KANAV WADHWA
Moncton,NB
Summary
Qualified ACCA Member with a rich exposure in the field of Audit and Assurance (Big 4) and Business Consulting companies with a diverse client base.
Worked in the field of Statutory and Internal Audit maters of various listed and non-listed clients. Well versed in IFRS and International Standards on Auditing. Conducted/reviewed data driven audit using data analytics and automation tools.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Grant Thornton
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared income tax and corporate tax returns for clients.
- Planning, preparing and execution of Financial Statement Audits, Reviews and Compilations.
- Perform Analytical Procedures on Financial Statements and provide solution to clients on current business and financial conditions.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Planning assignments including budget and resource requirements.
- Effectively identified, communicated and resolved issues found at audit with appropriate stakeholders through written reports and in-person meetings.
- Engaged directly with audit managers/partners on audit, review and compilation engagements.
Senior Accountant
Ernst And Young GDS
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Performing Reconciliations of various accounts like Bank, Equity, Fixed Assets etc.
- Calculation of Materiality levels, Audit of Significant accounts and Audit of High-Risk accounts such as Debtors, Cash, Inter-company transactions etc.
- Trained for EY HElix i.e data driven audit approach to lead engagements assigned along with review of task performed
by staff/associates to ensure high quality work is delivered. - Worked on Scope and Strategy part of the audit, prepared walkthrough, review and conclude audit.
- Worked on Portfolio engagements and communicated directly with clients regarding the audit documentation requests.
- Implemented audit automation tools to achieve cost savings.
- Perform data driven Audit using audit tools such as EY Random, EY Microstart, EY Smart Sampling, Journal Entry Analyzer, General Ledger extractor. Also used data analytics tool (Power BI and SQL) to perform digital audit.
- Performed audit of complex areas like Search for unrecorded liability,related party transactions, Trade payable and Trade receivables, leases, Employee benefits etc.
Senior Associate
Pierian Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
- During my short stint with Pierian Services I worked as a part of Business Consulting team for an IPO ready client.
- I also got a chance to work on SOX compliance matters, Internal audit areas such as internal control testing, Risk control matrix and certain ITDM controls.
- Drafted findings and recommendations into detailed reports.
- Detected internal control deficiencies and suggested corrective measures.
Consultant
Ernst And Young GDS
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Tick and Tie of Financial Statements, prior year audit notes and audit report, preparation of Lead Schedules.
- Assisted in Primary Substantive procedures and Test of Controls, bank reconciliations, internal audit reports.
- Formulization of sales/purchase invoices and validation of financial statements.
- Performing Physical Inventory count at client site, preparation of fixed assets schedule.
Customer Service Agent
EY GDS, Amazon Development Centre
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Hired as a part of the customer service team of Amazon India to handle inbound calls, chats and emails to customers.
- Resolving customer concerns related to invoicing, refunds and returns, account changes etc.
Education
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Accounting Technician Course -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.com -
Delhi University
CPA Student -
CPA Atlantic School of Business
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Audit tools
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
Affiliations
- Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- ITT Training conducted by ICAI
- Orientation Program by ICAI
- General Management and Skill course Part -1 & 2 by ICAI
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Grant Thornton
07.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Ernst And Young GDS
08.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Associate
Pierian Services
05.2021 - 07.2021
Consultant
Ernst And Young GDS
12.2020 - 04.2021
Customer Service Agent
EY GDS, Amazon Development Centre
08.2020 - 12.2020
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Accounting Technician Course -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.com -
Delhi University
CPA Student -
CPA Atlantic School of Business
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