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Kunal Dhingra

Kunal Dhingra

Senior Financial Analyst - Amazon
London

Summary

An accomplished auditor with a robust background in financial analysis & accounting, With a Certified Public Accountant (US CPA) qualification and over a 6 years of experience, Kunal has honed his expertise in both technical accounting and IFRS reporting. His extensive experience encompasses handling of broad range of responsibilities, including audit management, data analyst, client development and training facilitation. With over six years of audit assurance experience, kunal has significantly contributed to the success of audit engagements across various industries (including Product & Services, IT, Life Sciences) and his role involved managing audit teams, overseeing audit portfolios with combined audit fees of i.e. c£800k, and ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of audit services.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Financial Analyst

Amazon
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
  • Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
  • Increased financial accuracy by conducting in-depth analyses of financial data and trends.
  • Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models that informed strategic decision-making for the organization.
  • Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.

Audit Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Have 4 years of experience managing consolidated and statutory reporting for some of EY UK's largest clients, including Imperial Brands plc and DS Smith plc (both FTSE 100 companies)
  • Have delivered high-quality data analytics and streamlined processes for high-volume customer rebate transactions using Power BI on Nestle UK audit.
  • Handled audits of approximately 35 UK statutory entities, including 8 trading entities with business revenues ranging from £100 million to £1.4 billion.
  • Have led audits ranging from approximately 400 to 2,000 hours with teams of 4 to 6 members, from planning to conclusion, under direct Partner review.
  • Have experience working with global teams across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia/Pacific for group reporting purposes.
  • Have executed the design and testing of controls as part of the audit strategy.
  • Experienced in data analytics, digital audits, and SOX testing, and well-versed in complex accounting areas such as pensions, IFRS 16 implementation, going concern assessments, impairments, rebates, and group consolidations.
  • Experienced in managing administrative duties on the engagement from doing the budgeting, invoicing, Overrun negotiations, new client pitching etc.

Audit Executive

Ernst & Young
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Ensured timely completion of all assigned engagements while maintaining high-quality deliverables throughout the process.
  • Increased efficiency in audit processes by leveraging data analytics tools and automating routine tasks.
  • Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
09.2014 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Have experience working with global teams across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia/Pacific for group reporting purposes
  • Have experience working with global teams across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia/Pacific for group reporting purposes

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Guam Board
09-2017

B.Com (Horns) - undefined

Delhi University
06.2011 - 06.2014

Skills

Audit Management

Awards

  • Exceptional Client Service, In year 2024, 2022, 2021 & 2020. EY London, UK
  • Multiple performance awards, EY Gurugram, India

Personal Information

Visa Status: Indefinite to Leave Remain (ILR) In UK

Software

Essbase

HFM

OFA

Timeline

Senior Financial Analyst

Amazon
01.2025 - Current

Audit Assistant Manager

Ernst & Young
01.2022 - 01.2025

Audit Executive

Ernst & Young
07.2019 - 01.2022

Audit Senior

Ernst & Young
09.2014 - 06.2019

B.Com (Horns) - undefined

Delhi University
06.2011 - 06.2014

Certified Public Accountant -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Kunal DhingraSenior Financial Analyst - Amazon