Galiba Sardar

• Audited high-profile clients including Platinum Asset Management, BT Funds (under Westpac Group), Janus Henderson, and Macquarie Asset Management, focused on complex superannuation and investment fund structures.
• Planned and executed end-to-end audit procedures in alignment with AASB, ASA, and ASAE 3402 (GS 007), incorporating economic and industry considerations impacting client operations.
• Evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, conducted walkthroughs, assessed third-party GS 007 reports, and identified control deficiencies and financial reporting risks.
• Performed substantive testing across key financial statement line items (FSLIs), including revenue recognition, employer/member contributions, benefit payments, AP/AR, PPE, equities, dividend income/payable, redemptions, distribution income and other complex balances.
• Applied analytical procedures and large dataset testing to identify financial risks, detect material misstatements, and support audit conclusions.
• Led client walkthrough meetings and team huddles; managed audit sections independently and ensured audit progress and quality through regular collaboration with senior team members.
• Prepared high-quality audit workpapers, documentation, and reports; communicated key findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Coached junior team members through workpaper reviews, feedback, and on-the-job development to enhance audit quality and team capability.
• Collaborated with internal leadership including the GCOO, People & Operations Leader (Partner), and Advisory Directors through the FS Strategy Team to co-lead a firmwide client mentorship program.
• Acted as Social Champion to drive engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives within the Financial Services division.
• Completed PwC Assurance Levels 1–3 and Digital Academy training, strengthening technical capability, digital audit proficiency, and professional growth.

• Aiding in the refining of the entity’s controls and systems by conforming to KYC identification and discovering discrepancies, doing Enhanced Due Diligence (ECDD) in compliance with regulatory requirements, and completing continuing Customer Due Diligence (OCDD) on high-risk customers. Mitigating the business risk of associating with specific customers, hence reducing financial crime.
• I have completed over 20% of the reviews done.
• Performing quality checks to uphold the accuracy of the OCDD reviews conducted, and ensuring the set standards are met. Audited about 50% of the daily reviews completed.
• Working closely as a team with my colleagues to ensure that weekly targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Formed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the team that concisely describe the procedures followed and the standards to be maintained.
• Attended critical client meetings and daily team stand-ups, where ideas were exchanged and daily goals were set to boost efficiency and motivation.

• • Managed store operations and a team of up to 10 employees.
  Ranked in the top 5 sales representatives in NSW and the top 12 nationally during the peak trading period.
  Boosted sales performance by atleast 6% and delivered tailored customer service experiences.

Oversaw $15,000 annual budget, managed financial records, issued receipts, and tracked expenses. Ensured compliance with club finance protocols and supported safe, organised execution of hiking events alongside the executive team.