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Birender Soni

Birender Soni

Audit Manager
Luxembourg

Summary

Authorized to work in Luxembourg with a valid residence permit till October 2026, with an option to expand.


Accomplished accounting professional with over 8 years of experience in the audit of Public Sector clients (Consumer Product & Professional Services), and Private clients (Financial Services). Sound knowledge of UK/US GAAP, IFRS, Equity & Debt Funds, Consolidation, SOX, COSO and Financial Reporting requirements. Proficient in supervising and coaching junior associates. Collaborated with multiple Global teams to enhance efficiency..

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Audit Manager

Ernst & Young
11.2022 - Current
  • Co-managed audit of Global 360 client encompassing all phases from planning to conclusion
  • Performed consolidation (IFRS 10) process at Holding company level and performed walkthrough of processes like Pension, Inventory, Equity method investments and joint ventures
  • Involved with detailed review of Revenue (IFRS 15), Business Combination (IFRS 3) and Impairment of Assets (IAS 36) performed by component team
  • Ensured adherence of client with PCAOB standards such as AS-1301, AS-1005, AS-3101, AS-1000, AS-1010
  • Executed and managed statutory audit to ensure accurate reporting on financial statements and provided meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters
  • Supervised team of 10-12 junior audit executives, providing ongoing supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluations to enhance their professional development and ensure high-quality audit practices
  • Responsible for improving client margin metrics by involving global delivery team and overseeing effective implementation of work allocation.

Audit Supervisor

RSM US LLP
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Participated in audit of US-based financial entities, primarily focusing on Private Equity services
  • Performed testing over various areas such as Allocation, Investments, Carried interest, Contribution, Distribution, Allocations, Management fee, Line of credit, etc.
  • Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization, and excessive billing areas
  • Coordinated with in-house professionals, such as Valuation team for investments, and external professionals including depositories, administrators, and fund managers.

Assistant Audit Manager

EY India LLP
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led team of over 7 team members on audit of second-largest US car rental company (professional services) with ownership of overseeing planning and execution of walkthroughs, substantive testing, and test of controls of multiple ABCOTDs
  • Integrated with partners/senior managers to perform risk assessment procedures and reported final outcomes
  • Supervised and developed associates and oversaw auditing activities across operational, personnel utilization, and excessive billing areas
  • Implemented Smart Automation solutions on routine audit PSPs resulting in the streamlining of client & third-party communication/confirmation
  • Held training sessions for fellow associates on Project Management, SOC Reporting, Data Analytics, Automation, Tests of Controls, and Primary Substantive Procedures (PSPs)
  • Received Bravo Award for efficiently leading team on 2 successful audits including bankrupt client engagement.

Audit Senior

EY India LLP
07.2018 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with top management of manufacturing and distribution sector clients to understand entity and its environment
  • Managed, developed, and participated in audit planning, substantive testing, and archival procedures by having direct client interaction
  • Performed Data Analytics using EY-specific tools such as Helix and SQL and presented significant variations or inconsistencies to teams for risk assessment procedures
  • Managed engagement budget by monitoring progress and verifying difference of hours
  • Received Extra Miler Award 2 years in row for providing exceptional quality work on engagements.

Audit Associate

EY India LLP
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Worked as acting senior on multiple engagements based in Southeast US with valuation of over $6bn and was promoted to audit senior in June 2018 for being an outperformer on clients
  • Managed high-risk accounts for private clients by collaborating with onshore team to identify critical project outcomes, changes to be made in audit plan leading to multiple successful audits within stringent deadlines
  • Received Extra Miler Award 2 years in a row for outstanding performance on engagements.

Education

Certified Public Accountancy (US CPA) -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
United States

Master of Commerce (Financial Management & Fintech)- Pursuing -

Amity University
India

Bachelor of Commerce with Honors- First Division -

University of Delhi
India

Extracurricular Activities

EY Bronze Badge in Data Analytics, Innovation and Data Strategy. Extra Miler Awards and High Play awards for exceptional client service. Member of the EY Learning team ensuring technical compliance of fellow team members

Timeline

Audit Manager

Ernst & Young
11.2022 - Current

Audit Supervisor

RSM US LLP
01.2022 - 10.2022

Assistant Audit Manager

EY India LLP
07.2021 - 01.2022

Audit Senior

EY India LLP
07.2018 - 06.2021

Audit Associate

EY India LLP
08.2015 - 06.2018

Certified Public Accountancy (US CPA) -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Master of Commerce (Financial Management & Fintech)- Pursuing -

Amity University

Bachelor of Commerce with Honors- First Division -

University of Delhi

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