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Sanjanesh Narayan
Senior Associate (Audit)
Suva
Summary
Seeking competitive and challenging environment where I can serve to the best of my abilities, utilise my skills, put my learning into practice and make a contribution. I am focused to deliver the best with continuous improvement, initiative and perseverance, I have a passion to learn while at the same time produce value, own my numbers and drive business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Associate (Assurance)
PwC Fiji
Suva
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted various audit engagements from planning to completion with numerous engagement team members and reporting to senior managers, directors and partners (as required) on a range of
companies such as supermarkets, shipping, insurance and media industry with turnovers ranging from $500,000 to over $100,000,000. - Performed test of controls for business processes such as revenue, purchases and payments, payroll and journal vouchers to determine the accounting systems efficiency and effectiveness before
proceeding to substantive testing. - Lead and managed teams of three to four staff, ensuring that all aspects of the audit are completed on time and within approved budgets.
- Shared knowledge and expertise with other audit staff, including setting clear expectations, monitoring progress and mentoring staff while on engagements.
- Identified and assessed risk areas and devised action plans to mitigate those risks.
- Developed & maintained cordial relations with clients. Acquired accurate understanding on all audit
issues and assisted in resolving the same while ensuring the audit process was carried out in a smooth manner together with a high level of client satisfaction. - Strong analytical & organizational abilities with adeptness in formulating & preparing Scope of Audit,
Audit Program and Audit Plans by identifying major risk areas. - Possess sound accounting, audit knowledge, and well versed with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing.
Assistant Manager (Assurance)
PKF Aliz Pacific
Suva
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Managing audit engagements with a team of four to five audit staff on clients in the service industries, transportation, construction, tourism, manufacturing, non-government organisations with turnovers ranging from $1,000,000 to $250,000,000.
- Guiding engagement team members on the planning phase and testing approach to be taken during audit & identifying fraud, revenue & other risk areas.
- Preparing and executing presentations on accounting standards and consultation memos for discussion on audit opinions & high-risk matters.
- Held discussions with client and assisted in planning phase of the audit.
- Performed substantive audit procedures on a range of clients.
- Assisted and guided graduates in executing audit procedures.
Senior Associate (Assurance)
PKF Aliz Pacific
Suva
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Drafting of Profit and Loss and the Statement of Financial Position and presenting it to conform to the ‘International Financial Reporting Standards” and the International Auditing Standards;
- Reviewing the internal control and accounting systems in place for assessment of its adequacy and reliability for audit purposes;
- Carrying out Substantive testing Procedures (SAPS) and Test of Controls (TOC) of the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Comprehensive Income;
- Carrying out Annual Audits on Councils, NGOs and Private Companies;
- Carrying out reconciliation of the current and non- current assets and liabilities;
- Carrying out comparative analysis and compilation of the common size statement of Financial Position and Profit and Loss for analytical review purposes;
- Compliance testing of the income and expense transactions and carrying out “walk through tests” in these areas;
- Preparation of the company taxation returns for lodgement with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service;
- Preparing Annual Returns of the company for filing with the Registrar of Companies Office in compliance with the Companies Act;
- Preparing Notice of Meeting of the Directors and distributing the same to the Board;
- Preparation and lodgement of VAT returns with FRCS;
- Preparation and lodgement of Employer Monthly Schedule (EMS) with FRCS;
- Carry out stock takes at the end of each accounting period.
Graduate Accountant
Cloudlink Services Limited (Back Office For DFK OG
Suva
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Preparation of financials statements, work paper files (paperless) and tax returns for NZ based clients.
- Filing monthly GST returns with IRD.
- Monthly and quarterly management accounts for property rental clients.
- Major experience gained in using accounting software’s such as Xero, MYOB AO, Banklink, MYOB Accounts Right and XPA.
Finance Officer
Iceman (Fiji) Pvt Limited
Suva
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Accounts Payable officer.
- Maintain creditors and making payments to suppliers.
- Maintaining company cash flows in liaison with receivables officer.
- Carrying out monthly stock take at stores.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Information Systems
University of The South Pacific
01.2014 - 12.2016
High School -
Bhawani Dayal Arya College
01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
Financial records review
Report writing
Leadership and Teamwork
Time management skills
Communication skills
Managing skills
Analytical skills
Ability to multitask, work under minimum supervision and under pressure
Self-motivation and commitment
Staff mentoring and guidance
Critical thinking and problem solving
Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, MYOB, Xero, Aura
Fast Learner
Interests
Travelling
Cooking
Socialising
Spending time with friends and family
Referees
- Nilusha Alwis, Assistant Manager, PricwaterhouseCoopers, Suva
Email: nilusha.alwis@pwc.com
Phone: 7883192
- Augustine Sami, Assistant Manager – PKF Aliz Pacific
Email: augustine@pkf.com.fj / augustineanansami@gmail.com
Phone: 9418703
- Shalvin Singh, Internal Audit Manager, Digicel Central Resources (Fiji) Pte Limited
Email: shalmen20@yahoo.com
Phone: 7015709
- Mohammed Maroof, Managing Partner – Maroof & Associates
Email: maroof@pasfiji.com
Phone: 8307519
- Kamniyata Kaajal, Tax Manager (Pacific Markets), Digicel Central Resources (Fiji) Pte Limited
Email: kamniyata2@gmail.com
Phone: 9328943
Timeline
Senior Associate (Assurance)
PwC Fiji
02.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager (Assurance)
PKF Aliz Pacific
07.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Associate (Assurance)
PKF Aliz Pacific
11.2018 - 06.2022
Graduate Accountant
Cloudlink Services Limited (Back Office For DFK OG
02.2017 - 11.2018
Finance Officer
Iceman (Fiji) Pvt Limited
11.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Information Systems
University of The South Pacific
01.2014 - 12.2016
High School -
Bhawani Dayal Arya College
01.2009 - 11.2013