I am from Kerala, India, a millennial with a passion for travel, teaching, writing, learning, sleep and cooking, and an extreme pet/dog lover. I am on the journey to become a yogi and a vegan.As Manager - Assurance at Sharp & Tannan Group, I lead and oversee audit and compliance engagements across various sectors, including EPC, HFC, manufacturing, paper & pulp, construction equipment, automotive parts, real estate and IT & ITeS. I have been part of audits of L&T and its subsidiaries, Shapoorji Pallonji entities, BILT, and Hinduja Housing, with over a decade of experience in audit and assurance from S&T’s Chennai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru offices. My core competencies include corporate financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, Indian corporate and income tax laws, internal controls, certificates and reports, and data analytics. I have managed integrated statutory audits with ICFR, quarterly interim reviews under SEBI LODR, consolidation, tax audits, and group audits for large listed MNCs, unlisted public and private companies, SPVs and JVs/JOs, and NPOs regulated under FCRA. My key responsibilities involve engagement formalities, planning and risk assessment, reviewing audit execution and documentation, reporting and deliverables including EQCR, communication with TCWG, and compliance with SQC & SQM. I also contribute to research and publications, database and technical content development, training, audit administration, and client relationship management. I am driven by professional skepticism, quality, and excellence, and proficient in IT tools, like Confirmation.com, SAP, Tally, MS, and G Suite.Self-assessed professional skills: Practice time management, resource/time allocation, branch office administration, interviewing and appraisals, 4 lingual knowledge, frequent travel, and living experience in major Indian cities.