Vivin Kalayil Varghese
Moonee Ponds,Australia
Summary
Experienced Chartered Accountant with total 10+ years of experience in Assurance practice. Ambitious and enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail, a flair for accounts, love to deep dive into transactions and audit. Experienced with team leadership, operational management, and customer service excellence. Utilizes strategic planning and problem-solving skills to enhance team productivity and service quality. Track record of fostering collaborative and adaptable workplace.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager to Manager, Assurance
Ernst & Young
04.2022 - Current
- Strategizing audits by understanding client’s objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls and external regulations, identifying risk areas, preparing audit scope and objectives, preparing audit programs.
- Handling multiple group audits as the Primary team and reviewing the work of component teams.
- Putting the team first by coaching with purpose, being present with the team and openly communicating expectations and also delegating work to others to provide learning opportunities and coaching to help deliver the most effective audit approach.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and improve client service delivery.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and project outcomes.
- Mentored my team by fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Senior to Assistant Manager, Assurance
Ernst & Young
02.2016 - 03.2022
- Led the planning, execution and finalization of all areas of the audit assignment, for manager or partner review, seeking input for areas of concern and judgement within a tight deadline, and managed multiple clients simultaneously.
- Prepared working papers and other deliverables by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings, complying with audit methodology and handed over to the engagement manager on time, including significant findings.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education
India01.2016
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India01.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi University
India01.2011
Skills
- Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS), International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)
- EY Canvas, EY Helix
- Extensive experience with MS office products, particularly with Excel, Word and Power Point
- Leadership and project management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Building strong stakeholder relationships
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Staff development and trainings
- Working knowledge on NetSuite & Workday ERPs
Accomplishments
- Identified efficiencies through implementing automation into the audit practice on my large engagements achieving significant time savings.
- Demonstrated ability to transform challenging client relationships into successful ones through effective communication and relationship-building.
- Earned EY badges for Data Visualisation, Robotic Process Automation, Retail Sector, Digital and Wellbeing.
- Achieved the EY Extra Miler Award for going over and beyond to achieve team objectives.
Certification
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Interests
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Passionately follow sports
- Music
Timeline
Assistant Manager to Manager, Assurance
Ernst & Young
04.2022 - Current
Senior to Assistant Manager, Assurance
Ernst & Young
02.2016 - 03.2022
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Sikkim Manipal University - Distance Education