Santosh Kumar - CV
Santosh Kumar - CV
Santosh Kumar - CV
A reas of Professional
Expertise: E ducation:
Experienced professional adept at navigating the intricacies Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
of markets and accounting. With over 5 years in Audit & Bengaluru Chartered Accountancy Final
Assurance, seeking a challenging role at KPMG Capital Group II, 2021: 55%
Markets as an Associate, aiming to leverage skills in a
collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Indira Gandhi Open University, Bengaluru
E xperience: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting &
Finance), 2021: 54%
Executive Managed employee training initiatives for new recruits over a
Grant Thornton LLP(US), Bengaluru Audit Associate II span of 3 months, providing consistent guidance, mentorship,
07/2022 – Present (1 year 1 month) and insights into best audit practices.
S kills:
Led PCAOB and AICPA engagements for various local
and multinational organizations across industries like Active listening, Adaptability, Leadership, Teamwork,
Not-for-Profit, manufacturing, and service providers, Work Ethic, Time Management, Detail Oriented
ensuring strict compliance with US GAAP.
Specialized in the meticulous preparation and review of A chievements:
financial reports and disclosures tailored for a listed Successfully spearheaded teams, navigating the intricacies of
environment. Played a pivotal role in guiding projects accounting under stringent deadlines. Introduced innovations
related to mergers, carve-outs, and other capital market in the tax filing process, driving efficiencies and optimizing
transactions, while also offering support for teams workflow. Orchestrated workspace enhancement initiatives,
working on US Markets initiatives. Ensured all assigned fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
tasks and projects met tight deadlines, adhering to Championed streamlined documentation and communication
approved methodologies, standards, and budgets. This processes during audit assignments, enhancing client trust and
involved regular cross-functional collaboration with both reliability.
internal teams and external client stakeholders. Assisted
in crafting comprehensive reports and statements for the L anguages: Fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada.
onshore team, ensuring compliance with both state and
company best practices.
Technological skills: Adept at MS Excel & Word,
Took on the responsibility of training and mentoring new
entrants, imparting them with the latest knowledge and
PowerPoint. Worked previously in SAP and Tally ERP on
best practices. client- systems for data-extraction.
Staff Accountant
Interests: Financial Analysis, Blockchain Technology,
Phillipos and Co. Chartered Accountants, Bengaluru Audit Investment Analysis, Equity Research.
Assistant/Associate 02/2018 – 07/2021 (3 Years 6
Months)
Responsible for planning, executing, and concluding
statutory and tax audits within specific deadlines for
renowned organizations such as Karnataka State
Warehousing Corporation with a B/S of ~INR 2300 crore,
NABARD Microfinance (now NABFINS), and the Internal
Audit team in Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation
(BMRCL), as well as other Indian GAAP compliant
private companies.Throughout these audit engagements,
carried out detailed analyses and advisory on structuring
and accounting matters, particularly emphasizing capital
market transitions, encompassing mergers, carve-outs,
and pro forma requirements.Offered assurance services,
ensuring that clients undertaking capital raising initiatives
were aligned with regulatory and compliance
benchmarks. Additionally, supported these entities in
establishing stringent governance structures and internal
control frameworks for accurate financial
reporting.Regularly interfaced with senior stakeholders
from both the client side and within the firm, aiming to
solidify meaningful business relationships and
collaborations.