ANU MATHEW
Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical audit and compliance professional with 5+ years of experience in controls testing, internal audit, and financial reporting across banking, insurance, and healthcare sectors. Skilled in planning and executing compliance testing, interpreting regulatory requirements, and preparing audit reports aligned with national and international audit standards. Strong collaborator with proven ability to engage stakeholders, provide recommendations for control improvements, and ensure compliance with wealth management and financial industry regulations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audit Associate II
KPMG Global Delivery Centre
Bangalore, India
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Planned and executed compliance and controls testing for U.S.-based clients in banking, insurance, healthcare, and retail industries.
- Conducted detailed testing across payroll, receivables, payables, treasury, and HR processes, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared audit reports, working papers, and compliance documentation in line with established policies and procedures.
- Identified and documented internal control deficiencies and collaborated with clients on remediation strategies.
- Supported audit teams across the full cycle – planning, execution, fieldwork, and reporting – ensuring timely completion of testing engagements.
- Acted as a point of contact for clients and internal teams, facilitating smooth communication and issue resolution.
- Provided input for process improvements and efficiency initiatives across multiple audit projects.
- Assisted in project operations and coordination, managing workload tracking against budgets and deadlines.
- Identified various risks and errors to propose corrective action to decision makers.
- Managed multiple simultaneous audit engagements while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit process.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounts and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College
Bangalore01.2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College
Bangalore01.2018
Skills
- Control Testing & Compliance Reviews
- Internal Audit & Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance (Banking/Wealth)
- Audit Standards (ISA, PCAOB, GAAS)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Project Planning & Process Improvement
- MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) Microsoft Office Suite
- ERP & Audit Tools (Excel-based systems, Visio, NUANCE, Confirmationcom)
Achievements
- Recognized with Encore Kudos Award (Dec 2021) and POD of the Quarter (Q3 2022) for accuracy, quality, and leadership in high-volume audit engagements.
- Led small team assignments, reviewed testing workpapers, and trained associates, contributing to team productivity and compliance quality.
Timeline
Audit Associate II
KPMG Global Delivery Centre
09.2020 - 06.2025
Master of Commerce - Accounts and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Taxation
Kristu Jayanti College