Arun Sasikumar Email & Phone Number

Gurugram, Haryana, India

*Actively participate in SOX 404 compliance engagements, collaborating on project planning, riskassessments, control identification, pre-implementations, control implementations, testing, andremediation. Play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of project tasks.*Conduct thorough testing and evaluation of controls, contributing to the identification of controldeficiencies and process improvements. Effectively communicate findings to clients, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high audit standards.*Support the development and implementation of remediation plans for identified control deficiencies, as well as process improvements, collaborating closely with client teams to facilitate remediation efforts and ensuring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.*Undertake administrative responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of SOX 404 engagements. Manage documentation, coordinate team activities, and streamline communication channels, contributing to overall project efficiency.

Kigali City, Rwanda

* Performed Quality Assurance Audits at hotels and restaurants to identify operational discrepancies. Internal controls implemented based on the audit recommendations resulted in an estimated 30% increase in turnover for a restaurant client.* Managed a 3-member team and developed operational, communications and reporting systemsfor new client hotels, restaurants, health clubs, spas and physiotherapy centers. The developedprotocols ensured efficient communication between management, owners and accounting teamthereby resulting in an estimated 5% reduction in leakage costs for one of the clients.* Developed a streamlined reporting system at a client reducing the level of cash transactions andfurther ensuring that all transactions are booked to avoid risk of penalties from compliance andregulatory authorities.* Reviewed the accounts and tax filings of multiple clients on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with local tax laws and IFRS.* Conducted ISAE 3402 audit for a leading IT consulting company in the years of 2018 (on-site) and 2019 (remote).

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

* Prepared the year-end financial statements as per the International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) for non-audit clients. Gained experience using CaseWare - Preparation Bundle.* As consulting audit-in-charge, I reviewed audit work-papers prepared by audit team members,primarily in the revenue cycle, enabling decisions on truth and fairness of financial statements.* Prepared a template spread sheet for efficient resource allocation and task management. Thetemplate enabled audit partners to review the audit process and make relevant business decisions.

Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda

* Prepared the year-end financial statements as per the International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) for non-audit clients. Gained experience using CaseWare - Preparation Bundle.* As consulting audit-in-charge, I reviewed audit work-papers prepared by audit team members,primarily in the revenue cycle, enabling decisions on truth and fairness of financial statements.* Prepared a template spread sheet for efficient resource allocation and task management. Thetemplate enabled audit partners to review the audit process and make relevant business decisions.

Bengaluru Area, India

Entered into a contract with Ernst & Young GDS to perform duties as a Client Serving Contractor to assist the global team with the audit clients in the banking as well as insurances sector.

Bengaluru, Karnataka

* Conducted online seminars in various colleges regarding professional certifications such as Diploma in IFRS explaining the benefits of certifications pertaining to various global standards that add value to professional growth.* Conducted online sessions for fundamental level papers including Financial Accountingand Financial Reporting that covered International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) andpreparation of individual and consolidated financial statements.* Conducted online sessions for fundamental level papers including ManagementAccounting and Performance Management that cover basic ratio analysis and costing methodology.

Kigali, Rwanda

Worked as and audit assistant, at a Grant Thornton affiliated audit firm in a fast growing East African country. * Involved in multiple stages of the audit including planning, assessment of risk, testing of internal controls and the tailoring of adequate audit procedures.* Performed monthly tax filing and payroll services for non-audit clients and communicated relevant updates to tax laws applicable in the specified period. * Facilitated on-the-job training at workplace for all audit staff with regard to updates in Audit Standards as well as use of audit planning software.

Orlando, Florida Area

Worked as a storekeeper at Beach and Yacht Club with weekly stock distribution duties.

Bangalore

Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants - Part Qualified, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Hotel Management

Grade 12, Pre-University, Cbse

Cat - Certified Accounting Technician, Accounting And Finance

CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) is a certification course that covers accounting, financial management, taxation and financial.

Grade 10, Cbse