Rubini Kumaraguru
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with a robust background in managing audit engagements and providing strategic financial insights. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams to success and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Seeking to leverage expertise in audit management and client service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed multiple audit engagements for multinational listed clients, overseeing the planning and delivery processes within stipulated budgets and deadlines
- Led a team of 8-10 individuals, providing guidance and coaching to ensure successful outcomes
- Responsible for workflow management and conducting staff performance reviews for team members
- Possess experience in reviewing core significant and complex audit areas, including evaluation of management estimates and related parties
- Involved in designing the audit approach and addressing audit issues
- Liaised with clients and guided teams towards implementation of new and upcoming accounting standards
- Was part of the Audit ChatGPT pilot team of 50 members, during which I suggested the creation of a prompt that would generate a flowchart based on walkthrough procedure inputs provided
- This initiative resulted in significant savings of over 100 manpower hours in large-scale engagements.
Senior Associate 2
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Bengaluru, India
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Led the auditing of private engagements across various industries, including work performed throughout the planning, testing, and completion stages of the audit process
- Possess experience in auditing/reviewing financial statements and quarterly reporting to ensure compliance with Accounting and Auditing standards
- Designed and executed data analytic procedures to enhance efficiency within the audit process
- Ensured adherence to quality assurance requirements, compliance, and identified areas of improvement for clients
- Provided coaching, training, and mentoring to subordinate staff and was solely responsible for training newcomers on the Accounts Receivable Audit process area
- Have detailed experience in managing clients within the retail private sector.
Finance consultant
MCA Consultants
Bengaluru, India
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Headed the Financial Reporting and Advisory department, ensuring timely filing of all statutory compliances and other applicable legislation for clients
- Verified and approved Monthly Income Statements, preparing reports and opinions for management in collaboration with auditors and other external contractors
- Responsible for setting up internal control frameworks to mitigate the misstatements
- Involvement in project management and designing audit initiatives resulting in cost savings for client work.
Audit Manager
Mandar S Bhide and Associates/NJS Engineers
Pune, India
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked autonomously and conducted statutory audits per IFRS
- Communicated collaborative audit findings and recommendations to clients in a clear manner
- Managed a portfolio of around 10 clients individually, fostering client relationships, building trust with key stakeholders, and providing exceptional client service
- Proactively took initiatives and identified business growth opportunities by offering additional services to clients
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities
- Attended/Presented Income tax scrutiny cases at various levels.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Finance and Auditing -
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
05.2017
Bachelor's in Commerce -
Pune University
05.2015
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Staff and Project Management
- Problem Solving and Decision making
- Quick Learner
- Client Relations
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Working Knowledge of SAP
Timeline
Assistant Manager
KPMG Global Services Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Associate 2
PricewaterhouseCoopers
08.2021 - 11.2022
Finance consultant
MCA Consultants
04.2021 - 08.2021
Audit Manager
Mandar S Bhide and Associates/NJS Engineers
06.2017 - 01.2021
Chartered Accountant - Finance and Auditing -
Institute of Chartered Accountant of India
Bachelor's in Commerce -
Pune University
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