Tanika Bajaj

To Adorn my career with eclectic mix of knowledge, skills and professionalism for effective contribution to high integrity organization by attaining a valued and challenging position, further fostering both- the organization's vision and my professional goal.

Senior Audit Associate 1 - US Audit - KPMG GDC

(2023-01)

• Handling a team of 13 professionals - supervising and mentoring them to provide guidance, support and training to help them achieve the organizational objectives.
• Reviewed the work performed by juniors, had necessary discussions and made changes to the working paper to deliver quality work.
• Taking calls with on shore engagement teams which includes planning and allocation of work requests to be performed.
• Awarded as the senior of the Quarter and received appreciation from junior's stating: 'The Cool Coach- Thank you for your support throughout the busy season'.
• Being a Quality finding task force member and Confirmation.com SPOC, ensuring the 100% quality of work and handling quality finding calls.

Audit Associate 2 - US Audit - KPMG GDC

(2022-05 - 2023-09)

• Utilized Confirmation Automation tool to initiate, collect and validate confirmations for various Business process.
• Performed sample selections and documenting the samples with attributes.
• Performed FSMA, IC, PY and external tie-outs procedures over whole financial statements.
• Performed various audit procedures such as vouching, internal control procedures etc and clearly and accurately documented audit procedures and findings.
• Worked both as a team member to learn new ways to solve client business problems and as a team leader i.e. assisting, coordinating and reviewing work performed by team of juniors associate 1 and senior associates 1 and interacting with manager on client and team matters on daily basis.
• Received client service excellence nomination, Rising star nomination and appreciation from my team leaders, Managers and engagement teams.
• Working with KPMG has enhanced my communication, Microsoft office skills and analytical skills ability to work both independently and in team environment and even to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Article Assistant - Chandra Kiran & Co. - Jalandhar, Punjab

(2017-02 - 2020-02)

Leading CA firm headquartered in Jalandhar, Punjab with 200+ clientale.

• Handled end to end statutory audit work for manufacturing units like Shital Fiber Ltd., Vets Pharma Ltd., Evergreen Publications including planning the audit, executing various areas, preparing various audit deliverables with minimal review points.
• Managed statutory audit work for trading concerns like Rohin Jewellers including managing and valuation of stock of goods, focus on day to day operations like sales and purchases.
• Performed verification of various areas including inventory, trade payables/receivables, fixed assets, provisions, borrowings and deposits.
• Checked the efficiency of internal controls to ensure safety.
• Assisted in major areas of Tax Audit under section 44AB of Income Tax Act, 1961 of corporate and non corporate clients in various sectors such as manufacturing and trading.
• Scrutinized loan accounts, current accounts and deposits accounts and making adjustments for closing of accounts and taxes.
• Prepared Computation of Income for Companies, firms, individuals, filing their Income Tax Returns, Filing of 3CA-3CD, 3CB-3CD and various other forms.
• Responsible for Scrutinizing the Ledgers and Finalization of Books of accounts and Financial Statements of manufacturing and trading concerns.
• Identified and communicated Accounting and Auditing issues to Management.
• Prepared Minutes of Board Meeting in company including Key points discussed, participants involved, Resolution arrived etc.
• Finalization of accounts and Drafting of Balance sheet under Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 and Depreciation Chart as per Schedule II of Companies Act 2013 and Income Tax Act 1961.

CA FINAL - Chartered Accountancy - The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (2021)

CA INTERMEDIATE - Chartered Accountancy - The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (2016)

CPT - Chartered Accountancy - The Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (2014)

B.Com - Commerce - Guru Nanak Dev University (2017 - 2020)

CLASS XII - Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (2014)

CLASS X - Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CICSE) (2012)