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Kochi, Kerala, India

• Preparing, analyzing and validating client deliverables including Reports, Databooks and presentations• Facilitating on-shore team for diligence report writing and continuously advising clients for any irregularities in their business process during a transaction cycle• Work closely with the engagement Director/Partner to help build relationships with clients and executing as per the agreed scope of work• Participate in the professional development of EY Strategy team members and con- ducting training for new members• Manage buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial and business due diligence to large corporate clients and Sovereign Fund entities in MENA market.• Manage and coordinate approach of client, EY’s engagement teams, and third-party diligence providers throughout the transaction process• Identifying key trends, gaps or inaccuracies in dataset analysis and communicating to clients on a regular basis• Assisting on-site team in drafting Information Requisite List (IRL)• Analyzing historical and budgeted numbers financial data• Depiction of financial information into graphical form using data visualization tools• Summarizing key findings in audit reports, VDD reports and other complex data aiding in diligence process

Kochi

• Performing analytical review on the historical and budgeted numbers• Depiction of financial information into graphical form using data visualization tools• Addressing any issues in the report and databook as per request of the client• Communicating with user and client on regular basis

Bengaluru Area, India

• Understanding business models and standard operating procedures of the clients and applying audit and accounting methodology during the course of the financial review• Analyzing the projected financial statements given by the Management, review of financial models and ascertaining the fair value of the shares based on the discounted cash flow Methodology, comparable transaction methodology, market capitalization methodology, Net Asset based valuation methodology.• Business valuation, valuation of tangible assets like fixed assets, share valuation and valuation for the purpose of regulatory requirements.• Analyze financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models for decision support• Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.• Market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation comps• Prioritizing, managing assignments with focus on completion within budgeted time and cost.• Fair Value measurement ASC 820, 409A – to value common stock prior to issuance of stock options • Worked on Back-Solve, Option Pricing Model (OPM), Black Scholes Model

Bangalore

• Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology• Diligently monitored remediation plans to confirm proper resolution• Verified that company controls were in compliance with established policies by auditing stores and warehouses• Involved in financial reporting, risk management, compliance & integrations• Compiling reports of audit results to senior managers • Planning and conducting professional management system audits• Generating ideas to maximize assignment profitability and promote controls and sound risk management• Performing audit assignments in compliance with the Audit Standards

Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

• Coordinating with clients and Coordination between major departments of the company for smooth flow of work & briefing the day to day activities of the company to the management.• Preparation of staff salaries – operation wise and dept. wise• Handling of petty cash voucher, maintaining of contract files & Preparing payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.• Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Acca Qualified, Advanced Financial Management & Advanced Audit & Assurance

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants,UK (ACCA) are one of the global body of Certified Accountants with over 110 years.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting

Graduated in Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Account Honors with securing first class from St. Xavier's College, Ranchi.

Higher Secondary Education And Teaching

Graduated as a first class holder in Higher Secondary level of schooling in the field of Commerce, accountancy from one of the pioneer.