LUDHVINA AMANDA JOSEPH, CMA
Toronto
Summary
Highly accomplished finance and audit professional with over ten years of global industry experience in conducting comprehensive statutory and internal audits, financial reporting, and financial analysis. Demonstrated expertise in successfully managing multiple external and internal audit assignments across diverse industries including construction, media, manufacturing, services, and trading. Dynamic individual known for delivering exceptional results and providing valuable insights to drive business growth and optimize financial performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Auditor
Forvis Mazars
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted risk-based external audits for both publicly listed and private companies
- Led Group auditing engagements, ensuring timely completion of audits
- Conducted risk assessments and evaluated significant estimates.
- Conducted audits to ensure adherence to reporting framework, and industry regulations such as US GAAP, IFRS, and ASPE.
- Conducted analysis of forecasts and budgets to evaluate the company's financial status.
- Demonstrated expertise in testing the design and efficiency of internal controls by performing thorough walkthroughs of intricate business operations
- Conducted audits by employing software tools such as Atlas, CaseWare, and Case View
- Established and maintained client relationships, reporting engagement status to managers, directors, and partners.
- Consistently praised for outstanding performance in training and guiding junior professionals, leading to the development of excellent client rapport.
Senior Auditor
Forvis Mazars
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted internal audits on entities, ensuring adherence to regulations, and prepared comprehensive quarterly reports summarizing observations and findings for management.
- Led internal audit planning process, including walkthrough, risk assessments, and planning memos.
- As internal auditor, Collaborated with management to develop effective internal controls, resulting in improved financial integrity.
- Served as the lead internal auditor, facilitating the identification of key risk areas, opportunities for process improvements, and implementation of more efficient audit practices.
- Oversaw the entire process of external audits by leading risk-based approach implementation, ensuring successful audit planning, execution, and completion.
- Prepared detailed financial statements with disclosures in line with IFRS standards.
- Led group audits which included preparation of consolidated and standalone financials.
- Submitted group reporting deliverables to group auditors across Mazars international locations
- Developed experience in using SAP and Audit soft system software
- Promoted multiple times due to quality of deliverables and value brought to the company
- Successfully managed the completion of complex audits within tight deadlines, maintaining a track record of high-quality outcomes.
Audit Junior
UHY Saxena Chartered Accountants
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Auditing international corporate organizations and ensured that their financial statements are prepared in compliance with applicable international accounting standards, financial reporting framework and legal reporting requirements
- (Industry exposure: Trading, Manufacturing and service) Prepared 100+ annual/interim financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and legal requirements
- Executed due diligence assignments
- Performed risk management procedures for clients as well as prepared detailed management letters and executive reports providing valuable information to the management to strengthen internal controls.
Education
Bcom (Accounting and Finance) -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2018
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) USA -
01.2018
MA Public Administration -
Annamalai University
01.2017
BA Public Administration -
Annamalai University
01.2015
CA-Intermediate level -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2014
Grade 12 -
Our own English High School
01.2012
Grade 10 -
Our Own English High School
01.2010
Skills
- Forecasting & Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Internal audit reporting
- Audit soft, CaseWare and Atlas software expertise
- Client relationship Management
- Risk Assessment
- GAAP, IFRS, ASPE
- Interpersonal Skills
- Group Reporting Deliverables
- Mentoring Junior professionals
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Auditor
Forvis Mazars
09.2022 - Current
Senior Auditor
Forvis Mazars
02.2019 - 08.2022
Audit Junior
UHY Saxena Chartered Accountants
03.2014 - 11.2018
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) USA -
MA Public Administration -
Annamalai University
BA Public Administration -
Annamalai University
CA-Intermediate level -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Grade 12 -
Our own English High School
Grade 10 -
Our Own English High School
Bcom (Accounting and Finance) -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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