Vadiraj Shirol
Luxembourg City
Summary
Hold a Master`s degree from the University of Luxembourg and have over eight years of experience of extensive experience in both internal and external audit. Adept at evaluating and enhancing financial reporting controls and processes through comprehensive risk assessments, meticulous process documentation, and robust internal control testing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff
EY
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Assist mangers and senior auditors in conducting comprehensive audit of private equity and investment advisory, as well as private fund reporting their financial statements under US GAAP and Luxembourg GAAP
- Supported senior auditors in completing comprehensive financial statement audits for various clients.
- Identified control weaknesses through thorough testing and analysis, leading to improved risk management strategies.
- Increased accuracy of financial reporting by conducting substantive testing on account balances and transactions.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough audits and identifying discrepancies.
- Contributed to successful annual audits by meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations for quality workmanship.
Consultant 2
Protiviti Global Business Consulting (India)
02.2016 - 08.2022
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walk throughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Assisted in preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
- Presented clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through careful analysis of financial data during audits, contributing to improved profitability.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented internal controls by regularly reviewing policies and procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery center (US Offshore)
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted in execution of audit procedures in compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements
- Utilized advanced data analytics tools to identify anomalies and trends in financial data, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process
- Prepared audit documentation and work papers, summarizing findings and improvements to internal controls
- Participated in the evaluation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
- Collaborated with engagement teams across various locations to ensure the timely completion of audit tasks and the delivery of high-quality audit services.
Education
Master of Arts -
University of Luxembourg
Luxembourg07.2024
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karnatak University Dharwad, India
Dharwad, Karnataka05.2013
Skills
- Internal Audit
- External Audit
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Management
- SOX 404
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- COSO Framework
- IIA Standards
- Deadline oriented
Certification
- Certified Internal Auditor - CIA (Pursuing)
- Advanced Excel
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Achievementsawards
Certificate of recognition from the client "IOWA FERTILIZER COMPANY LLC" for service excellence.
Computerit
- MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, word) - Advanced knowledge
- ERP (MOVEX, Oracle) - Advanced knowledge
- EY Canvas - Advanced knowledge
Industryexpertise
- Apparel Manufacture
- Health care
- Hospitality
- Mortgage and Lending
- Oil & Gas
Timeline
Staff
EY
01.2024 - 07.2024
Consultant 2
Protiviti Global Business Consulting (India)
02.2016 - 08.2022
Audit Associate
KPMG Global Delivery center (US Offshore)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Arts -
University of Luxembourg
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karnatak University Dharwad, India