for three quarters in 2017,2018, 2019 and 2020.Spot Award, 04/01/20, 05/01/21, 12/01/22, 03/01/24
- Multiple PWC recognition awards in India and Argentina
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Audit Manager
PWC AC
04.2022 - Current
Audit Senior
Ey Gds
10.2019 - 03.2022
Audit Associate
Ey Gds
08.2016 - 09.2019
Certified Public Accountant -
AICPA USA
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
University of Delhi
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