CA Raja Sekhar Reddy
Dubai,DU
Summary
- I am looking for opportunities in UAE and will be available to join immediately.
- Colloborative finance professional having overall experience of 10+ years (including 3 years articleship ) across various types of audits and underwriting. 6+ years experience in Financial services industry handling end-to-end responsibility of complex audits. Proven track record in managing large teams in preparation and review of critical financial reports and documentation that summarizes and projects financial positions.
- Proficient in building and leading global teams, driving manpower planning (hiring and resource sharing) while ensuring timely availability of skilled resources and controlling related staff costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Auditor
EY GDS India LLP
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Led audit engagements for large hedge and private equity funds annually each comprising of 120-130 funds under master feeder blocker structure.
- Supervised a team of 8 auditors, coordinating efforts across onshore and offshore teams of 30.
- Managed investment valuation audits with portfolio exceeding $32 billion, ensuring accurate financial reporting and tested due to/due from brokers accounts.
- Experienced in significant revenue accounts testing.
- Experienced in capital allocation testing procedures involving $500 million in capital.
- Performed 100+ corporate independence check procedures.
- Collaborated with corporate tax teams on 20+ tax compliance projects, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Adopted automation tools like Alteryx, Smart Sampling, and Data Snipper in all audit testing areas.
- Regular interaction with clients to request additional documentation, clarify responses & ensure smooth audit processes.
- Assessing team strength required, considering budget constraints, audit scope
- Organized training for both onshore & offshore teams, focusing on auditing areas and methodologies.
- 2+ years experience on 30+ employee benefit plan audits
Deputy Manager
National Stock Exchange
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Executed comprehensive audits of trading members, ensuring strict compliance with regulators.
- Performed onsite and offsite inspections, reducing regulatory breaches by 30%.
- Issued 100+ inspection reports, identifying and addressing compliance issues.
- Strategized inspection plans and schedules in alignment with head office directives.
- Facilitated 15+ training sessions for internal auditors and newly registered stockbrokers.
- Resolved 200+ trading member inquiries related to new regulatory circulars.
- Identified and mitigated potential risks within trading member operations.
- Active participation in regulatory awareness programs
Underwriting Analyst
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Reviewing or renewing loans already processed
- Analyzing performance of Borrower based on latest Financial Statements
- Verifying credit worthiness of borrower based on credit reports
- Verifying borrowing base based on collateral value
- Setting future review dates of loans processed.
- Identifying risks, strengths and risk mitigators for borrower
Articled Assistant
R Ranga Rao & Co.
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Assisted in the preparation and filing of 100+ tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Participated in statutory audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Performed VAT audits, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
Education
Accounts And Finance
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
United States07.2025
Chartered Accountant - Accounts And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai11.2017
Cost Accountant - Costing, Budgeting And Accounts
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Chennai05.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Finance
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Vijayawada03.2012
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Audit Planning
- Internal Controls
- IFRS Knowledge
- Regulatory compliance
- Investment Valuation
- Stockbroker Inspection
- Client Management
IT SKILLS
Exposure to various tools and systems like Alteryx, MS Office, MS Navision, Canvas, WAM apps, Smart Sampling, Data Snipper, Tally ERP 9
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Lead Auditor
EY GDS India LLP
07.2020 - 07.2024
Deputy Manager
National Stock Exchange
06.2018 - 07.2020
Underwriting Analyst
Accenture Solutions Private Limited
06.2017 - 06.2018
Articled Assistant
R Ranga Rao & Co.
04.2012 - 04.2015
Accounts And Finance
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Chartered Accountant - Accounts And Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Cost Accountant - Costing, Budgeting And Accounts
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts And Finance
Acharya Nagarjuna University
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