Pradeep Kumar

CA Finalist with 7+ years in statutory audits, financial reporting (AS, Ind AS, K-GAAP), and multi-jurisdictional compliance across 6 countries. Proven track record leading teams of upto 10 members, managing multiple projects across Audit, Income Tax, GST Compliances, FAAS, and handling transfer pricing audits. Skilled in leveraging technology for financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

Seeking to contribute in a highly competitive, dynamic, and growth-oriented organisation that fosters continuous learning and professional excellence.

Audit Manager at HNK & Associates LLP (2021-12 – 2025-12)

• Lead teams of upto 10 members delivering statutory audits, financial reporting, and MIS for 20+ clients across manufacturing, technology, real-estate and services with 100% compliance
• Directed audit risk assessment encompassing identification, evaluation, and reporting of financial and operational risks, ensuring engagement scope alignment with risk profile
• Established Audit Materiality and Performance Materiality thresholds, guiding evidence collection to ensure reasonable assurance on financial statements
• Handled transfer pricing audits for multinational entities across 6+ countries, ensuring adherence to Transfer Pricing regulations
• Architect dashboards using Excel and Power BI, automating MIS reporting and reducing reporting time by 40%, enabling real-time decision making
• Execute TP, Income Tax and GST audits achieving zero penalty assessments through proactive compliance strategies
• Conducted financial due diligence engagements for M&A transactions, evaluating quality of earnings, working capital, and key financial risks to support informed deal decisions
• Managed end-to-end accounting including preparation and review of financial statements, chart of accounts design, and period-close process

Paid Assistant & Article Trainee at B S Venkatachalapathy & Co. (2017-09 – 2020-10)

• Conducted statutory audits, tax audits, and financial statement preparation for 30+ clients, ensuring compliance with SAs, AS & Ind AS and regulatory frameworks
• Prepared comprehensive audit documentation, working papers, and reports, strengthening internal controls and identifying improvement opportunities
• Collaborated on complex accounting issues, GST reconciliations, and Income Tax assessments, developing compliance expertise

Article Trainee at Ananth Shravan & Co. (2017-03 – 2017-08)

• Assisted in tax preparation, audit support, startup accounting and financial analysis for SMEs, gaining foundational expertise

Chartered Accountancy (CA) Finalist in Chartered Accountancy – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Chartered Accountancy (CA) Intermediate in Chartered Accountancy – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2024-09)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.

Computer

Science) in Commerce - Computer Science – Tumkur University (2016)