Shitij Vermani, Cpa, Ca Email & Phone Number

India

Gurgaon, Haryana

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES Performing SOX compliance audits involving investigating and checking internal processes and procedures for clients in different industry verticals Delivering all phases of engagement including conducting tests of Design and Implementation and Operating effectiveness of controls. Performing risk assessment, leading walkthrough calls and documentation, testing complex non IT controls, resolving any questions/clarifications raised by the team members as well as coordinating with the client directly where needed.  Performing QA on engagement deliverables to ensure top notch quality. TEAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Monitoring performance of 5 direct reports and managing a team of 12-15 for successful project delivery. Collaborating with Managers/Associate Directors to develop and deliver training content for knowledge enhancement of junior staff. MAJOR PROJECTS/INDUSTRIES Loyalty/Customer Oriented Banking and Financial Services including crypto currency Private Equity and Asset Management Retail, Manufacturing, Automotive and HealthcareEXTRA INITIATIVES Leading Transactional Quality (TQ) initiative at KGS to identify quality issues across engagements at KGS, communicating with other AM/M’s to determine root cause and implementing solutions to minimize errors.  Working alongside Tiger team to identify controls automation opportunities and running the beta test.

Gurgaon, India

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES Performed SOX compliance control testing for various engagements and project management including – updating status, time trackers, leadsheets, etc.  Supported client service delivery by consistently meeting quality guidelines within the established turnaround times (or allotted budget) for assigned requests. Assisted leads by creating and maintaining project plans, to ensure all deliverables are on target and completed according to schedule Performed 1st level QA on the work completed by team members and self-check of the work completed to ensure work delivered is of highest KPMG standards.TEAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Coached 3 associates, answered any questions/clarifications that they had and ensured successful engagement delivery. EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES Worked alongside KPMG US team and client during short term US Secondment in 2016 and contributed to business development for KGS.

Bengaluru Area, India

 Worked with KGS Engagement leads on testing non IT controls on SOX and other internal audit engagements Supported client service delivery within allotted time budget while consistently meeting quality guidelines Updated work schedules regularly to meet utilization criteria For a short period, also assisted JPMC, 2nd largest US bank in RCSA Testing as well as Consent Order Remediation Testing.

Chandigarh

 Lead the internal audit function for the entire Foods Division at Alchemist. Provided assurance regarding functioning of risk management, control and governance systems, evaluated regulatory and statutory compliances, reported risk management issues and internal control deficiencies identified and provided recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations to the senior management, etc. Conducted financial audits and process reviews for food, hospital, restaurant and airways divisions of the company; reported any deficiencies noted along with recommendation for corrective actions to senior management. Reviewed MIS reports and variances and compliance of SOP’s, contractual obligations and statutory provisions like service tax, VAT, excise, etc. Communicated effectively with the accounting staff and advised them regarding any queries relating to method of accounting.

Manitoba, Canada

 Performed and overlooked audits, reviews and notice to reader engagements for not-for-profit organizations as well as profit oriented companies. Analyzed the client data, performed business risk assessment and determined the necessary procedures to test the high risk financial statement areas such as inventory, Sales and receivables, Intangibles, Accruals, Deferred Contributions, Unusual accounting issues and financial instruments. Experience in performing compliance/statutory audits with acts of legislations, GST audits, trust audits and special audit engagements. Prepared corporate and personal tax returns as well as charity returns. Successfully managed the books of the clients to ensure payroll cheques, Sales Tax and GST submissions, day to day accounting is done on time as well as prepared the financial statements per appropriate framework for the SME’s for the year end.

Ca, Cpa, Chartered Professional Accountant

Ca

Chartered Accountant, Accounting

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Finance & Accounting

Business/Commerce, General