Rithika Makkad
Los Angeles
Summary
What excites me most about working with numbers isn’t just validating accuracy and compliance - it’s the opportunity to guide what happens next. With hands-on experience in financial statement audit and reviews, data-driven storytelling and a strong academic grounding in finance and data analytics, I bring both structure and intuition to how I interpret financials.
I’ve built my foundation through a Chartered Accountancy qualification and a STEM Master’s in Accounting & Data Analytics, and I’m currently pursuing the U.S. CPA. I’m drawn to roles where I can lead with insight to support smarter decisions, apply my skills in structured environments and grow with a purpose-driven team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assurance Associate
RSM US LLP
08.2024 - Current
- Perform financial statement audits and reviews for clients, including SEC-registered entities, in compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS in manufacturing, consumer products, and TMT sectors
- Document narratives, perform walkthroughs, and conduct testing for leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), journal entries, cash, AR/AP, expenses, and legal expense reviews using Caseware and Advanced Excel
- Leverage IDEA software for sampling, data manipulation, and macro-based queries to test completeness; also recognized by senior management for analytical accuracy and attention to detail with minimal training
- Assist audit teams in identifying, documenting, and communicating misstatements and deficiencies to clients, supporting issue resolution and audit clarity
- Receive structured, CPE-accredited training on assurance methodology, independence rules, and industry-specific risks; support select on-site client engagements
Accounts Executive
Adapt Ideations Private Limited
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Streamlined internal accounting operations using ERP software and GAAP standards, improving cash flow management and expense tracking
- Automated project-wise reports and inter-company reconciliations using MS Excel and Word; conducted variance analysis to track budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Reduced 80% of reconciliation errors by supporting audits, preparing adjusting journal entries, and delivering MIS reports to key stakeholders
Articled Assistant
Chartered Accountant Firm
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted statutory audits, special assignments, and compliance testing across manufacturing, tech, pharma, and government sectors; performed end-to-end procedures including planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and reporting in line with assurance standards
- Prepared tax returns and supported litigation matters for SME clients; reviewed financial records and transactional documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory reporting frameworks
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Data Analytics
Drexel University, Lebow College of Business
Philadelphia, PA06.2024
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05-2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Osmania University
Hyderabad06.2019
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis Advanced Accounting Financial Planning & Variance Analysis Auditing & Compliance MIS Reporting Budgeting & Forecasting Data Analytics & Visualization
- ERP Systems Advanced Excel (Pivot, Lookups) IDEA CaseWare Tableau
- Process Improvement Project Management Team Collaboration Analytical Thinking & Accuracy Adaptability Attention to Detail
Fun Fact
I like fashion design and I design fits on special occasions with help of my mother.
Timeline
Assurance Associate
RSM US LLP
08.2024 - Current
Accounts Executive
Adapt Ideations Private Limited
02.2022 - 09.2022
Articled Assistant
Chartered Accountant Firm
09.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Accounting and Data Analytics
Drexel University, Lebow College of Business
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Osmania University
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