Apan Ahuja
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
A hard-working Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience in the field of Auditing and Assurance, and having consistent academic credentials and outstanding work feedback from seniors. I'm currently bettering my understanding of audit and finance, and widening my knowledge across the spectrum to solve some of the interesting and challenging problems at the workplace.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
KPMG LLP
Winnipeg, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Managed engagement tasks, coached junior team members, improved audit procedures, and overall audit quality using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques.
- Supervised and reviewed audit planning, risk assessment, and execution to identify key financial risks.
- Reviewed financial statements, disclosures, and audit deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
Winnipeg, Canada
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Led end-to-end audit engagements for clients across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with Canadian GAAP (IFRS, ASPE), CAS (Canadian Auditing Standards), and regulatory requirements.
- Conducting financial statement compilation and review engagements for private companies, NPOs, and big corporations.
- Auditing full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Ass. Manager
KPMG Global Services
Gurugram, India
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Performing an end-to-end audit from the planning phase through to the conclusion for insurance companies in the Cayman Islands, in accordance with CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority) guidance and regulations.
- Actively involved in calls with clients, TCWGs, and specialists, and lead planning calls (Risk Assessment and Planning discussion) with the team to discuss and establish an appropriate audit strategy and audit plan.
Senior
EY GDS
Bengaluru, India
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Managing the audit of the insurance companies of the U.S.A. Region (including BBC – Bermuda, Bahamas, and Cayman), one being listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Worked on Project Insight for various companies. (Project Insight – A project where large walkthrough narratives are presented in a single-page flowchart with the help of tools like MS Visio and Excel.)
Senior Secondment
EY Bermuda
Bengaluru, India
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Prepared group audit instructions for all its components, determining planning materiality, scoping for significant accounts, performing planning analytics, and substantive testing over significant accounts.
- Created an Alteryx workflow for computing materiality, and it helped to save around 150-180 hours. The workflow was approved by EY Partners and was kept in the EY depository.
Article Assistant
Avishkar Singhal & Associates
Chandigarh, India
06.2013 - 10.2015
- Conducted tax audits and prepared tax audit reports of various corporate and non-corporate entities.
- Assisted in the concurrent audit of Oriental Bank of Commerce, and the statutory audit of Kaithal Cooperative Bank (head office and its 21 branches).
- Supervised the audit team, discussed the audit report with management, and conducted stock audits and statutory audits of various companies and firms.
- Preparation and finalization of books of accounts for individuals, firms, and corporations.
Education
CPA -
CPA Western School of Business
01-2024
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01-2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
School of Open Learning, Delhi University
Delhi01-2014
Skills
- EY Canvas
- KPMG eAudit
- KCW – Clara
- Tally ERP
- Busy
- CompuOffice
- Smart VAT
- Smart GST
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
Extracurricular Activities
Recognized with multiple performance awards throughout my career, including the Bravo Award and Extra Miler Award at EY, and the Blue Iguana Award, Super Employee Award, and Thank You Points at KPMG. Active member of the Social Committee and Emergency Response Team (ERT) at EY and KPMG, contributing to employee engagement and workplace safety initiatives. Winner of Dance Competition (ENCORE 2014) and participant in Quiz Competition (ENCORE 2012) at a Chartered Accountants' Convention in Chandigarh. Represented school at Zonal and District Chess levels; winner of ICAI Branch Chess competitions in Bathinda (2017 and 2019). Initiated and organized the first-ever Diwali celebration at KPMG Winnipeg, which led to the inclusion of other cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year and Eid.
Key Strengths & Interests
- Strong Determination, Leadership, Optimistic, and Self-Motivated
- Love for Cricket, Music, and socializing with people.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Systems Technical Skills
EY Canvas, KPMG eAudit, KCW – Clara, Tally ERP, Busy, CompuOffice, Smart VAT, Smart GST, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Timeline
Manager
KPMG LLP
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
KPMG LLP
11.2022 - 06.2024
Ass. Manager
KPMG Global Services
11.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Secondment
EY Bermuda
01.2020 - 04.2020
Senior
EY GDS
05.2018 - 10.2020
Article Assistant
Avishkar Singhal & Associates
06.2013 - 10.2015
CPA -
CPA Western School of Business
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
School of Open Learning, Delhi University